• CERAWEEK
  • March 10 - 14, 2025

Sam Huntington

S&P Global

Research & Analysis Director

Sam Huntington, Director, leads research on western power markets for S&P Global's North American Power team. He leverages a background in power modeling to conduct analyses on the interaction between renewables, energy storage, and conventional resources in wholesale power markets. With more than 10 years' experience in the industry, he is a regular speaker at S&P Global events and external conferences, and has been cited by major media publications. He uses his expertise to advise clients on a variety of issues related to market strategy, due diligence, and scenario development. Prior to joining S&P Global, Mr. Huntington was a consultant on state energy efficiency policy before completing graduate work on distributed energy resources and the utility of the future. He holds a BA in mathematics from Colby College and a MS in technology and policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Sessions With Sam Huntington

Wednesday, 11 March

Thursday, 12 March

  • 07:30am - 08:40am (CST) / -

    Distributed Energy: Balancing flexibility, reliability & resilience

    Clean Tech

    Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)—including solar PV, battery storage, electric vehicles, and responsive loads—are proliferating in distribution grids around the world as customers seek greater control over the cost and environmental footprint of their electricity use. At the same time, extreme weather events, natural disasters, and cyber intrusions have brought the resiliency value of these resources into focus. As widespread adoption becomes a reality, utilities face new challenges and opportunities that have the potential to transform the way the distribution grid is managed. What role should utilities play in guiding DER adoption? How should the resiliency benefits of DERs be valued? What lessons can be drawn from regions where DER penetration is already significant?

  • 02:00pm - 02:45pm (CST) / -