Monday 16 October 2023
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

NASEO Concurrent Regional Meetings (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Forum Suite, 3rd Floor
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Central Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

Moderator
  • Maria Effertz, Director, Division of Community Services, North Dakota Department of Commerce
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Studio Suite, 3rd Floor
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

Moderators
  • David Althoff Jr., Director, Energy Programs Office, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • Karen Lasure, Energy Development Specialist, Office of Energy, West Virginia Department of Economic Development
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Council Suite, 3rd Floor
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Midwest Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

Moderators
  • Brian Selinger, Director, Energy Office, Iowa Economic Development Authority
  • Julie Staveland, Assistant Division Director, Materials Management Division, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Directors Suite, 3rd Floor
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Northeast Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

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  • Dan Burgess, Director, Maine Governor's Energy Office
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  • Katie Dykes, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Galleria Room, Ballroom Level
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Southeast Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

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  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Grand Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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Western Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

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  • Michael Furze, Assistant Director, Energy Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM Grand Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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NASEO Board of Directors Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices and Registered Affiliate Members Only)

NASEO's Board of Directors Meeting is open to NASEO State and Territory Energy Office and Affiliate members only. The meeting will cover NASEO policy, programmatic, and administrative updates, the election of NASEO’s Executive Officers, and approval of NASEO’s budget.

Presenters
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM Grand Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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NASEO Annual Business Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices and Registered Affiliate Members Only)

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  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM Skyline I/II, 23rd Floor

NASEO Member Welcome Reception (State and Territory Energy Offices and Registered Affiliate Members Only)

Tuesday 17 October 2023
8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Welcome and Introductions

This opening session sets the stage for our conference.

Presenters
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  • Janine Benner, Director, Oregon Department of Energy
8:10 AM - 8:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Oregon’s Energy Priorities: Safe, Equitable, Clean, and Sustainable Future

Oregon is on the leading edge of clean energy and climate policies and programs that ensure its residents have reliable and affordable energy while also advancing energy solutions and battling climate change. This session will highlight the State of Oregon’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency, and transition to cleaner sources of energy.

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8:30 AM - 9:15 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Status of the States and Territories: Charting the Course for Clean Energy Innovation, Resilience, and Affordability

State and Territory Energy Offices’ efforts to advance clean energy innovation, energy system resilience, and affordability for consumers and businesses is at the core of most state energy priorities. These issues, along with decarbonization and ambitious economic development goals, add to the challenges and opportunities facing most states. This session offers the latest energy policy and program news from State and Territory Energy Offices spanning the breadth of our nation as states rise to the challenge of addressing transformational energy change.

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  • Dr. Will Toor, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office
  • Dan Burgess, Director, Maine Governor's Energy Office
  • Dayna Cobb, Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Rebecca Respicio, Director, Guam Energy Office
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Delivering Clean Energy Innovation to Meet America’s Energy Imperatives

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  • Jeff Marootian, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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The Climate, Economic, and National Security Roles of U.S. Natural Gas Exports in a Low-Carbon World

The unprecedented events of COVID-19 and Russa’s invasion of Ukraine have placed energy security at center stage, even as the threat of climate change places greater demands on global decarbonization solutions.  This thought-leader session provides analysis from the Energy Futures Initiative which underscores the important role of natural gas in the transition to a low-carbon future. Natural gas can help countries meet both energy security needs and decarbonization goals. As the world’s largest natural gas exporter, the United States plays a crucial role in helping countries address their own energy security and climate goals, while supporting U.S. national security and climate interests.

Moderator
  • Jason Lanclos, Energy Director, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
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10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Energy Infrastructure, Innovation, and Economic Development Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Open to All Registered Attendees)

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Broadway Room, Plaza Level
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1-Pragmatic Energy Infrastructure Siting Solutions: Rights of Way, Local Stakeholders, and Access to Federal Lands and Waters

The path to a clean energy future requires a more robust electric transmission system to enhance reliability, ensure affordability, and support greater access to renewable energy and other clean electricity generation.  The challenges of siting distributed energy resources and transmission are complex and require a comprehensive approach.  This session will explore both the challenges and the potential solutions to facilitating both efficient and equitable siting through a variety of programmatic, policy, and planning approaches.

