IEEE Power and Energy Society

Chicago Chapter 2011-2012


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Battery Energy Storage Systems 101

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

 

** S&L meeting room is full. Please see Reservation Form. **

 

Pat Hayes

ABB

About the Topic

Pat will discuss Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and break down BESS components, applications, and drivers.

About the Speaker

Pat Hayes is currently an Account Manager for Energy Storage Systems for ABB Inc. Pat has been in this position for the past two (2) years and is responsible for Sales and Marketing of Energy Storage Systems in the North American market. Prior to this, Pat was an Account Manager for ABB Inc, where he had been employed for the past thirteen (13) years. At this role, Pat was responsible for managing sales, developing commercial contracts, supporting ABB and ABB legacy products from specification through retirement and providing technical assistance for projects associated with large Investor-Owned Utilities (IOU's).

Prior to ABB, Pat worked with WESCO for five (5) years in a few different roles. The last role was a Sales Engineer supporting utilities in the Minnesota and Wisconsin areas, with main responsibilities including sales and technical support with primary interest on metering systems. Pat has taught at metering schools held at the Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI. Pat has been an IEEE member for 21 years and served on the Planning Committee for the Minnesota Power Systems Conference for 10 years. Pat has a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Dakota.

Location       Time  
       
S&L Employees Services, Suite 2709   11:30 AM   Social
55 East Monroe St   11:45 AM   Lunch (optional)
(Enter from Monroe or Adams, near Wabash)   12:00 PM   Presentation
Chicago, IL 60603   1:00 PM   Adjourn
312-269-2000      

Reservations

Please make your reservation by noon on Monday 6 Feb 2012 via the Online Reservation Form.

Directions to Luncheon Location

You can reach the 27th floor of 55 East Monroe Street from two different elevator banks: one on the South end (Adams Street entrance) and one near the North end (Monroe Street entrance). There is NO need to sign-in at the Building Security console near the middle of the 1st floor (Wabash Street entrance).

There are NO vending machines on the 27th floor, so please bring your lunch with you. If you would like to purchase lunch, then the Under 55 dining room, in the basement on the North end of the building, is recommended. There are public restrooms in the basement corridor just south of the Under 55 dining room.

Take the elevator to 27 and go the the S&L Employees Services Suite 2709 on the East side of the building. Press the door bell adjacent to the entry door. The S&L Receptionist will buzz the door latch and ask you to sign in.

As you sign in, you may request a Discount Parking coupon. When you depart, you must pay for parking at the Automated Pay Station in the Parking Garage elevator lobby on the floor where you parked. First insert the parking ticket, then insert the discount coupon, then make payment. If you pay at the Garage Exit, then the discount is NOT available. With the discount, parking is $13, without $29.

Continuing Education

IEEE technical meetings may be acceptable as continuing education where required for maintenance of professional engineering licensure. Refer to the individual state's requirements for details. A receipt for one Professional Development Hour (PDH) will be provided.


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