PLMAs Fall 2003 Conference:

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• PLMAs Fall 2003 Conference
• Demand Response Resource Planning
• Ross Malme
• September 8, 2003

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Why are we here?

• Recognition of Demand Response as Priority
• IEA has reached out to U.S. and PLMA
• Moved PLMA Meeting location and date
• Partner with IEA-DSM Programme
• Goal is to launch International DRR Project in Q4

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Where have we been?

• Have become an effective industry leader
• Involved with many key industry groups (including
  NEDRI, FERC, NARUC, DOE)
• Financially strong organization
• Membership has grown in numbers and diversity
• Developed bylaws and a mission statement
• Written and co-written publications, articles and
  white papers

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Where are we going?

• Establish demand response as an integral and
  permanent part of electricity market design
• Continue to build on the strong relationships
  already established with key industry groups
• Continue efforts to become an information and
  technology clearinghouse for the demand response
  industry
• Become more involved and more responsive to the
  needs for demand-side solutions and the energy
  marketplace

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Overview of the week

• PLMA Fall Meeting
• Energy Bill
• August 14th Blackout
• International Demand Response Symposium
• IEA DSM Programme
• Demand Response as part of Market Design
• International Interests in Demand Response
• Experts Workshop
• DRR Project Development