Moderator
  • Kristina Fugate, Legal Counsel, Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources
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10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Parlor Room, Ballroom Level
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2-Clean Energy for State Economic Competitiveness: State Economic Development Agency Collaboration, Federal Incentives, and Model Approaches

The U.S. energy sector is a powerful driver of community and economic development and job growth. For many State and Territory Energy Offices, the economic development benefits of energy investments are a critical component of both long-term energy policy and planning efforts as well as near-term investments to expand clean, reliable, affordable, and resilient energy options. This session will explore the linkages between energy and economic development, with a particular focus on the role of economic and workforce development partners in advancing energy goals.

Moderator
  • Emily Wilbur, Director, Division of Energy, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Presenters
  • Maria Effertz, Director, Division of Community Services, North Dakota Department of Commerce
  • Starlette Hodge, State Energy Program Manager, State Energy Office, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
  • Delaney Luna, Senior Economic Development Associate, International Economic Development Council
  • Celina Cunningham, Deputy Director, Maine Governor's Energy Office
Presentations
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Skyline II, 23rd Floor
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3-Fusion Energy Breakthrough: Insights on Technology Readiness and What’s to Come

Across the country, efforts are underway to prepare fusion energy for commercial viability by the mid-2030s. Research, development, and demonstration of fusion energy is occurring at universities, national labs, and in the private sector with support from states and the federal government. This session will provide an overview of what fusion energy is, how states can support fusion energy through their policies and programs, and what some of the key regulatory and market questions are.

Moderator
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Presenters
  • Kristen Cullen, Head of Public Affairs, Commonwealth Fusion Systems
  • Devin Mussell, Health Physics Lead, Helion Energy
  • Melvin Weatherly, Radiation Health Physicist Lead, Fusion Energy and Radiation Therapy, Washington State Department of Health
Presentations
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Keynote Lunch (Open to All Registered Attendees)

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  • Maria Robinson, Director, Grid Deployment Office, U.S. Department of Energy
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Energy Transition Investments for Affordability and Our Clean Energy Future Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Open to All Registered Attendees)

1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Broadway I/II, Plaza Level
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1-Inclusive Shared Solar: Breakthroughs in State Policies, Programs, and Partnerships

State policies and investments have played a critical role in establishing and expanding community solar markets across the country; now, many state policymakers face the important challenge of ensuring that community solar programs are accessible and available to those who most stand to benefit from affordable clean energy options. In this session, join state, federal, and industry experts to learn about recent advancements in inclusive, affordable, and accessible community solar program design and to discuss “what’s next” in state and federal community solar policies and programs.

Moderator
  • Michelle Gransee, Deputy Commissioner, Energy Resources Division, Minnesota Department of Commerce
Presenters
  • Ethan Tremblay, Policy and Markets Program Manager, Maine Governor’s Energy Office
  • Jacqueline (Jae) Berg, Director, Distributed Energy Resources Program, Center for Sustainable Energy
  • Ariel Drehobl, Management and Program Analyst, Solar Energy Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Rikkia Ramsey-Williams, Director of National Programs, Coalition for Community Solar Access
  • Grady Bailey, Southwest Regional Manager, Smart-E Loan Program, Inclusive Prosperity Capital
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1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Broadway III/IV, Plaza Level
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2-Decarbonizing America’s Energy System: The Status and Outlook for Market-Oriented, Large-Scale Solutions

America’s energy system offers a wide range of market-oriented opportunities to advance decarbonization at scale. This session examines opportunities and barriers to deploying renewable natural gas, hydrogen, and other low-carbon solutions–paired with efficiency and carbon utilization–can help get America to zero.

Moderator
  • David Althoff Jr., Director, Energy Programs Office, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Presenters
  • Morgan Hoy, Senior Market and Regulatory Analyst, Energy Market Analysis and Standards Team, American Gas Association
  • Quinn Antus, Program Manager, Emerging Markets and Carbon Management/CDR, Colorado Energy Office
  • Savita Bowman, Program Manager, Carbon Management, ClearPath
  • Autumn Proudlove, Associate Director, Policy and Markets, North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center
Presentations
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Parlor Room, Ballroom Level
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3-State Programmatic and Policy Actions to Facilitate Nuclear Energy Readiness

Nuclear energy plays a significant role in advancing decarbonization, economic development, and reliability across the country. As states look for opportunities to move the market forward for nuclear energy, particularly regarding small modular reactors and microreactors, they have begun developing strategic frameworks and roadmaps, forming working groups, and holding stakeholder convenings. This panel will provide insights into some of these state-level activities and highlight relevant programmatic and policy considerations.

