Carlos Villalba
Manager, Energy Management Forecasting Services @Con Edison
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WORK HISTORY
Manager, Energy Management Forecasting Services @Con Edison
My team is responsible for furnishing the daily electric and steam systems peak demand forecasts for Con Edison Company of New York, Inc (Con Edison) and Orange & Rockland (O&R). We also develop the electric, gas, and steam systems design criteria that it is used as a guidance to invest in new infrastructure to meet the growing demand. In addition, my team represents my position as third party metering authority and reconcile and report the load service entities responsibilities serving load in Con Edison and O&R service territories for both energy and capacity to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), PJM, and market participants.As third party Metering Authority we are active parties in the interconnection agreements, design, and energy accounting for new battery storage and in charge of measuring and forecasting solar production in the CECONY and O&R service territories.
EDUCATION
Gimnasio Cartagena de Indias
high school, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
New York University
Certificate, Building Electrical Design
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S, Electrical Power Engineering
Universidad de Los Andes
B.S, Electrical Power Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT CARLOS VILLALBA
Professional SummaryInnovative and strategic Electric Power Engineer with a robust managerial background, adept at steering complex industrial and utility operations within Con Edison. As a steward of project financing and utility power contract management, he has honed extensive expertise in energy sector dynamics, spearheading demand forecasting teams and influencing pivotal investment decisions. Carlos boasts a proven track record in regulatory engagement and interdisciplinary project leadership, having successfully interconnected power infrastructure and executed critical substation maintenance. His academic foundation is solid, with an M.S. in Electrical Power Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.Leadership and Team Development- Expertly managed a workforce exceeding 200 professionals, with direct supervision for 50 and indirect oversight for 150.Contract and Negotiations- Championed Con Edison\'s interconnection ventures, overseeing the integration of a massive MW of Combined Cycle units- Collaborated intensively with legal teams, playing a foundational role in sculpting the first interconnection system upgrade agreements, setting precedents even before FERC and NYISO standards were institutionalized.Software Development & Maintenance Management- Oversaw the creation and rollout of cutting-edge software geared towards energy and capacity reconciliation billing, and energy accounting. This software was later adapted for usage by two other utility affiliates- Demonstrated impeccable ownership of the Itron-MetrixIDR software for over a decade, ensuring it efficiently delivered real-time forecasting for various utilities and multiple energy commodities.Regulatory & Compliance- Became a sought-after subject matter expert, evidenced by his contributions to multiple affidavits concerning electric power system reliability and energy reconciliations for FERC filings.Utility Operations- Orchestrated satellite accommodations during Superstorm Sandy, ensuring the well-being and operational efficiency of 150 emergency personnel- Played a pivotal role during the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks, tirelessly working at the Energy Control Center to restore power to the New York Stock Exchange- Acted as a crucial bridge between Con Edison and NYC\'s Office of Emergency Management during significant disruptions, such as the Washington Heights blackout.Other accomplishments- Crossing of the Atlantic Ocean Sailing with a team of 5 people.
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