Dinner Meetings:

Social Hour: 5:00 - 5:30 PM
Meal: 5:30 PM
Program: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Place: The Country Club of Sioux Falls

Price: $25

Sponsor a Student: $25 (Max 35 total)

US Electric Grid Presentation

As buildings become increasingly electrified and energy-intensive, designers must understand
how their building interact with the U.S. electric grid. This session introduces the structure of
the national grid, the roles of key stakeholders, and the critical difference between generation,
transmission, and distribution. Attendees will explore concepts of reliability and resilience,
examine emerging trends like all-electric buildings and demand response, and learn how
thoughtful design can support grid stability. The session highlights how design choices can
modify, disrupt, or align with grid load profiles – empowering designers to create buildings that
are energy-efficient, resilient, and compatible with a low-carbon, grid-integrated future.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the structure of the U.S. electric grid and various stakeholders responsible
for its operation, including the role of regional transmission organizations (RTOs).
2. Explain the concepts of reliability and resilience in the electric grid and how they are
relevant to building design.
3. Analyze the current state of the grid and emerging trends, including all-electric buildings,
demand response programs, and their role in carbon reduction and grid stability.
4. Develop strategies for designing energy-efficient, resilient buildings that align with grid
needs, reduce peak demand, and support sustainability goals in the AEC industry.

There will be a technical seminar held prior to this meeting. See separate invite.

***Please note you must RSVP online no later than 11AM, Thursday, October 30th.