Cleantech Meetup | Intelligence on the Grid: How Much Smarter Does it Need to be?
Schedule 5:30 – 6:00 PM — Networking & Refreshments 6:00 – 7:30 PM — Speaker Program & Discussion
The electric grid is at an inflection point — and the decisions being made right now will shape clean energy for decades to come.
This event is supported by SMUD, the City of Rancho Cordova, the Carlson Center at Sac State and E2.
Join CleanStart for an evening of conversation on the future of the grid, featuring an outstanding lineup of experts at the forefront of grid modernization, clean energy policy, and investment:
Indu Nambiar — Principal, IT Architecture, California ISO (CAISO)
David Siap — Energy Subject Matter Expert, CREO Syndicate
Denver Hinds — Principal Electrical Engineer & R&D Supervisor, Load Flexibility, SMUD
E2 & More TBD
Come join a discussion around:
The "utilization vs. expansion" debate — build new capacity or unlock what we already have?
Grid coordination, planning, and why the biggest constraint may not be hardware
The role of AI, data centers, and big tech in shaping grid infrastructure
Distributed energy resources, virtual power plants, and demand flexibility
Business models, policy, and what cleantech entrepreneurs need to know right now
📍 2882 Prospect Park Dr, Suite 300, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 🍽️ Food, drinks, and plenty of time for conversation included.
CleanStart Events are supported by the City of Rancho Cordova, SMUD, Chico Start, E2, Baker Tilly, and Carlsen Center.