Moderator
  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Presenters
  • Rob Creager, Executive Director, Wyoming Energy Authority
  • Dr. Steve Aumeier, Senior Advisor, Nuclear Energy Strategic Programs, Idaho National Laboratory
  • Christine Csizmadia, Senior Director, State Governmental Affairs and Advocacy, Nuclear Energy Institute
Presentations
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Council Suite, 3rd Floor
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4-Is Geothermal Energy a Sleeping Giant? Harnessing the Earth’s Heat for Buildings, Communities, and the Grid

New technologies and approaches, from new approaches for heating and cooling of buildings and neighborhoods to applying oil and gas industry expertise and workforce in new directions, geothermal technologies and approaches will enable access to tremendously large, clean, 24/7 energy resources. Hear from states and the U.S. Department of Energy-supported FORGE laboratory on exciting new possibilities, including through the Enhanced Geothermal Shot, for opening this vast energy frontier.

Moderator
  • Greg Todd, Director, Utah Office of Energy Development
Presenters
  • Dr. Will Toor, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office
  • Dr. Joseph Moore, Managing Principal Investigator, Utah FORGE and Research Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Utah
Presentations
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Networking Break

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Energy Deep-Dives and Peer-to-Peer Discussion Concurrent Breakouts Sessions (Open to All Registered Attendees)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Broadway I/II, Plaza Level
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1-Grid Resilience and Technology Solutions to Ease Transmission Constraints and Solve Distribution Conundrums (NASEO Electricity Committee)

The combination of an aging grid, along with increased frequency of extreme weather events, the need to connect renewable energy resources with energy demand, and the push toward electrification of both buildings and transportation are contributing to the growing need for transmission and distribution improvements and enhancements. This session will explore various grid resilience measures planned through 40101(d) as well as technological innovations that will enable the U.S. to overcome the challenges in the way of moving toward a clean energy grid.

Moderator
  • Chris Yunker, Managing Director, Resiliency, Clean Transportation and Analytics, Hawaii State Energy Office
Presenters
  • Barbara Tyran, Director, External Relations, National Hydropower Association
  • Jeremy Lewis, Deputy Director, Energy Conservation and Management Division, New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
  • Eknath Vittal, Senior Principal Technical Leader, Electric Power Research Institute
  • Martha Duggan, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Broadway III/IV, Plaza Level
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2-Financing and Incentives for Clean Energy Projects: Perspectives from the States, Private Sector, and Federal Government

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act established new financing programs and advanced a number of incentives to encourage the development of clean energy projects in a variety of sectors of state energy economies, and State Energy Officials play central roles in the implementation of these programs as well as education on these programs to potential customers. This session will discuss upcoming financing opportunities, review key information from state Revolving Loan Fund programs, and provide information on how customers in the public and private sectors are considering utilizing updated tax credits.

Moderator
  • Eddy Trevino, Director, State Energy Conservation Office, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Presenters
  • Sean Williamson, Program and Management Analyst, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Emily Slusser, Program and Management Analyst, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Dr. Timothy Unruh, Executive Director, National Association of Energy Service Companies
  • Matthias Kurwig, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Enervee
Presentations
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Parlor Room, Ballroom Level
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3-Raising the Temperature on Extreme Heat: Smart Surfaces and Efficient Cooling

In 2023, the northern hemisphere experienced unprecedented heat waves, affecting billions of people globally and at least one-third of the U.S. population. States and cities alike are taking steps to help communities weather these extremes by investing in cooling technologies and surfaces, improving resiliency and supporting public health and comfort. This talk will highlight state and local advancements and accomplishments.

Moderator
  • Alan Zelenka, Assistant Director for Planning and Innovation, Oregon Department of Energy
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Council Suite, 3rd Floor
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4-Rural Energy Innovations and Enhanced Federal Investments

Federal investments have an important role in supporting clean energy production and energy efficiency innovations in rural areas across the country. This session will discuss how states can increase resilience, lower energy costs, support clean energy, and advance economic development for rural stakeholders, including remote populations and the agricultural sector, by leveraging unprecedented levels of funding focused on enhancing rural energy production, innovation, and access.

