Overview

Join SDP for the third forum in our Summer Series, Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems! This 1-hour forum will be hosted on July 22 from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Eastern. After a brief introduction by Dr. Susan Jensen, the forum will begin with a short presentation by two members of our SDP Training Faculty and a Guest Presenter: Larry Kennedy, Branko Terzic, and Forrest Small. A discussion among Trainers and participants will follow. This is an opportunity to learn more and share your insights with colleagues. Now more than ever, community is important, and we hope you can join us!

Topic

Wednesday, July 22:Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems

• What's new in solar technology?
• What are emerging battery technologies?
• What are the related regulatory issues?
• Topics submitted by you on the registration form!

Trainers

Larry Kennedy, CDP
Senior Vice President
Concentric Advisors ULC

The Honorable Branko Terzic
Managing Director
Berkeley Research Group LLC.

Guest Presenter
Forrest Small, PE

Senior Vice President
Concentric Energy Advisors

Forum Introduction
Susan Jensen, Ph.D., CDP
Surface Transportation Board

Click here to read full faculty bios. 

Registration Details

All SDP Open Mic Forums are free for SDP members, as a member benefit! We also invite non-members to join our forums.

• SDP Member Rate: $0 - Complimentary with your Membership
  
• SDP Guest (Forums 2-4): $50 per forum

Technical Specifications

SDP will use Cisco WebExfor our Open Mic Forums.

• Getting started guide for attendees

Cancellation

Please email cancellations in writing to admin@depr.org. We will process your cancellation and refund within 3 business days.

2020 SDP Training

The SDP is pleased to announce that our acclaimed training will be offered online this year! Our training will include three 10-hour courses and two 5-hour short courses. Each course will be offered in manageable 3-hour segments from mid-September to early-November. Below is a listing of our courses.Registration and additional details are now posted! Visit the event page to learn more and register today.

10-hour Courses (12 CPEs)

• Depreciation Fundamentals
• Life Analysis Methods and Applications
• Analyzing Net Salvage in the Real World

5-hour Courses (6 CPEs)

• Depreciation and Ratemaking Issues
• Introduction to Depreciation

Why attend our training? Here are some reasons:

1. Our trainers are working depreciation professionals, so the training delivered is readily transferable to your job.
2. The training courses help meet CPE requirements.
3. The training is excellent preparation for the CDP Exam and provides the needed credits to retain your CDP credential.
4. The Depreciation Fundamentals course is a prerequisite for all intermediate and advanced courses you may want to take in 2021. 
5. Training from home saves on the travel costs associated with in-person training.
6. Group discounts will be offered!

Many of the topics in our sold out Open Mic Forums are included in more detail in our Fall Training courses (see table). If you would like more info on these topics, or if you were unable to attend the Forum, our Fall Training is your answer!