The 2024 AAUBA Annual Conference registration is now live! October 15-17 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Early bird pricing through August 31st - $695 for members, $895 for non-members. This year's theme is "Navigating the Energy Transition" with sessions on EV charging rates, solar net metering, and battery storage impacts. Registration link in my signature.
AAUBA 2024 Annual Conference Registration Open!
Randy, registered this morning! The agenda looks fantastic. Particularly interested in the EV charging session - Entergy just rolled out new commercial EV rates and they're complex as hell. Three different time-of-use periods with demand charges up to $18/kW.
Great location choice! I'll be there from California. PG&E's new EV rates are equally confusing - separate meters required for fast charging, coincident demand penalties, and seasonal variations. Should be good to compare notes with other regions.
Just registered! First time attending the national conference. Xcel Energy's been pushing hard on solar programs here in South Dakota and I need to understand the net metering implications better. Those sessions should be perfect timing.
Kent, you'll love the conference! I've been to the last five and always learn something new. Duke Energy's presenting this year on their new solar tariff structures - should be directly applicable to your Xcel work. The networking alone is worth the registration fee.
David's right about the networking value. I've built relationships that have saved my clients hundreds of thousands over the years. Alabama Power's also presenting on battery storage rate design - they just launched a pilot program with some interesting demand response components.
Registered yesterday! The hotel block is filling up fast so book soon if you haven't already. Idaho Power's been expanding their solar programs and I'm seeing more commercial installations with battery backup. Those sessions on storage impacts should be eye-opening.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Nashville! Avista's been piloting some interesting time-varying rates for EV charging and I'd love to share our experiences. The transition to electrification is creating opportunities for significant savings if you know the rate structures.
Great response so far! We're up to 180 registrants already. For those asking about the mobile app, it should be available for download by September 15th. Will include the full agenda, speaker bios, and networking features. First-time attendees should definitely use the speed networking session on Tuesday evening.
Randy, will there be recordings available for sessions we can't attend? With four concurrent tracks, there's always conflicts. That battery storage workshop overlaps with the industrial rate analysis session and I need both. Duke Energy's industrial schedules have gotten incredibly complex.
Chuck, we're working on recording arrangements with the hotel's AV team. Should have details soon. The industrial rate session is always popular - might consider adding a repeat session on Wednesday if demand is high enough. Keep an eye on your email for updates.
For anyone driving to Nashville, parking at the Omni is $35/night but there's a public garage two blocks away for $15/night. Learned that the hard way at the 2022 conference in Atlanta. Also, Broadway's within walking distance - great for evening networking!
Estelle, good tip! I always use SpotHero app to find cheaper parking near conference hotels. Usually saves $10-15 per day. For Nashville specifically, there's also the Music City Center garage that's about a 5-minute walk and much cheaper than hotel rates.
Thanks for all the practical tips everyone! This forum has been incredibly welcoming to new members. Randy, one question - will there be any sessions specifically focused on agricultural/rural utility issues? Xcel has some unique irrigation rate structures that might be worth discussing.