Full Agenda

This opening session sets the stage for our conference.

States are continuing to lead on climate actions. In their efforts to achieve the deep decarbonization of their economies, they are enacting strong renewable energy and energy efficiency laws and goals, exploring the use of various new and existing technologies, and developing smart, focused programs to ensure that all sectors of their economies have the resources and expertise needed to transition to carbon-neutral operations. This session will focus on new efforts, programs, or legislation in states related to climate change and provide a comprehensive overview of state climate actions to achieve deep decarbonization pathways. 

California is a global leader in addressing climate change and Edison International, through its subsidiaries, is leading the transformation of the electric industry to better serve their customers, protect the environment and improve public health. This session will highlight the clean energy, efficient electrification, and grid modernization efforts of Edison International to provide safe, reliable, and affordable power to its customers.

For three decades, State Energy Offices and their agricultural partners have worked to find innovative means to lower agricultural energy inputs, increase productivity, and help farmers succeed. Private sector innovators – disruptors – are making historic strides by harnessing nature to help farmers feed the planet. This session features a global leader in the move to deliver sustainability-driven technology and big data to farmers around the world.

More than two million professionals compose the U.S. energy efficiency workforce. Effective training, job placement, and policy initiatives can ensure energy efficiency continues to be a job creator and driver. During this session, E4TheFuture will present an overview of findings from their newly released energy efficiency jobs update report.

Although women comprise less than one-third of the energy workforce opportunities for them have increased significantly in recent years. This plenary session will feature a facilitated discussion with female leaders to explore the evolving landscape for women in energy, share insights from their careers, and highlight opportunities for women to grow their career in the energy sector.

State renewable energy goals and carbon management objectives are driving ever larger investments on renewable energy systems.  Integration of new, intermittent systems presents new challenges for grid operation and resource adequacy.  Energy storage may offer solutions to addressing capacity and reliability concerns, as well as promote resilience.  With the recent passage of FERC Order 841, it seems the regulatory landscape is also transitioning to create economic pathways for energy storage.  This panel will look at the technology landscape for energy storage, consider new, large-scale storage options, and discuss the impact of FERC Order 841 for opening new opportunities for grid level storage.

As part of its mission, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy funds projects to develop advanced technologies that improve the overall performance, reliability and flexibility of the nation’s existing coal-fired power plant fleet as well as to improve the recovery of rare earth elements from domestic coal resources. This session will explore DOE’s research and development priorities to support advanced coal technologies.

The increase in unconventional oil and gas production due to technology advancements as well as rising climate change concerns have transformed the nation’s energy landscape and environmental debates over the last few years. Capturing carbon from industrial facilities and power plants and putting that carbon to beneficial economic use or storing it geologically has an important role to play in reducing carbon emissions, supporting domestic energy and industrial production, and contributing to economic wellbeing and workforce development. This discussion-based session will include expert presenters from the public and private sector who will review the status of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies and projects, as well as state and federal policy frameworks and initiatives to support further deployment.

This keynote session will look at the challenge of addressing climate issues and opportunities to build a clean energy future.

This session identifies successful practices and emerging approaches of energy efficiency financing programs for small businesses and discusses some of the remaining challenges for fulfilling the energy and demand savings potential of the small business sector. This session will also provide information around key best practices and strong examples of programs delivering financing to small businesses and help State Energy Officials become subject matter experts to work within their state to influence and/or deliver effective programs for this important sector.

As states and territories seek opportunities to increase energy productivity and reduce emissions, mechanical insulation is an important and often overlooked solution in commercial and industrial applications. LMCT and their members deliver energy efficiency solutions and workforce development opportunities through apprenticeships and on-the-job training which provide a pathway to well-paying jobs. This session will provide information on mechanical insulation applications and workforce development opportunities.

Across the country, states are considering adoption of new codes, many after having used the 2009 Internal Energy Conservation Code (IECC) for many years. During this session attendees will hear one state’s experience making the change and will receive an update on what to expect as the 2021 IECC is developed this year, culminating in an online voting process in November. Attendees will also hear from California on the upcoming inclusion of solar photovoltaics in the energy code and net zero energy requirements for new homes beginning in 2020.

