March Chapter Meeting

Location: Idaho State University – Idaho Falls 1776 Science Center Dr., Suite 304 Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Share This meeting will be held in-person in Idaho Falls with an in-person watch party in Boise at the Cushing Terrell office and will be available virtually. *There will be a 30 minute networking and informational session starting at 4:30pm in Idaho Falls and the presentation will begin at 5:00pm* Overview: Microgrids are smaller networks that include electric generation and distribution capability to provide power to users. Although microgrids are interconnected to larger utility networks, they are capable of disconnecting and operating independently; thereby, offering the potential to increase resiliency. Because the generation of electricity needs to constantly balance the demand, some form of energy storage is important to maximize the potential benefits of microgrids. This presentation will discuss how thermal energy storage is a strategic technology to incorporate into microgrids and how thermal storage can actually increase the proportion of electricity generated by renewable energy to further increase reliability. Presenter: Douglas Reindl is a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, he is the founding director of the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium (IRC) at UW-Madison. Professor Reindl has taught at all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and continuing professional development. Professor Reindl has developed an internationally recognized series of professional development courses focused on industrial refrigeration systems with an emphasis on the safe use of ammonia as a refrigerant. Through the IRC, Professor Reindl works with some of the world’s leading food companies to improve the safety, efficiency, reliability and productivity of industrial refrigeration systems and technologies. Zoom link for virtual session: https://uidaho.zoom.us/meeting/register/p5LdVHvsQFa2LeIQCcZLUg Tickets $0.00 Member Ticket – Idaho Falls In-person $0.00 Guest Ticket – Idaho Falls In-person $0.00 Guest Ticket – Boise Watch Party In-person $0.00 Member Ticket – Virtual Attendance $0.00 Member Ticket – Boise Watch Party In-Person