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⚡️[Seattle City Light & PNW Battery Collaborative] New Rates, New Rules: SCL’s Shift to Time-of-Use
Event Context
The Pacific Northwest Battery Collaborative (PNWBC) and 9Zero are bringing together the region’s energy leaders to unpack a historic shift in our grid.
For the first time in its 116-year history, Seattle City Light (SCL), the nation’s 10th largest public utility, will soon offer a Time of Use (TOU) rate to residential and small/medium business customers. This isn't just a billing change; it’s a catalyst for the local battery ecosystem. Read more here.
Why This Matters
As electricity prices begin to fluctuate based on the time of day, the value proposition for energy storage changes overnight. Join us to explore:
The Commercial Landscape: Where are the new "arbitrage" opportunities for battery deployment?
Grid Flexibility: How will SCL use Demand Response (DR) to balance a modern grid?
The Roadmap: What does the 116-year-old utility's transition look like for residential and commercial users?
Run of Show
[5:30pm] Check-in
[6:00pm] Programming begins
Keynote Presentation: Pat Hermann, Flex Load/DR & Residential Energy Efficiency Portfolio Manager at SCL.
Panel Discussion: Deep dive into TOU rates and the future of "Flex Load."
Audience Q&A: Moderated by Wesley Andrews, PNWBC Director of Communications.
[7:30pm] Networking & Happy Hour: We’ll head to the Fairmont Bar at ~7:30 PM to keep the conversation flowing.
About the PNWBC: A community of battery entrepreneurs, scientists, policymakers, and enthusiasts united to make the PNW the nation's leading hub of battery innovation. Follow our LinkedIn page to learn about battery innovations & opportunities in the PNW and join the 1,200+ other collaborators who subscribe to our events calendar. The PNWBC is the PNW's largest association of battery professionals.
About Seattle City Light: At Seattle City Light, we do more than just deliver energy to your homes and businesses – we do it in a way that ensures the energy you receive is carbon-neutral, protects the environment, and is equitable for all of the customers we serve.
About 9Zero: We are a community of founders, investors, scientists, and innovators who drive climate action together. Through our club, events, and connections, we build relationships and accelerate solutions. If you’re working toward a healthier world, you belong here. Join us - 9Zero.com