David M McCaughey
CEM
UMC, Inc. | Senior Business Developer
Speaker
Track C: Decarbonization and Electrification Strategies
Session C1: Synergizing Energy Storage, Electric Vehicles, and Grid Stability
May 1, 2024 | 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Advanced Grid Interactive Load Efficiency (AGILE)
The Advanced Grid Interactive Load Efficiency (AGILE) project, led by Energy Northwest was awarded by the Clean Energy Fund program administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce to investigate, co-create, and complete preliminary design for grid-interactive efficient buildings (GEBs) for a number of schools served by Grays Harbor PUD (GHPUD), considering a variety of use cases.
In this project, an initial list of seven schools was identified for consideration. After preliminary evaluation, three schools—Central Elementary, Miller Junior High School, and Hoquiam Middle School—were selected for detailed assessments because they present a rich diversity of challenges and opportunities. For each of the three selected schools, a variety of GEB design options were proposed, focusing on seamlessly integrating electrification, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and demand response (DR), with some designs also incorporating a battery energy storage system (BESS) to further enhance demand-side flexibility, grid interactivity, and microgrid capability. To facilitate understanding and differentiation, these design options have been categorized into three levels of complexity: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. These three tiers reflect the progressive enhancement in energy efficiency and grid-interactive capabilities, providing a structured approach for the envisioned systems.
Speaker Bio
Senior level Business Developer in healthcare and energy industries with a track record of consistent high performance.
- CEM, CHCPEW
- Exceptional relationship building and people management skills. Innovative and strategic go-to-market experience.
- Strong scientific aptitude and ability to navigate fast changing technical fields and complex marketplaces.
Known by customers, peers and management as a:
- Positive and influential leader, resourceful and trusted team player and creative problem-solver.
- Deep understanding of the commercialization process, value chain, and effective launch strategies.
- Effective professional networks at all levels.
- Creator of business solutions and collaborative partnerships that lead to the optimal outcome for all.
Impact for millions of lives through:
- Passionate advocate for the environment, clean tech development.
- Influencing choices of industry and consumer populations to utilize sustainable and efficient energy resources.
- Active engagement in Climate Change, community solar projects.
- Board director of environmental policy non-profit, chair of city government advisory committee.