Moderator
  • Ben Brouwer, Bureau Chief, Energy Office, Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Presenters
  • Joe Pater, Director, Office of Energy Innovation, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
  • Brian Selinger, Director, Energy Office, Iowa Economic Development Authority
  • Margaret Hoffmann, Oregon State Director, Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Jaime Jackson, Senior Advisor, Rural Utility Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Wednesday 18 October 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Dynamic Loads, Virtual Power Plants, and Connected Communities

Increasingly, distributed energy resources, grid-interactive equipment, and supportive technologies enable orchestration of electricity loads and supply to provide grid services and serve as “virtual power plants” that improve energy reliability and resilience, moderate costs, integrate renewable generation, accommodate building, industrial and transportation electrification, and reduce emissions. States, utilities, building owners and operators, industrial users, aggregators, and product and service providers all play critical enabling roles. This session will offer state, U.S. Department of Energy, and utility association experts on technological, policy, and regulatory opportunities.

Moderator
  • Paul Heitmann, Program Manager, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Presenters
  • Dr. Andrew McAllister, Commissioner, California Energy Commission
  • Ram Narayanamurthy, Deputy Director, Building Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Aaron Berndt, Head of Energy Industry Partnerships, Google
Presentations
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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DOE Buildings and Industrial Strategic Priorities

The buildings and industry programs within the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy are at the forefront of energy innovation, efficiency and decarbonization efforts. Decades of State Energy Office, private-sector, and National Laboratory partnerships have delivered tremendous economic and environmental value for consumers and businesses. Today, DOE’s work in these critical energy end-use areas offers new means to lower energy costs, reduce emissions, improve U.S. economic competitiveness, and support electric grid load management. This leadership session offers the latest news on DOE’s priorities and opportunities in these important sectors.

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  • Dr. Carolyn Snyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Buildings and Industry, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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American Manufacturing Renaissance: Productive, Prosperous, and Increasingly Clean

American manufacturing is looking up. Expanding industrial investments offer large economic development and job growth opportunities. In this session, learn about how key levers—energy and material efficiency, electrification, new processes, and carbon management—are and will improve industrial productivity, competitiveness, and prosperity while advancing environmental sustainability.

Moderator
  • Jason Lanclos, Energy Director, Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
Presenters
  • Dr. Carolyn Snyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Buildings and Industry, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Julie Staveland, Assistant Division Director, Materials Management Division, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Presentations
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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DOE-SCEP Partnerships and Regional Engagement

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) is working to bolster energy entrepreneurship and support the deployment of clean energy programs in states and communities nationwide. During this session, SCEP leadership will share the latest on state-federal partnership opportunities, and discuss DOE’s regional engagement strategy on key energy and climate issues.

Moderator
  • Sara Bazemore, Director, State Energy Office, South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
Presenter
  • Dr. Henry McKoy, Director, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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DOE’s Building Technologies Office: State-DOE Partnerships to Transform Building Technologies, Services, and Markets

This session will provide an update from the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office Director. Director Mahoney will update participants on Building Technologies Office resources, priorities, and opportunities for partnership.

Moderator
  • Mark Glick, Chief Energy Officer, Hawaii State Energy Office
Presenter
  • Mandy Mahoney, Director, Building Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Leveraging Private Market Partners to Simplify Program Implementation

States do not need to put together the puzzle of residential energy programs on their own. With decades of experience managing energy efficiency projects, these speakers will cover the ways that private market partners can support State Energy Offices in the implementation of home energy rebate programs.

Moderator
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
Presenters
  • Lily Li, Chief Executive Officer and Product Architect, Hancock Software
  • Dan Bradley, Partner, Guidehouse
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level

Networking Lunch (Open to All Registered Attendees)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Foundational Energy Programs Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Open to All Registered Attendees)

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Grand Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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1-Building Performance Standards, Codes, and Utility Data Access: Tools, Models, and the Latest State Actions (NASEO Buildings Committee)

This session will provide updates from states on the increased nationwide momentum to adopt and legislate policies to enhance building energy performance, as well as measures to support program implementation and maximize building owner compliance, including utility engagement for whole-building data access. This session will also highlight the technical support available to states from federal agencies and national laboratories.

Moderators
  • Julie Staveland, Assistant Division Director, Materials Management Division, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
  • Susanne DesRoches, Vice President, Clean and Resilient Buildings, New York State Energy and Research Development Authority
Presenters
  • Ashley Armstrong, IRA Management Expert and Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Kim Cheslak, Advisor, Building Energy Codes Program, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • Blake Shelide, Facilities Engineer, Oregon Department of Energy
  • Katy Hatcher, ENERGY STAR National Manager, Public Sector, Climate Protection Partnerships Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Presentations
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Broadway I/II, Plaza Level
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2-Planning for the Arrival of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles (NASEO Transportation Committee)

To harness the energy, economic development, and air quality benefits of transitioning to electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), states across the country are adopting Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rules, with some committing to achieve 100 percent sales of electric trucks by 2050. In addition, utilities and the private sector are investing in needed electric system upgrades and deploying charging infrastructure in preparation for the arrival of electric MHDVs. This session will invite states in the Pacific Northwest to share insights on their policy, program, and planning strategies to support electric MHDV adoption, and will spotlight public-private partnership models to support MHDV charging.

