​Event Context

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​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

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