 SPRING 2026

Spring 2026: Large Load Building Electrification and Decarbonization

• Learn how beneficial electrification has made huge strides in the last decade, driving consumer satisfaction and cost savings, providing significant decarbonization benefits, and equipping utilities with grid-strengthening load flexibility. (May 2026)

 TRAINING

PLMA Education: The Fundamentals Class (in person) - May 2026

• This is a fast-paced survey class that provides a broad overview of load flexibility, taught by PLMA member experts. It includes ample time for questions, discussion, and ongoing interaction with the instructors. (October 2025)

 LOAD MGMT

Load Management Dialogue: All About Battery-Integrated EV Chargers

• An interactive conversation around a new product designed to address this issue: "Battery-Integrated EV Chargers. (April 2026)

 HOT TOPIC

How to Have Difficult Conversations (Hot Topic Conversation)

• Explores how to get what you want by saying what you mean, including managing strong emotions and collaborating to find a win-win outcome. (February 2026)

 HOT TOPIC

Enhancing your Presentation Skills

• This webinar will dive into how to improve and enhance presentation skills - including speaking style, presentation materials, and audience rapport. (January 2026)

 LOAD MGMT

Looking Ahead to 2026 - Trends in Flexible Load Management

• Explores the opportunities and challenges ahead for 2026. (January 2026)

 FALL 2025

Fall 2025 Presentation Recordings

 FALL 2025

Open Communication Standards for DER Technologies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

• This session explores available standards, showcases PG&E use cases, and considers future applications. (November 2025)

 FALL 2025

Load Flexibility in Practice: Case Studies from Public Power, Co-ops, and Joint Action Agencies

• This session features utility leaders who will share practical, real-world experience, focusing on challenges, successes, and key lessons learned from their programs. (November 2025)

 FALL 2025

Demystifying Grid Services and Untangling Grid Communications

• Provides a deep-dive into the Distribution System Operator (DSO) model which can enable smarter, more flexible grid management.