christian j. bilcheck, p.e. professional experience

Christian J. Bilcheck, P.E.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The United Illuminating Company (“UI”), Orange, CT

2018 to present VP, Avangrid Networks Asset Management & Planning

Responsible for Transmission and Distribution Planning, IntegratedSystem Planning incl. Non-Wires Alternatives, Asset Management andCapital Investment Planning

2017 to 2018 VP, Avangrid Networks Smart Grids Innovation and Planning

Managed Smart Grids innovation, demonstration programs and planning New York REV Connect and NY State Smart Grids Consortium Steering

Committees

2014 to 2017 VP, UI Planning and Transmission

Led nascent efforts in smart grids and innovation Executed of transmission and distribution planning Assured FERC Order 1000 readiness and NERC compliance NEPOOL Participants Committee member

2007 to 2014 Director, UI Transmission Planning (2007-2014) and Distribution Planning (2012-2014)

Led the establishment of a talented and highly capable group oftransmission planning engineers

Developed and executed strategies and plans to address planningidentified reliability needs

Optimized New England planning process outcomes

2003 to 2007 Manager of UI Trans and Substation Construction (2005-2007) and Manager of Electrical Test (2003-2004)

Led a workforce of about 90 management/union/non-union fieldpersonnel; primarily responsible for transmission and substationconstruction/commissioning, maintenance/testing, and field operationsactivities

Established a safe work culture through education, audits/incident reviewprocesses, and workforce accountability

Promoted interest-based problem-solving principles in partnership withUnion

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2000 to 2003 UI System Operations Supervisor

Entry in management responsibilities; supervised system operators, dispatchers and SCADA system professionals; led the design and implementation of a computer-based trouble and outage management process using SAP CRM

1997 to 2000 UI Maintenance Engineer

1996 to 1997 Reengineering Process Team Staff Engineer

1990 to 1996 Transmission Operations Engineer

1986 to 1990 Electrical Test Technician/Aide

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration – New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business

(Class valedictorian) 2017

B.Sc., Electrical Engineering – Fairfield University (High Honors) 1991

A.Sc., Electrical Engineering Technology – Gateway Community College (High Honors) 1986


SCOTT M. BOCHENEK


AVANGRID 2013 – Present Manager, Smart Grid Programs

Assess trends, develop business strategies, and develop customer and market engagement strategies related to distributed energy resources. Focus areas have included solar PV, energy storage, and electric transportation.

Collaborate with academia and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for mutually beneficial projects.

Manage cross functional teams to develop and implement pilot projects.

NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS 2011 – 2013 Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs

Responsible for the development and execution of program marketing and outreach. Managed all program budgets and financial reporting. Managed the procurement and development of all new program contracts and ongoing contract

maintenance 2007 – 2011 Supervisor, Customer Billing

Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate invoices for all customers, including supervision of the team that reviewed and resolved billing related issues.

Responsible for the performance of all meter reading systems. 2006 – 2007 Supervisor, Customer Relations Center

Responsible for ensuring quality and productivity of call center representatives. 2003 – 2006 Customer Representative

Responsible for providing transaction support to other representatives and speaking to customers on escalated calls.

Responsible for delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION

MBA, University of Strathclyde, 2015 MBA, Comillas Pontifical University , 2015 BA, Human Development, Binghamton University, 2003 AA, Liberal Arts, Cayuga Community College, 2000


Brian A. Conroy, P.E.


ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION (RG&E) AND NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS (NYSEG) – [Start Year] – Present

AVANGRID 2014‐present Director–NetworkProjects&Initiatives

Project director for integrated EMS/OMS system combining two control systems into one while also developing a full distribution model.

Responsible for DSP technology platform ideation, road mapping, and development.

2010‐2014 DirectorofElectricalSystemsEngineering

Responsible for transmission, substation, and protection system designs and cost estimates. Also responsible for transmission, substation, protection, and distribution engineering construction standards and technical specifications.

