Presentation Abstract: "Reliability of the Integrated Power System" Today, the smart grid is primarily a vehicle for moving electricity from generators to consumers. Tomorrow, the grid will enable two-way flows of electricity and information as new technologies make possible new forms of electricity production, delivery and use. A smart grid includes diverse and distributed energy resources and accommodates electric vehicle charging. In short, it brings all elements of the electricity system - production, delivery and consumption - closer together to improve overall system operation for the benefit of consumers and the environment. This presentation discusses how ISOs currently are seeking alternate technologies to provide system regulation through demand-based ancillary services via the smart grid, and how they have launched their own pilot projects along these lines. Speaker: Ron Dizy, President and CEO, Sempa Power Sempa is led by Ron Dizy. Prior to his current position, Ron was a Partner at Celtic House Venture Partners, with responsibility for sourcing deals, making investment decisions and working with portfolio companies. At Celtic House Ron was a portfolio manager in the venture capital group at the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan. He helped establish the asset class for Teachers, making both fund commitments and direct investments. His career began at Andersen Consulting in 1987, and then joined venture-backed startup AICorp as principal knowledge engineer in 1990. In 1992, Ron co-founded Altera Systems, a consulting firm focused on business applications of artificial intelligence. [back to Program Agenda]