Track A
Innovations in Transportation Electrification for a Carbon-free Future
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Innovations in Transportation Electrification for a Carbon-free Future
Session Details:
Panelists will give their assessment of where the Pacific Northwest and the nation are at in helping electric vehicles (MD/HD) become a mainstream mode of transportation.
Panelists will give their assessment of where the Pacific Northwest and the nation are at in helping electric vehicles (MD/HD) become a mainstream mode 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
Details Coming Soon!
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
More to be announced soon!
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
Andy Macklin, 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:
Coming Soon!
Panelists:
Aram Shumavon, CEO, Kavala Inc.
More panelists coming soon!
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.
Moderator:
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:
Coming soon!
Speakers:
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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Multiple projects in Oregon are demonstrating how energy efficiency can be an important vehicle for creating multiple benefits for customers.
Multiple projects in Oregon are demonstrating how energy efficiency can be an important vehicle for creating multiple benefits for customers.
Moderator:
Details coming soon!
Panelists:
Peter Kernan, Program Director, Community Energy Project
Cory Scott, Director of Customer Solutions, PacifiCorp
Mark Wyman, Senior Program Manager Residential Portfolio, Energy Trust
Additional Speakers Coming soon!