Central Maine Power Company (CMP) 2006‐2009 Manager,Dispatch&EnergyControlCenter

Managed Maine Local Control Center which oversees the electric transmission operations of the 345 kV and 115 kV systems in Maine

Managed CMP’s area dispatch center which operated CMP’s 35 kV subtransmission system. Developed and managed NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) compliance program for

CMP and Maine Electric Power Company (MEPCO)

1995‐2006 LeadElectricalEngineer,DistributionEngineering

Responsible for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the distribution system, including the underground network system.

1988‐1995 Engineer,LoadManagementOperations

Project engineer responsible for the specification bid review, technical design review, and acceptance testing of real-time computer system.

Responsible for design and installation of substation, communications (telecommuincations and power line carrier), and metering equipment for Load Management System.

1986‐1988 Engineer,MeterOperations

Designed metering installations, equipment specifications, and metering construction standards.

Other Registered Professional Engineer – State of Maine, since 1990

Senior Member of IEEE

Past Chairman, Maine Section of IEEE


Past Chairman, Central New England Council of IEEE

EDUCATION

BS, Electrical Engineering – University of Maine 1986, highdistinction

MBA – Thomas College 1992


David M. Conroy, P. E.


AVANGRID & Iberdrola USA

2010 – present Director of Electric System Planning for CMP, NYSEG, RG&E, and Maine Electric Power Company (MEPCO) and United Illuminating (UI)

Responsibilities include:

New York and Maine transmission system modeling and analysis, interconnection studies, and design and configuration of future system to meet reliability and design standards, through 2015

Coordinating our transmission system plans with our ISOs, reliability councils, and our federal and state regulations; and supporting permitting and licensing of our proposed projects, through 2015

Coordinating transmission planning aspects of AVANGRID Business Development project proposals in Maine and New York, since 2014

Coordinating planning aspects of the NYSEG and RG&E Distributed System Implementation Plan (DSIP) both individually, and with the Joint Utilities of New York in support of the NY REV initiative, since 2015

Project Lead for NYSEG and RG&E Distributed System Implementation Plan filed in July 2018

CENTRAL MAINE POWER (CMP) 1978 – 2010

2010 Engineering Manager – Maine Power Reliability Program (MPRP)

Responsible for MPRP planning and engineering management and state and federal permitting and licensing of the 350 miles of 345 kV and 115 kV reinforcements in Maine as part of the MPRP projects for Central Maine Power Company

1996 - 2009 Manager, System Planning

Responsible for the system modeling and analysis, interconnection studies of wholesale and retail customers, and design and configuration of the future transmission system in central and southern Maine to meet reliability and design standards; resulting in MPRP

Responsible for coordinating CMP and MEPCO transmission system plans with ISO New England, NPCC, and FERC and Maine regulations; and supporting permitting and licensing of our proposed projects, including MPRP

1994 - 1996 Technical Coordinator, T&D Planning

Senior Engineer responsible for the planning of the transmission and distribution systems in central and southern Maine

1989 - 1994 Manager, System Planning

Responsible for the system modeling and analysis, interconnection studies of wholesale and retail customers, and design and configuration of the future transmission system in central and southern Maine to meet reliability and design standards


Responsible for coordinating CMP and MEPCO transmission system plans with NEPOOL, ISO New England, NPCC, and FERC and Maine regulations; and supporting permitting and licensing of our proposed projects

1978 - 1988 Engineer, System Planning

Engineer responsible for the planning of the transmission systems in central and southern Maine

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine, 1984

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1978

Course Coordinator & Instructor, University of Southern Maine Annual Professional Engineers Electrical Exam Review Course, from 1985 to 2005

Professional Affiliations

Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) Task Force on System Studies (TFSS) since 1990, Chairman 2006-2017

NPCC Reliability Coordinating Committee (RCC) since 2013, Vice Chairman 2017-2020

New England Power Pool (NEPOOL) Reliability Committee and ISO New England Planning Advisory Committee (PAC), between 1989 and 2012, Chairman 2 years

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Power System Planning & Operations Task Force member from 1989 to 1991

Past Chairman – Maine Section Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and Joint Power Engineering Society & Industrial Applications Society (PES/IAS) Chapter – Senior Member of IEEE since 1982

Registered Professional Engineer, State of Maine, since 1982


Michael J. DeAngelo


January 2017 – present Program Manager – Non Wire Alternatives, AVANGRID

• Responsible for management and implementation of Non Wire Alternative projects for New York State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation and Central Maine Power.

