MSGS Adds Michael Carlson of GE Digital Energy Business to List of Keynote Speakers

April 19, 2011 - PRLog -- GREENVILLE, S.C.- Michael Carlson, General Manager, Smart Grid Solutions, GE Digital Energy business will provide a keynote presentation focused on Solutions as a Service at the 2011 Municipal Smart Grid Summit (MSGS), July 25th-27th in Bonita Springs, Florida.

Carlson is the latest addition to an already prestigious group of speakers. He will join Dan Ton of the US DOE, Brett Kilbourne of Utilities Telecom Council (UTC), Paul Kalv Electric Director & Chief Smart Grid Systems Architect for the City of Leesburg Electric Department, and Co-Founder and President of Greentech Media, Rick Thompson who is presenting with leading Smart Grid analyst David Leeds. Together, they will discuss various topics ranging from Smart Grid perspectives and implementation to overcoming security concerns and presenting solutions as a service.

“We’re excited to have someone like Mike who has dedicated the last 12 years of his career specifically to the smart grid and utility industries. He’ll provide some groundbreaking solutions that will give us an alternative approach. GE Energy has always been on the cutting edge of innovation, and prides themselves on their history and reputation, and we anticipate Mike delivering a keynote presentation that captures everything that GE Digital Energy business represents” said, Bill Booth, General Manager of HLW Expos, LLC.

Carlson, General Manager, Smart Grid Solutions, GE Digital Energy business said, “I’m honored to be part of the keynote speakers that offer tremendous insight and expertise in our industry. The Summit will be a great setting to share perspectives and ideas around the forward path of smart grid technology- from adoption to implementation- as well as the innovative ways we’re using technology to create value-based solutions for our customers.”

Mike is currently responsible for setting and driving the vision to leverage GE Digital Energy business and their existing software portfolio to integrate existing products into a comprehensive solution for customers. Prior to his career at GE Digital Energy business, Carlson was the VP and CIO for Xcel Energy, a fortune 200 investor-owned integrated utility with over 5 million customers in the central United States. He has 25 years experience in finance and technology, focusing is expertise in application and delivery of technology to drive business value, and has spent the last 12 years dedicated to the smart grid and utility industry.

MSGS has a unique format focused on business development through private boardroom meetings where 100+ Electric Utility Municipal Chief Executives aggregate to discuss Smart Grid technology, and solutions with our participating vendors including: GE Energy, Northstar Utilities Solutions, West Monroe Partners, IBEC, ATT, Landis+Gyr and IBM among others. For more information please visit http://munismartgrid.com