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Join us for our 2026 Annual Workshop May 5, 2026. Our Spring 2026 workshop will explore holistic approaches to Energy Management Ecosystems in the data-driven era — featuring cutting-edge topics of microgrids, data centers, renewable resources, and DER management including solar, battery storage, EV, and more. Hosted by California Plug Load Research Center (CalPlug) and the Sustainable Manufacturing Alliance for Research and Training Industrial Assessment Center (SMART ITAC)

This year’s theme is Data-Driven Energy Management Ecosystem: from Users to Grid to create a more reliable and sustainable energy system.

Date: May 5th, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: CALIT2 Auditorium

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