• Responsible for management and implementation of Non Pipe Alternative projects for New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation.

June 2016 to January 2017 Lead Analyst – Non Wire Alternatives, AVANGRID

• Work with cross functional teams with both internal and external stakeholders to support the development, communication and implementation of Non Wire Alternative opportunities for NYSEG, RG&E and CMP.

July 2014 to June 2016 Lead Analyst – Energy Buyer (Day-Ahead), NYSEG

• Responsible for completing daily NYSEG and RGE load and generator forecasts, load bids, generator bids and other external power transactions.

July 2012 to July 2014 Lead Analyst – Energy Buyer (GSO), NYSEG

• Responsible for completing 24/7 NYSEG and RGE load and generator forecasts, load bids, generator bids and other external power transactions.

August 2007 to June 2012 Technical Analyst & Safety Coordinator, AES Westover, LLC & AES Greenidge, LLC

• Responsible for analyzing, tracking, and reporting power plant performance and operations statistics.

• Responsible for power plant safety programs and policies.

EDUCATION Master of Business Administration. University of Phoenix, 2017

Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and Marketing. State University of New York College at Oneonta, 2004


Rita I. King

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AVANGRID 2018 – present Senior Director – Smart Grid Innovations Lead innovation, demonstration programs and planning for AVANGRID’s utility operating

companies in multiple jurisdictions. Drive strategy, design, implementation and performance of SGI processes, proposals and programs,

including future utility platform planning and roadmap development. Champion a corporate culture of innovation, collaboration and creative problem solving, blending in

the interests and perspectives of the organization, customers and other key stakeholders in the development of solutions.

2016-2018 Director, Business Development Led a cross functional, multi-disciplinary communications and outreach team for the New England

Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project. Performed market intelligence, cost benefit analysis, low income customer program conceptualization

in response to Massachusetts RFP to reduce green-house gas emissions. Led a cross functional team investigation into the US market potential to identify BD projects outside

Avangrid Networks footprint for competitive transmission opportunities. Led a cross functional team to update the Connect NY Article VII application for future New York

PSC submittal. .

UIL HOLDINGS 2013-2016 Senior Director, Business Services Oversee Divisions strategic planning, metrics/key performance indicators, project & process

management, business, financial, budgets, and customer service analytics Led benchmarking, process improvements and establishing, maintaining, and Exec level reporting of

the Divisions dashboards, goals, key-performance indicators, including financial performance Drive the development of a Customer Service planning and roadmap for digital customer experience

to develop Corporate vision and associated action plans. Develop UI Grid side Enhancement demonstrations required under CT Public Act No. 15-107, Sec

102 and 103, AN ACT CONCERNING AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE ENERGY Develop UI Utility of the Future roadmap of capability initiatives that support a future utility model. THE UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY 2009-2013 General Manager, GenConn Energy LLC Responsible for managing joint venture partnership between UI and NRG Energy formed to develop,

construct and operate 400MW of fast start generation. Oversaw all aspects of UI’s duties under the administrative services agreement including treasury,

accounting, financial records, auditing, income statements, budgeting, financial modeling, regulatory and accounts payable functions as required under all GenConn agreements

Responsible for ensuring that Devon and Middletown facilities achieved commercial operation as mandated under the PURA’s contract for differences (CfD)


Led annual strategic planning, business case development and alignment of all regulatory proceedings, compliance filings, dockets, etc. concerning the CT PURA, ISO and FERC.

2006-2009 Director, Strategic Account Services Director level responsibilities for a diverse team of ten (10) account managers in providing high

quality customer service to 650 of UI’s largest commercial, industrial & municipal customers including implementation of account strategies; collaborative demand response, energy efficiency and construction project management.

