PRPA Update on Distributed Energy and Integrated Resource Planning 

NCRES
PRPA Update on Distributed Energy and Integrated Resource Planning
For this program, we will be joined by Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) which has set a goal for carbon-free electrical generation by 2030. PRPA's Resource Planning Manager, Massod Ahmad, will provide an update on the following:
- PRPA's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and resource acquisition trajectory,
- The Distributed Energy Resource (DER) plan,
- Plans for their next IRP planning process, and
- Discussion on long-term rate projections
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:
Masood Ahmad is the Resource Planning manager with PRPA. His responsibilities include planning for the implementation of Platte River’s Resource Diversification Policy. This policy calls for the supply of 100% non-carbon, financially sustainable, environmentally responsible, and reliable electricity by 2030. Masood holds a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology and has over two decades of global experience in the electric power business.
Prior to joining Platte River, he worked with two large Southeastern utilities: Virginia Power and the Southern Company. His overseas experience includes working in the energy sectors of Saudi Arabia, Brazil, the UK, Turkey, and Pakistan. As a student and practitioner of energy business, Masood is excited to be part of the current energy transition.
The program was hosted by Peter Eberle, NCRES Chair.
A question and answer session followed the presentation.
TIMELINE:
0:00 Welcome and announcements - Peter Eberle
3:49 Presentation - Masood Ahmad
26:33 Q&A
This program was organized by the Northern Colorado chapter of the Colorado Renewable Energy Society and was recorded at their October 25, 2022, meeting. Contact us at ncres@cres-energy.org or visit us online at www.cres-energy.org/.
CREDITS:
Video production by Brian Beinlich, brianbeinlich.com.
Intro/outro music: “Creative Minds” from Bensound.com
Intro/outro video by Mikhail Nilov via Pexels. Source: www.pexels.com/video/drone-fo...
ABOUT CRES:
For more than 25 years, the Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) and its local chapters have provided education, policy advocacy, and community engagement to accelerate Colorado toward a 100% renewable energy future. CRES is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit, 501(c)3 membership organization that drives environmental, social, and economic benefits for our communities by promoting all forms of renewable energy, energy efficiency, storage, high-performance buildings, and other low- or zero-carbon solutions.
CRES features several local monthly speaker series throughout the state, provides speakers, experts, and workshops, and weighs in on state energy policy.
Learn more about CRES, membership, and how you can sign up to become a speaker or volunteer by visiting our website at cres-energy.org.