Our transportation system is on the brink of a radical transformation as we transition to zero-emission, connected, and shared vehicles, and introduce new and innovative modes of transportation. During this keynote address, Stephen Ellis with American Honda Motor Company will talk about Honda’s advances in motor vehicle technology and offer insights on the future of mobility.

Fuel cells offer a zero-emission mobility solution for on- and off-road vehicles. Hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles are now available from several major automakers, and states across the country are considering funding hydrogen forklifts and other off-road applications through the Volkswagen Settlement. During this session, experts will share insights on the current and near-future hydrogen fuel cell market and will explore ways hydrogen fuel cell off-road vehicles can help states meet their energy and climate goals.

As states work to reduce the energy intensity and carbon footprint of their transportation sector, many are working with private sector partners, utilities, and others to thoughtfully plan for infrastructure development and invest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles. This session will highlight state strategies to engage with key stakeholders and leverage public funding to draw-in private investment to support electrification of the transportation sector. The panel will also address strategies to ensure that infrastructure is developed in an equitable manner and serves the needs of residents from all communities and income levels.

Political Climate will record a Podcast at the NASEO Annual Meeting exploring how state-level policies are moving the needle on the U.S. clean energy transition. Political Climate is the only podcast offering an inside-the-trenches view on how energy and climate decisions get made and offers a platform for constructive debate on energy and environmental issues in America. During this session, the Political Climate hosts will explore how recent policy and program developments in the states are impacting federal climate action, and what is still needed to achieve a clean energy economy.

During this session, participants will hear updates from the U.S. Department of Energy on the U.S. State Energy Program Office and will learn about the Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program Office’s State and Local Solution Center.

This discussion with NASEO's General Counsel will provide the latest news on Congressional and federal agency priorities and the outlook for energy policy.

(Space is limited and advance registration is required. Please email Shemika Spencer at: sspencer@naseo.org).

Honda Research and Development Facility (12:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Take a 90-minute walking tour of American Honda Motor Company’s 101-acre campus in nearby Torrance which opened in 1994 and serves as the sales and marketing headquarters for the U.S. as well as the research and development center. In 2018, Honda installed a 6,000-panel rooftop solar energy system that generates approximately 3,000 megawatt hours (MWh) annually and offsets roughly 30 percent of the purchased electricity for the entire campus. It is one of the largest commercial building installations in Southern California and expands Honda's ongoing commitment to reduce its environmental footprint by developing and implementing renewable energy projects throughout its operations. The campus also includes research and design studios and a solar-powered hydrogen refueling station for fuel cell electric vehicles.

Southern California Edison Energy Education Center (12:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Take a 90-minute tour of Southern California Edison’s Energy Education Center – Irwindale where guests can view interactive displays and exhibits that showcase clean energy technologies, sustainable designs and energy saving solutions. The Center is a resource for integrated energy efficiency, demand response and distributed generation education and training that uses the latest in state-of-the-art technologies to help residents and businesses make smart energy decisions. Unique offerings at the Center include: the Lighting Academy, Tool Lending Library, Foodservice Technology Center, and Smart Energy Experience.

CTC Global Factory Tour (12:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Take a 90-minute tour of CTC Global’s campus and ACCC® Conductor Factory in Irvine. The 200,000 square foot campus, which opened in 2004, houses CTC Global’s corporate offices, business development team managers, product engineering and research and development staff, application engineers, procurement and production teams and quality assurance staff. In addition to producing the CTC Global ACCC conductor’s hybrid carbon and glass fiber ACCC core, CTC Global also produces a number of components used in various connectors such as dead-ends and splices. CTC Global also manufactures its own production equipment and tooling as well as test fixtures and other components. The campus includes a mechanical test lab, a quality control test lab, a separate chemistry lab and accelerated and long-term test fixtures and other quality assurance and quality control devices. To learn more about CTC’s manufacturing facility, visit: https://www.ctcglobal.com and click on the “Tour the Factory” picture for a brief video.