Responsible to resolve customer issues related to net-metering, customer owned substations, energy improvement districts, EG/DG program requirements, alternate supplier complications, electric system process improvements, Data Center project sponsorship and municipal issues.

2004-2006 Core Process Manager, Client Services Led all aspects of design, development, implementation and communication efforts related to core

enterprise Process metrics and dashboards for executive level review.

Recommended & implemented strategic plan and Process Balanced Scorecards linked to Divisions compensation calculation.

2001-2004 Economic Development Specialist Delivered economic development programming. Expanded /maintained strategic relationships

1999‐2001 Business Analyst

Developed business case models for potential investment opportunities under tight deadlines.

1997‐1999 Xcelecom Project Manager

Provided extensive support in all aspects of project management to Senior Vice President on a number of key business growth projects including construction of a 500MW Combined Cycle Gas Generation facility and divestiture of generation assets worth $ 350 million.

1991‐1993 CT DPUC Compliance Engineer

Performed engineering, forecasting studies.

1988‐1991 Transmission Planning Engineer

Performed studies to identify short‐term and long‐term UI transmission infrastructure improvements to address reliability and operations of overall ISO‐NE transmission system.

EDUCATION

MS, Marketing, Rensselaer at Hartford, (formerly HGC), 1990 BS, Electrical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1988


James L. Mader, PMP


December 2017 – Present Manager of Programs and Projects, Smart Grids Innovation, AVANGRID

Responsible for managing cross functional teams to develop and implement innovative emerging distributed energy technologies focusing on the areas of energy storage and microgrids for NYSEG, RG&E, CMP, and UI

Responsible for managing internal and external stakeholder engagements associated with energy storage, microgrids, and other distributed energy technologies for NYSEG, RG&E, CMP and UI.

November 2011 – December 2017 Senior Project Manager, The United Illuminating Company (UI)

Responsible for managing cross functional teams to develop UI’s Distributed Energy Resources Integration Plan designed to demonstrate the benefits and impacts of DERs

Managed multiple enterprise wide programs and projects in the areas of system hardening and resiliency including leading UI’s efforts working with state regulators to develop and execute Connecticut’s state-wide microgrid program

December 2007 – November 2011 Manger – Distributed Generation, UI

Established and managed an internal technical area charged with executing all activities associated with the successful implementation of Distributed Generation (DG) within UI's service territory while ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations.

August 2006 – December 2007 Distributed Generation Program Manager, UI

Managed a multi-functional business and technical team responsible for the implementation of a measurable end-to-end distributed generation interconnection process.

June 2005 – August 2006 Infrastructure Utilization Program Manager, UI

Managed a team responsible for development and improvement of the Infrastructure Utilization process designed to increase Other Revenue (ORV) related activities and opportunities for UI including management of UI’s regulatory efforts in the area of 3rd party pole attachments.

August 2001 – June 2005 Work Management Project Manager, UI

Managed a multi-functional business and technical team responsible for planning, managing, and implementing a Work Management System and scheduling application to improve performance of core business processes.

July 1991 – August 2001 Electric System Project Manager/Engineer, UI

Responsible for managing a wide range of construction projects designed to develop and improve the Transmission and Distribution infrastructure. Principal responsibilities included effectively carrying out all phases of project management and engineering technical design related to new and existing facilities.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Northeastern University, June 1991


