January 2022
To combat climate change and achieve decarbonization goals globally, electric power systems must integrate terawatts of variable renewable generation. Reliably integrating these clean energy resources will require vast electrification and efficiency efforts that redirect energy consumption in transportation, heating, and cooling towards clean, efficient electric demand. However, we must enhance electrification efforts by coordinating millions of new and retro-fitted connected, electric loads and other distributed energy resources. This capability for coordination allows us to reconsider the static nature of today’s efficiency programs and enable intelligent shaping (and re-shaping) of electric demand based on various market, grid, and environmental signals. To realize a vision of flexible demand that underpins intelligent electrification, we need new, scalable control and optimization approaches for coordination and effective DER cyber-physical architectures for cyber-secure information management. Since there is no free lunch, flexible demand is constrained by the devices’ ability to flex demand – both in terms of duration (MWh) and magnitude (MW) of deferred demand, which defines a battery-like characterization of flexible demand. Thus, intelligent electrification represents a complex interaction between deploying electric loads at scale, leveraging cheap communications for coordination, turning data into actionable information, enabling responsiveness with distributed control and optimization, and interfacing with traditional and upcoming markets and grid services.
Active Committees/Task Forces of Interest
To learn more & get involved, please check out the IEEE PES Smart Buildings, Loads & Customer Systems (SBLCS) Committee website.
Loads Subcommittee Task Force on “Behind-The-Meter Distributed Energy Resources: Estimation, Uncertainty Quantification, and Control” (Chair: Junbo Zhao).
Technical Reports & Applicable Papers or Presentations
IEEE Xplore Papers:
- ‘On the Role of Intelligent Power Management Strategies for Electrified Vehicles: A Review of Predictive and Cognitive Methods‘. M. Ali and B. Moulik. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification. doi: 10.1109/TTE.2021.3115985.
- ‘A Methodology for Quantifying Flexibility in a Fleet of Diverse DERs‘. Khurram, L. A. D. Espinosa and M. R. Almassalkhi. 2021 IEEE Madrid PowerTech, 2021, pp. 1–6. doi: 10.1109/PowerTech46648.2021.9494864.
- ‘Distributed Control of Charging for Electric Vehicle Fleets Under Dynamic Transformer Ratings‘. M. Botkin-Levy, et al. 2021 IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology. doi: 10.1109/TCST.2021.3120494.
- ‘Grid-Aware Aggregation and Real-Time Disaggregation of Distributed Energy Resources in Radial Network‘. N. Nazir and M. Almassalkhi. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2021.3121215.
- ‘Real-time Flexibility Quantification of a Building HVAC System for Peak Demand Reduction,’ G. Tian, Q. Z. Sun, and W. Wang. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. doi: 10.1109/TPWRS.2021.3136464
- ‘Optimal Energy Scheduling and Sensitivity Analysis for Integrated Power–Water–Heat Systems,’ S. Fang, C. Wang, Y. Lin, and C. Zhao. IEEE Systems Journal. doi: 10.1109/JSYST.2021.3127934.
- ‘Strategies for network-safe load control with a third-party aggregator and a distribution operator.’ S.C. Ross and J.L. Mathieu. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems 36.4, 2021, pp. 3329-3339.
- ‘Integrated Electricity and Gas Systems Modelling: Assessing the Impacts of Electrification of Residential Heating in Victoria,’ I. Saedi, S. Mhanna, H. Wang and P. Mancarella. 2020 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2020, pp. 1-6.
- ‘Impact of electrification of residential heating on loading of distribution networks,’ E. Veldman, M. Gibescu, H. Slootweg and W. L. Kling. 2011 IEEE Trondheim PowerTech, 2011, pp. 1-7, doi: 10.1109/PTC.2011.6019179.
IEEE PES Open Access Journal of Power and Energy (OAJPE) Articles:
- ‘Aggregation of Residential Water Heaters for Peak Shifting and Frequency Response Services‘. T. Clarke, T. Slay, C. Eustis and R. B. Bass. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 7, pp. 22-30. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2019.2952804.
- ‘Meeting Temporary Facility Energy Demand With Climate-Optimized Off-Grid Energy Systems‘. J. Pearson, T. Wagner, J. Delorit and S. Schuldt. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 7, pp. 203-211, 2020. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2020.2998982.
- ‘Reinforcement Learning for Building Energy Optimization Through Controlling of Central HVAC System‘. J. Hao, D. W. Gao and J. J. Zhang. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 7, pp. 320-328, 2020. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2020.3023916.
- ‘100% Sustainable Electricity in the Faroe Islands: Expansion Planning Through Economic Optimization‘. H. M. Trondheim, B. A. Niclasen, T. Nielsen, F. F. D. Silva and C. L. Bak. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 8, pp. 23-24, 2021. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2021.3051917.
- ‘Safe Reinforcement Learning-Based Resilient Proactive Scheduling for a Commercial Building Considering Correlated Demand Response‘. Z. Liang, et al. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 8, pp. 85-96, 2021. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2021.3064319.
- ‘Model-Based and Data-Driven HVAC Control Strategies for Residential Demand Response‘. X. Kou, et al. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 8, pp. 186-197, 2021. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2021.3075426.
- ‘Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings (GEB) in a Microgrid Environment‘. S. Rahman, A. Haque and Z. Jing. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 8, pp. 423-432, 2021. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2021.3098660.
- ‘Interdisciplinary Vision of the Digitalized Future Energy Systems‘. Z. Y. Dong and Y. Zhang. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 8, pp. 557-569, 2021. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2021.3108937.
- ‘Space Microgrids for Future Manned Lunar Bases: A Review‘. D. Saha, et al. IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy. Volume: 8, pp. 570-583, 2021. doi: 10.1109/OAJPE.2021.3116674.
Publications
Electrification Magazine Articles:
- Transactive Home Energy Management Systems: The Impact of Their Proliferation on the Electric Grid. A. Pratt, D. Krishnamurthy, M. Ruth, H. Wu, M. Lunacek and P. Vaynshenk. IEEE Electrification Magazine, Volume: 4, No. 4, pp. 8-14. December 2016. doi: 10.1109/MELE.2016.2614188.
- VOLTTRON: An Open-Source Software Platform of the Future. S. Katipamula, J. Haack, G. Hernandez, B. Akyol and J. Hagerman. IEEE Electrification Magazine, Volume: 4, No. 4, pp. 15-22. December 2016. doi: 10.1109/MELE.2016.2614178.
- Using a Transactive Energy Framework: Providing Grid Services from Smart Buildings. F. Rahimi and A. Ipakchi. IEEE Electrification Magazine, Volume: 4, No. 4, pp. 23-29. December 2016. doi: 10.1109/MELE.2016.2614181.
- Evaluating Transactive Systems: Historical and Current U.S. DOE Research and Development Activities. F. Rahimi and A. Ipakchi. IEEE Electrification Magazine, Volume: 4, No. 4, pp. 30-36. December 2016. doi: 10.1109/MELE.2016.2614182.
Power & Energy Magazine (P&E) Articles:
- Flexibility From the Bottom Up. Esther Dudek, et al. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 19, Issue: 4. July/August 2021.
- The Flexibility of Domestic Electric Vehicle Charging: The Electric Nation Project. Esther Dudek. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, pp. 16–27. July/August 2021.
- Harnessing the Full Potential of Clean Energy: The Role of Southern California’s Utility Distributed Energy Resource Pilots. Vahid Mehr, Salman Kahrobaee and Manuel Avendano. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, pp. 28–40. July/August 2021.
- Network Congestion Management: Experiences from Bruny Island Using Residential Batteries. Archie Chapman, Andrew Fraser, Laura Jones, Heather Lovell, Paul Scott, Sylvie Thiebaux and Gregor Verbic. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, pp. 41–51. July/August 2021.
- Bottom-Up Flexibility in Multi-Energy Systems: Real-World Experiences From Europe. Regine Belhomme, et al. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 19, Issue: 4, pp. 74–85. July/August 2021.
- The Consumer’s Role in Flexible Energy Systems: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Changing Consumers’ Behavior. Geertie Schuitema, Lisa Ryan and Claudia Aravena. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 15, Issue: 1. January/February 2017.
- Harnessing Flexibility from Hot and Cold: Heat Storage and Hybrid Systems Can Play a Major Role. Juha Kiviluoma, et al. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 15, Issue: 1. January/February 2017.
- Consumer-Led Transition: Australia’s World-Leading Distributed Energy Resource Integration Efforts. Naomi Stringer, et al. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 18, Issue: 6. November/December 2020.
- Society of Devices: Integrating Intelligent Distributed Resources with Transactive Energy. Koen Kok and Steve Widergren. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 14, Issue: 3. May/June 2016.
- The Bottom-Up (R)Evolution of the Electric Power System: The Pathway to the Integrated-Decentralized System. Lorenzo Kristov. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 17, Issue: 2. March/April 2019.
- Heat Electrification: The Latest Research in Europe. S. Heinen, P. Mancarella, C. O’Dwyer and M. O’Malley. IEEE P&E Magazine, Volume: 16, Issue: 4. July/August 2018.
Other Available Material
Grid forming capability for HVDC and FACTS: definitions and applications, IEEE PES General Meeting 2021 (Transmission and Distribution). Grid forming capability is at present being considered as a key feature for the future generation of converters to enable a higher penetration of renewables in future power systems with a lower system inertia coming from conventional generation employing synchronous machines. This panel session discusses the needs for grid forming capability from converters, with the focus on HVDC and FACTS, and the consequences of particular choices in controls. Different proposals from vendors and system operators alike will be discussed.
Webinars:
- ‘Behind the Meter – Distributed Load Control Strategies: September 2021 Issue of IEEE Electrification Magazine (Video)‘ on-demand webinar video hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES). [Webinar available here]
- ‘High Penetration of EVs Could Change the Residential Power System (Video)‘ on-demand webinar video hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES). [Webinar available here]
Panels:
- ‘Integration of Electric Vehicles: Technology Update, Impact on Utility T&D System, Current State and Future Trends (Video)‘ panel discussion video hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES). [Panel available here]
- ‘Incentives for Integration of Innovative Technologies‘ panel session video hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES), held on July 26th-29th, 2021 during the 2021 IEEE PES General Meeting. [Panel available here]
- ‘Innovation at the Edge of the Grid‘ panel session video hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES), held on July 26th-29th, 2021 during the 2021 IEEE PES General Meeting. [Panel available here]
- ‘Impact of Electric Vehicle Charging on Distortion Levels in Distribution Networks (Results from Simulation and Measurement)‘ panel session video hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES), held on July 26th-29th, 2021 during the 2021 IEEE PES General Meeting. [Panel available here]
- ‘Optimization and Learning in Networked Transactive Energy‘ panel session video hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES), held on July 26th-29th, 2021 during the 2021 IEEE PES General Meeting. [Panel available here]
- ‘The Interplay Between Energy Efficiency and Demand Response for Smart Buildings: Implications for Power Systems – Part I‘ panel session slides hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES), held on July 26th-29th, 2021 during the 2021 IEEE PES General Meeting. [Panel available here]
- ‘The Interplay Between Energy Efficiency and Demand Response for Smart Buildings: Implications for Power Systems – Part II‘ panel session slides hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES), held on July 26th-29th, 2021 during the 2021 IEEE PES General Meeting. [Panel available here]
- ‘Variable and Distributed Energy Resources Integration and Provision of Flexibility through Energy Systems Integration‘ panel session slides hosted by the Power and Energy Society (PES), held on August 6th, 2019 during the 2019 IEEE PES General Meeting. [Panel available here]