The Blockchain & Energy Research Consortium Workshop

The Blockchain & Energy Research Consortium (BERC) is a collaborative effort between Texas A&M University researchers and industry partners. Our goal is to impartially share recent advancements at the crossroads of blockchain and energy. 


Our research projects include data-driven analysis of Large Flexible Loads' (LFL) impact on the Texas grid, covering reliability, market trends, and carbon footprint.  


Don't miss our upcoming workshop for a deep-dive tutorial on demand response in energy markets and a panel discussion with industry experts. 

Date

April 30, 2024

Venue

Room: 232, Wisenbaker Engineering Building , TAMU, College Station

Tentative Schedule (Subject to change)


9:30 - 10:00 AM Opening Remarks/BERC Overview 

Speakers: Prof. Costas N. Georghiades, Prof. Le Xie, Prof. Prasad Enjeti

10:00 - 10:45 AM Demand Flexibility for ERCOT - Technology and Policy 

Speakers: Dongjoo Kim, Arun Kumar Karngala

10:45 - 11:00 AM Coffee Break

11:00 - 12:00 PM Demand Response from Computing Loads - Tutorial

Speakers: Ali Menati, Yuting Cai, Kiyeob Lee, Hasan Ibrahim, Agee Springer

12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch and Poster Session

1:00 - 2:00 PM Startup and Entrepreneurship Panel

Panelists: Prof. Paul Deere, Gideon O.Powell (Cholla Petroleum), Representative from ERCOT (TBD), Matt Lohstroh (CEO & C0-Founder, Giga Energy)

Moderator: Prof. Korok Ray

2:00 - 2:30 PM Closing Remarks and Next Steps