Sean K. Sullivan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AVANGRID 2019 - present Interim Program Director – Smart Grid Innovations • Provides overall Energy Smart Community (ESC) program governance • Leads customer and market programs and customer and stakeholder engagement activities for the ESC • Innovative Rate and EVSE Innovative Charging project lead • Drives innovation to progress Avangrid as a leader in energy solutions 2018-2019 Program Manager – Smart Grid Innovations • Lead all communication and stakeholder engagement activities for the ESC • Cornell University innovation projects liaison • ESC Advisory Committee governance lead • Member of the Smart City Innovation and Loop Innovation teams PITNEY BOWES 2007-2018 Senior Director of Professional Services, Information Management and Location Intelligence Solutions • Lead the $12M Information Management and Location Intelligence Professional Services Practice • Senior Stakeholder and Program Manager for multiple six figure projects and highest profile customers • Directed the operational excellence and process improvement program within Professional Services • Lead a global team of 30+ staff GREENMAN-PEDERSEN, INC. 2006-2007 Director of Geospatial Services and Data Management • Developed business, marketing, and internal support strategy for GPI’s Geospatial Services and Data group • Senior Project Manager for the successful delivery of the $4.3 million County of Cook, IL, Aerial Oblique Imagery, Digital Ground Imagery, and Geographic Information System (GIS) Integration Project • Directed geospatial services program and asset management projects for various New Jersey Counties GEOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC. 2005-2006 Project Manager • Conducted Strategic GIS Needs Assessment, Strategic Design, and Implementation Plans for multiple counties in PA, NJ, MD, and VA • Assisted in the execution of GTG’s Northeast expansion by developing and marketing Allentown Office • Wrote proposals for geospatial implementation and geodatabase development requests HERITAGE CONSERVANCY 2003-2005 GIS Manager • Directed the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (D&L) GIS development program • Led strategic business and marketing planning, budget operations, and financial supervision for GIS Studio


APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB 2000-2003 GIS Specialist

• Lead operations for the Mid‐Atlantic GIS Program for the Appalachian Mountain Club

• Presented plans and work products, both verbally and in writing, to partners, decision makers, and

public

• Supervised and produced Phase I of the Pennsylvania Highlands Greenway Plan

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration, DeSales University, 2015 Bachelor of Science, Geology, St. Lawrence University, 1998 Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, 2011


Marc P. Webster


NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION (NYSEG) 1994–Present 2017 – Present Manager – Project Portfolio (NYSEG and RG&E)

Responsible for coordinating NYSEG and RG&E REV functions Responsible for overseeing all management and operational audits Responsible for overseeing CEO Certification Responsible for project management oversight on behalf of NY President’s Office

2003 – 2017 Manager – Supplier Relations (NYSEG and RG&E)

Responsible for NYSEG and RG&E Retail Access Programs Responsible for NYSEG and RG&E Customer Satisfaction and Customer Appeals (2012 –2016) Responsible for NYSEG and RG&E Electric Interval Metering (2010 – 2012) Responsible for NYSEG back-office billing (2007 – 2010)

1998-2003 Specialist – Gas Pricing 1994 – 1998 Principal Analyst – Gas Pricing Department

Responsible for federal regulation and cost analysis group (January 2001-February 2003). Project Manager – NYSEG gas cost of service project. Responsible for all gas cost of service

analyses. Represented company at New York State generic unbundling proceeding (Case 00-M-0504). Company sponsored USAID representative in Republic of Moldova to assist Moldovan

government in reforming their energy sector - November, 2000. Responsible for gas adjustment clause calculation and filings and gas franchising.

BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY (BGE) 1987 - 1994 1993-1994 Market Analyst

Developed load samples for electric load research purposes. Performed market segmentation on industrial and commercial customers for marketing Demand

Side Management programs.

1991-1993 Rate Research Analyst

Performed electric and gas Cost of Service analysis and designed electric and gas rates. Supported PJM After-the-fact accounting function for load settlement purposes.

1987-1991 Forecaster

Developed long-term and short-term sales, peak demand, and customer forecasting models.

EDUCATION MA, Economics, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 1987 BA, Economics, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 1986


INDEX OF WORKPAPERS SUPPORTING DIRECT TESTIMONY OF THE REFORMING THE ENERGY VISION PANEL

Exhibit Reference Description of

Exhibit No. of

Workpapers Workpaper File Name Content of Workpaper WP Format

Trade Secret

Table 1 in Testimony

REV capital requirements summary table

1 2019 NY Rate Case REV Panel CapEx WP.xlsx

Summary and calculations supporting table.

Xlsx No

Table 2 in Testimony

REV O&M Requirements Summary Table

1 2019 NY Rate Case OpEx WP. CONFIDENTIAL.xlsx

Summary and calculations supporting table.

Xlsx Yes

Exhibit __ (REV-2) Page 1 of 1

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