2020 Oregon’s Energy Future Agenda
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Track A
Electrifying Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
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Electrifying Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Session Details:
Electrification is not just for passenger vehicles anymore. Battery electric and fuel cell electric heavy-duty vehicles, from delivery vans to buses and long haul trucks, are coming fast. Panelists will discuss the state of the technology and the work underway to accelerate the electrification of this sector of transportation.
Electrification is not just for passenger vehicles anymore. Battery electric and fuel cell electric heavy-duty vehicles, from delivery vans to buses and long haul trucks, are coming fast. Panelists will discuss the state of the technology and the work underway to accelerate the electrification of this sector of transportation.
Moderator:
Jeff Allen, Executive Director, Forth
Speakers:
Mary Brazell, Policy Advisor for Connected, Automated & Electric Vehicles, ODOT
Eva DeCesaro, Sr. Product Manager Electric Transportation, PacifiCorp
Aaron Milano, Electric Mobility Strategy and Portfolio Manager, PGE
Sean Waters, Vice President of Product Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Daimler
The Future of Local Distribution Companies
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The Future of Local Distribution Companies
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Natural gas companies” are actually “local distribution companies,” many of which, are making the transition to flow renewable natural gas and renewable hydrogen through the same pipes that historically distributed natural gas. Hear the latest on Oregon’s policy and projects to advance the transition as well as insights from the UK to help accelerate our journey.
Moderator:
Holly Braun, Energy Efficiency & Innovation Manager, NW Natural
Speakers:
Anna Chittum, Director of Renewable Resources NW Natural
Brian Jones, Senior Vice President, M.J. Bradley & Associates an ERM Group company
Grid Resiliency: Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
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Grid Resiliency: Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
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While preparation for the expected Cascadia seismic event is certainly important, we may find that near-term climate related weather and fire events sharpen our focus. In this session we’ll explore the implications for the grid – both in front and behind the meter – as well as the related policy questions.
Moderator:
Adam Schultz, Oregon Department of Energy
Speakers:
Alan Hickenbottom, Latitude45 Associates
Josh Keeling, Cadeo
Alexia Kelly, ENGIE Impact
Darren Murtaugh, Portland General Electric
Track B
Distributed Energy Resources: Opportunities & Challenges
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Distributed Energy Resources: Opportunities & Challenges
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Utilities, customers, and the grid have the opportunity to benefit from increasing deployment of DERS and their use by utilities to better manage the grid and investments. There are some challenges to accessing the full range of benefits available and bringing DERS to scale.
Utilities, customers, and the grid have the opportunity to benefit from increasing deployment of DERS and their use by utilities to better manage the grid and investments. There are some challenges to accessing the full range of benefits available and bringing DERS to scale.
Moderator:
Bryce Yonker, Executive Director, Grid Forward
Panelists:
Jason Salmi Klotz, Manager of Regulatory and Policy Strategy, Grid Architecture, Integration and System Operations, PGE
Aram Shumavon, CEO, Kavala Inc.
Suzanne Leta, Senior Manager, Global Market Strategy, SunPower
Understanding and Addressing Energy Burden in Oregon
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Understanding and Addressing Energy Burden in Oregon
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Even before the novel corona-virus pandemic, the energy affordability gap of low-income Oregonians was extensive – nearly $350 million per year statewide. This panel will discuss ongoing efforts to map and address energy burden for households across Oregon.
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Even before the novel corona-virus pandemic, the energy affordability gap of low-income Oregonians was extensive – nearly $350 million per year statewide. This panel will discuss ongoing efforts to map and address energy burden for households across Oregon.
Moderator:
Kristen Sheeran, Climate and Energy Policy Advisor to Governor Kate Brown
Speakers:
Anna Wade, Senior Financial Analyst, Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB)
Dan Elliott, Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Housing & Community Services
Wendy Gerlitz, Policy Director, NW Energy Coalition
Energy Efficiency: So Much More Than Energy Savings
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Energy Efficiency: So Much More Than Energy Savings
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Energy efficiency has the obvious benefit of being the cheapest kilowatt-hour: the one you don’t use. But energy efficiency programs are bringing benefits to families, businesses, and the grid that go way beyond gas or electricity savings. These benefits may include a safer, healthier, and more comfortable home, improved home air quality, a more responsive grid, and reduced utility investment. Panelists will talk about how energy efficiency is being used to bring a growing list of benefits.
Energy efficiency has the obvious benefit of being the cheapest kilowatt-hour: the one you don’t use. But energy efficiency programs are bringing benefits to families, businesses, and the grid that go way beyond gas or electricity savings. These benefits may include a safer, healthier, and more comfortable home, improved home air quality, a more responsive grid, and reduced utility investment. Panelists will talk about how energy efficiency is being used to bring a growing list of benefits.
Moderator:
Betsy Kauffman, Sector Lead – Renewable Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon
Panelists:
Bayoan Ware, Real Estate and Cooperative Development Placement and Replacement Manager, Casa of Oregon
Jackie Zusi-Russell, Communications Coordinator/ Home Energy Score Assessor, Community Energy Project
Cory Scott, Director of Customer Solutions, PacifiCorp