Moderator
  • Alexa Voytek, Deputy Director, Programs, Innovation and Transportation, Communications, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Presenters
  • Michael Freels, Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Energy
  • Steven Hershkowitz, Transportation Electrification Policy Lead, Energy Policy Office, Washington State Department of Commerce
  • Diego Quevedo, Charging Infrastructure Senior Engineer, Utilities Lead, Daimler Trucks North America
  • Becca Baldwin, Transportation Electrification Engineer, Portland General Electric
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Parlor Room, Ballroom Level
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3-Regional Collaboration, Cybersecurity, and Risk Assessments: Connecting the Dots (NASEO Energy Security Committee)

The rapid growth of grid-connected technologies and increasing demand for petroleum has elevated the need among State Energy Offices to have critical data to evaluate and assess a potential risk to both the electric and fuel sectors. Interstate coordination can hasten the response and lessen the impact of an event on petroleum resources and the grid. This session will discuss opportunities and challenges for a regional response, cybersecurity threats to resiliency, and tools to better understand, and mitigate, a risk.

Moderator
  • Ben Bolton, Senior Energy Programs Administrator, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Presenters
  • Carlos Tejera Fernández, Director, Energy Policy Program, Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce
  • Megan Levy, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Project Manager, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Deanna Henry, Emergency Preparedness Manager, Oregon Department of Energy
  • Jeff Morris, Senior Director, State Government Relations, Schneider Electric
  • Sarah Trent, Program Manager, Energy Security, National Association of State Energy Officials
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Broadway III/IV, Plaza Level
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4-Incorporating Equity and Community Benefits into Contractor Training (NASEO Energy Equity Committee)

Join the NASEO Energy Equity Committee for a discussion of the Community Benefits Plan required by the State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants (CTG) application currently open to State and Territory Energy Offices. The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Economic Impact and Diversity and Office of State and Community Energy Programs will provide an overview of the requirements and methods for compliance. This will be a discussion-based session; please bring your questions about completing a Community Benefits Plan for the CTG funding opportunity.

Moderators
  • Michael Furze, Assistant Director, Energy Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
  • Stacey Washington, Senior Energy Program Manager, Energy Office, South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
Presenters
  • James Strange, Consultant, Office of Economic Impact and Diversity, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Angela Dayton, Workforce Training Program Manager, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Brittany Stitch, Senior Advisor, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Presentations
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Residential Energy Efficiency and Beneficial Electrification Concurrent Breakout Sessions (Open to All Registered Attendees - Closed to Media)

These concurrent sessionse explore four priority topics State and Territory Energy Offices must navigate in the execution of residential energy efficiency and beneficiation electrification programs.

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Grand Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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1-Categorical Eligibility and Income Verification (Closed to Media)

Qualifying households for programming based on their income is a delicate task that requires precision and tact. How programs succeed in this role will be the topic of this discussion.

Moderator
  • Michelle Gransee, Deputy Commissioner, Energy Resources Division, Minnesota Department of Commerce
Presenters
  • Rupa Deshmukh, Energy Efficiency Manager, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
  • Joan Glickman, Senior Advisor, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Juliet Ellis, Head of Utilities, Promise
  • Rob Curis, Manager, Government Affairs, Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
  • Alex Scott, Vice President of Business Development, CLEAResult
  • Lydia Murray, Managing Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Parlor Room, Ballroom Level
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2-Workable Options for Residential Program Braiding (Closed to Media)

Braiding and stacking and leveraging, oh my! Program braiding is a popular topic but how can State Energy Offices practically use multiple programs to maximize benefits? This session will explore successes to date.

