Date: November 2025

This session brings together leading experts from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to explore the future of dynamic, price-responsive energy solutions. We will examine proven and emerging technologies that enable customers to shift or reduce usage in response to real-time and time-varying rates, as well as the business models needed to scale these solutions effectively. The discussion will highlight lessons learned from utility pilots, including customer engagement strategies, rate design innovations, and interoperability considerations for in-home devices. 

Speakers:
Eva Molnar, Southern CA Edison
Orly Hasidim, Universal Devices
Jingjing Liu, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Oriana Tiell, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Charlie Buck, Sacramento Municipal Utility District