Twelfth ACM International Conference on Future Energy Systems.

ACM e-Energy 2021


Computer Networks & Wireless Communication Computing Systems



Overview
ACM e-Energy is the premier forum for research at the intersection of
computing and communication technologies with energy systems. It has
established a strong track record for high-quality research in the
application of computing and networked systems to make legacy systems
more energy-efficient and in the design, analysis, and development of
sustainable and innovative energy systems. The Twelfth ACM
International Conference on Future Energy Systems (ACM e-Energy) and
its co-located tutorials and workshops, will be held in Torino, Italy,
from June 28 to July 2, 2021 (see COVID-19 related information at the
end of this CfP). By bringing together researchers in a single-track
conference designed to offer significant opportunities for personal
interaction, it is a major forum for shaping the future of this area.
We seek high-quality papers at the intersection of computing and
communication technologies with smart and sustainable energy systems.
We welcome submissions describing conceptual advances, as well as
advances in system design, implementation and experimentation, and we
explicitly welcome inter- or transdisciplinary work. ACM e-Energy is
committed to a fair, timely, and thorough review process with sound
and detailed feedback.
Relevant topics for ACM e-Energy include, but are not limited to the
following:
● AI/ML and data analytics, e.g., for tackling climate impact of
energy systems
● Algorithmic approaches to energy system problems
● Applications of cyber-physical systems and Internet-of-Things (IoT)
to smart energy systems
● Modelling and analysis of multimodal and cross-sectoral energy systems
● Automation and control of distribution and transmission networks
● Demand-side management, including innovative pricing and incentive design
● Distributed ledger systems for energy systems
● Economics and business models for smart energy systems, including
aggregators and prosumers
● Electricity market and electricity supply chain measurement,
modeling, and analysis
● Electric vehicles and energy-efficient transportation systems
● Distributed energy resources, including energy storage and renewable
resources
● Energy-efficient computing and communication, including data centers
● Microgrid and distributed generation management and control
● Modeling and understanding user behavior in energy systems
● Sizing, monitoring, and control of energy systems for smart grids,
smart buildings, and smart cities
● Privacy, cybersecurity and resilience of smart grid infrastructure
Authors unsure about topical fit are welcome to contact the program
committee co-chairs.
AUTHORS TAKE NOTE: The official publication date is the date the
proceedings are made available in the ACM Digital Library. This date
may be up to two weeks prior to the first day of your conference. The
official publication date affects the deadline for any patent filings
related to published work. (For those rare conferences whose
proceedings are published in the ACM Digital Library after the
conference is over, the official publication date remains the first
day of the conference).
General Chairs: Hermann De Meer (University of Passau, Germany),
Michela Meo (Politecnico di Torino, Italy)
Program Chairs: Omid Ardakanian (University of Alberta, Canada),
Astrid Nieße (University of Oldenburg, Germany)
Key Dates:
Paper registration deadline: January 27, 2021
Paper submission deadline: February 3, 2021
Author notification: April 20, 2021
Camera-ready submission: May 18, 2021
ACM e-Energy’20 conference: June 28 - July 2, 2021
Full Paper Submissions:
Full papers, up to 10 pages in 9-point ACM double-column format
excluding references and appendices should present original
theoretical and/or experimental research in any of the areas listed
above that has not been published, accepted for publication, or under
review by another workshop, conference, or journal. Full paper
submissions may also be considered for acceptance as Notes papers.
Paper review will follow a standard double-blind policy. As has been
realized for the last conferences in this series, selected full papers
will have the option of being fast-tracked to a high-quality journal.
A full paper submission may extend the author’s previous extended
abstract or workshop paper, provided those extensions are substantial.
In such cases, authors should (i) acknowledge their own previous
workshop publications with an anonymous citation and (ii) explain the
differences between the e-Energy submission and the prior workshop
paper.
Notes Paper Submissions:
Notes papers, up to 4 pages in 9-point ACM double-column excluding
references and appendices, are intended to discuss preliminary
research results, advocate new research directions, or present
industrial projects. Notes will be reviewed based on the novelty of
their ideas, potential for impact, and quality of presentation. Paper
review will follow a double-blind policy.
Operational Systems Paper Submissions:
Operational systems papers, up to 10 pages in 9-point ACM
double-column format excluding references and appendices, describe the
design, implementation, analysis, and experience with large-scale,
operational systems in the field. While they may not necessarily
describe new ideas, they are welcome if they disprove or strengthen
existing assumptions, deepen the understanding of existing problems,
and validate known techniques in real-world environments in which they
have never been applied before. The goal of these papers is to provide
new insights and learnings to the research community that can only be
obtained from real world implementation and deployments. Authors
should indicate in the submission form that they are submitting to
this track. Submissions to the operational systems track should also
be double-blind. However, given the nature of these papers, it is okay
to reveal the company or system name (but NOT author names and
affiliations).
COVID-19 related information:
While an on-site conference is preferred by the organizers, the
current pandemic might force us to switch to a hybrid or fully online
event. The decision on this will be published on April 20th, 2021
(author notification deadline), at the latest. Online attendance will
be possible.