Energy Management: Supply
Learn to conduct market assessments and to develop sourcing and procurement strategies. Topics include energy management control systems, natural gas purchasing opportunities in the spot market, thermal energy storage, alternative energy supplies, energy security and energy trading. Explore reliability and risk analysis methods, financing projects and tax considerations as well as strategic planning, cogeneration and the options, costs, benefits and constraints of "green sourcing."
Prerequisite:
Introduction to Energy Resource Management
Instructor(s):
Carolyn Kehrein has been involved in the deregulation and procurement of energy in California for two decades. Her areas of expertise include procurement of supplies, analysis of energy contracts, development of client specific procurement strategies, market design, analysis of performance and impact on procurement strategies, negotiation with suppliers and utilities, cogeneration and power sales issues, negotiations with utilities and service providers, and regulatory intervention. In addition to being co-chair of the California Public Utilities Commission's Direct Access Working Group, she was on the corporate governing board for the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange, serving as chair of the finance committee for both boards. Prior to establishing a consulting practice, Ms. Kehrein worked for Procter & Gamble for 10 years. At Procter & Gamble, she was responsible for operation of the cogeneration facility, overseeing cogeneration commercial issues and contracts, analyzing and recommending changes to utility applications and tariffs, setting and executing strategies to maximize benefit in the ever-changing regulatory environment and procuring a reliable supply of natural gas at least-cost for the facility. Both of her degrees are from UC Davis.
When:
Enroll now through Jan. 11 and complete by March 19. Passwords issued on January 11.
Format:
You must provide your email address when enrolling to receive your password. Please set up your email account to receive email from "extensiondlc.net"; otherwise, the email containing your password may not reach your inbox. You will receive your password within two business days of enrolling, but not before the date noted above. From the day you receive your password, you will have until the completion date noted above to complete the course. If you do not receive your password in the time frame noted, please email us at: adminsupport@extensiondlc.net .
Technical requirements:
A multimedia capable computer, a current email account and access to the Web using an Internet browser. More info.
Fee:
$1,495.00.
Special Discount fee:
10% discount for organizations enrolling three or more people at the same time in the same course. All registrations must be submitted at the same time and fees paid with one check, credit card or purchase order.
Credit:
3 quarter units academic credit, X445.2
Required textbooks:
Micro Cogeneration: Towards Decentralized Energy Systems, 1st edition by Pehnt, Cames, Fischer, Schneider, VoB ISBN 9783540255826. Buy this book from the UC Davis Bookstore.
Section:
093ENE102
Enrollment policies:
Requests to withdraw, transfer, or obtain an extension or a refund, are governed by the distance learning enrollment policies which are detailed in our Student Services section. No extensions will be granted for this course.
