Keynote 1: A Tale of Smart Cities: The Role of Electrical Energy and Electricification

The energy industry in undergoing major transformations due to a number of drivers, including the push for decarbonization and the effects climate change are having on communities around the world. Electric utilities like Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), are developing significant innovations and making groundbreaking discoveries when it comes to energy technology and the smart city. These new and emerging technologies are being designed to address the realities of climate change, the increased frequency of cyber-security threats, and public health concerns regarding COVID-19.In this keynote address, Dr. Shay Bahramirad, Vice President of Engineering and Smart Grid at ComEd, will provide the opportunity for conference attendees to learn more about beneficial electrification, the connected communities that are working toward achieving decarbonization, and the latest energy technologies that are making the smart city dream into a reality. This keynote speech provides unique insight into what utilities and stakeholders are doing to promote widespread decarbonization and smart city technology today.