Moderator
  • Dan Burgess, Director, Maine Governor's Energy Office
Presenters
  • Janine Benner, Director, Oregon Department of Energy
  • Nick Burger, Deputy Director, Energy Administration, District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
  • Dr. Lauren Ross, Senior Technical Advisor, Multifamily Building Energy Efficiency, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Brian Kealoha, Chief Growth and Impact Officer, VEIC
  • Kara Saul Rinaldi, President and Chief Executive Officer, AnnDyl Policy Group, LLC
  • Art Christianson, Senior Manager, Utility and Government Rebates, The Home Depot
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Broadway I/II, Plaza Level
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3-Training and Credentials for the Contractor Workforce (Closed to Media)

Residential energy programs reckon with the appropriate training and credentialing requirements for participating contractors. This session will review the landscape of residential energy efficiency and beneficial electrification education.

Moderator
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Presenters
  • Stephanie Insinna-Sahondo, Director, Weatherization Assistance Program, Colorado Energy Office
  • Karen Lasure, Energy Development Specialist, Office of Energy, West Virginia Department of Economic Development
  • Jenny Wiedower, ORISE Science, Technology, and Policy Fellow, Building Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Darnell Johnson, Chief Executive Officer and President, Urban Efficiency Group; Board Chair, Building Performance Association
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Broadway III/IV, Plaza Level
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4-Tangible Strategies for Market Transformation (Closed to Media)

How can State Energy Offices transform the market for energy efficiency and beneficial electrification in their state? Methods to capture the value of improvements in real estate transactions, virtual power plants, and sustainable contractor business models.

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  • David Althoff Jr., Director, Energy Programs Office, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • Amy Royden-Bloom, Program Manager, Residential Building Program, Building Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Maddy Salzman, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Earth Advantage
  • Josh Keeling, Senior Vice President, Market Development, UtilityAPI
  • Heather Elias, Vice President of Real Estate, Pearl Certification
5:15 PM - 6:45 PM Grand Ballroom II, Ballroom Level

Networking Reception and Affiliate Posters and Exhibit Session (Open to All Registered Attendees)

Thursday 19 October 2023
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Trends, Direction, and Questions: State Perspectives and Rebate Discussions “Report Out”

Moderators
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  • Eddy Trevino, Director, State Energy Conservation Office, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Presenters
  • John Taylor, Executive Director, Consortium for Energy Efficiency
  • Maureen McNamara, ENERGY STAR State and Utilities Partnership Lead, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Ali Garrison, Senior Manager, HORNE
  • Lloyd Kass, Vice President of Market Development and Regulatory Strategy, Franklin Energy
  • Angie Ziech-Malek, Director of IRA Programs, DNV
  • Prerna Tomar, Director, Public Policy, Samsung
  • David Pickles, Senior Vice President Strategy, Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure, ICF
  • Melissa Bailey, Director, Division of Efficiency and Energy Resources, Vermont Department of Public Service
  • Maria Effertz, Director, Division of Community Services, North Dakota Department of Commerce
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
Moderator
Presenters

The Latest News on Home Energy Rebates and Contractor Training Grants

Representatives from the U.S. Department of Energy will share the latest developments on the deployment of Home Energy Performance-Based, Whole-House Rebates, High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program, and State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants.

Moderator
  • Mark Glick, Chief Energy Officer, Hawaii State Energy Office
Presenters
  • Karen Zelmar, Home Energy Rebates Program Manager, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Angela Dayton, Workforce Training Program Manager, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Break

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
Moderator
Presenters

DOE Update on the U.S. State Energy Program, Weatherization Assistance Program, and Technical Assistance

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working closely with the states to administer the U.S. State Energy Program (SEP) and Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and is crafting a suite of technical assistance offerings to support implementation of key energy programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act. This session will feature updates on SEP and WAP implementation and share the latest on DOE’s technical assistance strategy.

Moderator
  • Kristofor Anderson, Director, Energy Resources Division, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Presenters
  • AnnaMaria Garcia, Associate Director, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Ari Gerstman, State Energy Program Manager, Transformation and Planning, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Erin Taylor, Innovation and Special Projects Supervisor, State Energy Program, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
Moderator
Presenter

State and Local Roles, Motivations, and Benefits in Deep Decarbonization

Join members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ad hoc committee on “Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions,” for a discussion of key implications and considerations for State Energy Officials pursuing resilience and economic development priorities through energy and climate policies and investments.

Moderator
  • Sandy Fazeli, Senior Managing Director, National Association of State Energy Officials
Presenter
  • Devashree Saha, Director, U.S. Clean Energy Economy Program, World Resources Institute
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
Moderator
Presenters

NASEO's Washington Updated, Closing Remarks, and Adjourn

Moderator
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
Presenters
  • Jeffrey Genzer, General Counsel, National Association of State Energy Officials
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority