Supporting Grid Resilience and Industrial Growth through Thermal Batteries
Schedule
Mon Feb 09 2026 at 07:30 am to 08:30 am
UTC-05:00Location
The Westin DC Downtown | Washington, DC
About this Event
As utilities contend with constrained grid capacity and rapidly growing demand, thermal energy storage (TES) offers a reliable and affordable way to meet industrial energy demand without overburdening the grid.
Thermal energy storage uses electricity to generate and store heat for long durations, delivering that heat on demand or around-the-clock for industrial operations. By charging flexibly and delivering heat when it’s needed, TES maximizes utilization of existing grid assets while strengthening system reliability
Join us to discuss:
- An overview of thermal energy storage and an update on project implementation
- How utilities and PUCs can benefit from TES and encourage its adoption by implementing smart tariff structures
- How thermal energy storage could be classified to access wholesale energy markets to reduce utility burden, increase affordability for industry, and address interconnection challenges.
- Best practices for interconnection policies
Our panelists will include:
- Erik M. Helland, Iowa Public Utilities Commissioner
- Anna Siefken, Director for Policy and Markets, Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council
- Isaac Brown, Executive Director, Thermal Battery Alliance
- Noah Long, Director of State and Regulatory Affairs, Antora Energy
Monday, Feb 9th, 7:30-8:30am, Westin Washington, Downtown DC (999 9th St NW), Magnolia Ballroom (Lobby Level)
Where is it happening?
The Westin DC Downtown, 999 9th Street Northwest, Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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