About this Technical Webinar:
PJM, a US regional transmission organisation (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 US States and the District of Columbia, is faced with an unprecedented growth in electric demand over the next decade associated with large loads, providing it with a unique opportunity to support economic development and be part of the solution. The PJM region is an attractive area for large loads to integrate because of its location, size, market opportunities, and reliable system. PJM recognises the national importance and need to integrate these large loads efficiently and reliably. This webinar, presented by Michael Bryson, PJM Senior Vice President of Operations, will address some of the benefits and challenges of the significant large load growth in the PJM region to include technical, economic, political, infrastructure, and resource adequacy.
Presenter: Michael Bryson
Michael Bryson is responsible for PJM’s Operations Division, overseeing 24/7 transmission operations for real-time systems. This includes scheduling, transmission dispatch, generation dispatch, reliability coordination, training and all engineering analysis required to run the system and support the critical energy management systems. Bryson has nearly 10 years of military experience as a pilot. His responsibilities in the United States Army included operations planning and support, supervision and training of pilots and mechanics, and training and maintenance of tactical computer systems. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Combat Service in Desert Storm. Bryson earned a Bachelor of Science in general engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, focusing on computer science and electrical engineering, and has a Master of Business Administration from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Bryson also earned a graduate certificate in power engineering from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.