2022 Renewable Energy Conference


June 21, 2022 - June 22, 2022

A Leadership Forum on Energy Policy

via Zoom


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Presented By

The Business Council of New York State, Inc. THREI Pace University

About the Conference

Don't Miss The Premier Renewable Energy Conference on the East Coast! 

The aspirational goals established by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) have set New York on a path to green energy, but they aren’t without significant challenges for businesses and consumers. It’s time to explore how New York plans on achieving 70% renewable energy by 2030, a fully decarbonized electric generating sector by 2040, and state-wide net-zero emissions by 2050. This year, the conference will focus on the work of the Climate Action Council established under the CLCPA to implement the Act’s mandates.  Panels will explore the ambitious goals for the development and deployment of offshore wind and solar resources, the reduction in fossil generation, and adding energy storage. How business, resident, and customer requirements will be impacted by CLCPA program rollouts will also be investigated by our panels of experts.  

We will be hosting this event virtually via Zoom but this Conference is still designed to allow you to learn, meet subject matter experts, and ask questions on issues most important to you, your organization, and your business. 

Agenda

DAY ONE - TUESDAY, JUNE 21  
12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Welcome | Introductions
  • Horace Anderson, Dean, Haub School of Law [BIO]
    Pace University
  • Marvin R. Krislov, President [BIO]
    Pace University
  • Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., President and CEO [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
  • Allan R. Page, Chair [BIO]
    The Hudson Renewable Energy Institute
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Keynote Address
Implementing the CLCPA - The Climate Action Council Scoping Plan
  • Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO [BIO]
    NYSERDA
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Reaching 9,000 Mw of Offshore Wind by 2035 - In-State Supply Chain Impacts

Moderator: 

  • Ken Pokalsky, Vice President [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc

Panelists: 

  • Kevin Hansen, SVP and Head of Public Policy [BIO]
    NYS Empire State Development Corporation
  • David Howard, Head of Procurement, Offshore Americas [BIO]
    Community Offshore Wind
  • Romulo Garza, Vice President [BIO]
    New York City Economic Development Corporation
  • Fred Zalcman, Director [BIO]
    New York Offshore Wind Alliance
2:00 - 2:15 p.m.

BREAK

2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Reaching 70% Renewables in the Power Sector by 2030 and the Role of Distributed Generation

Moderator: 

  • E. Scott Medla, Managing Partner [BIO]
    Ansonia Partners, LLC

Panelists:

  • John Borchert, Senior Director, Energy Policy [BIO]
    Central Hudson Gas & Electric
  • Nicole Bouchez, Ph.D., Principal Economist, Market Design [BIO]
    New York ISO
  • Luke Falk, Senior Vice President [BIO]
    energyRe 
  • David Sandbank, Vice President, Distributed Energy Resources [BIO]
    NYSERDA
3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

A Conversation on Technology; The Glue that Holds Implementing the CLCPA Together

  • Nicholas Donofrio, IBM Fellow Emeritus and Executive Vice President Innovation and Technology, Retired [BIO]
    CEO, NMD Consulting LLC
  • Allan Page, Chair [BIO]
    The Hudson Renewable Energy Institute
4:00 - 4:15 p.m. BREAK
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.

Reaching 6,000 to 10,000 Mw of Solar by 2025
Moderator: 

  • Ken Pokalsky, Vice President [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc

Panelists: 

  • David Aaron Friedman, Associate, Corporate Development [BIO]
    Boralex
  • Evgeny Logvinov, NY Future of Electric Team Lead [BIO]
    National Grid
  • Jason Wadsworth, Category Merchant for Packaging & Sustainability [BIO]
    Wegmans Food Markets
5:15 - 5:30 p.m. Wrap Up | Conclusion Day One
DAY TWO - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22  
9:00 - 9:05 a.m.

Welcome | Introductions

  • Randi Priluck, Associate Dean, Lubin School of Business [BIO]
    Pace University
9:05 - 9:45 a.m.

Charting the Course toward 2050 – Moderated Discussion with Public Service Commissioners

Moderator: 

  • William Flynn, Partner [BIO]
    Harris Beach PLLC

Panelists:

  • Diane Burman, Commissioner [BIO]
  • Rory M. Christian, Chair [BIO]
    NYS Public Service Commission
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

Reaching 6,000 Mw of Energy Storage by 2030
Moderator: 

  • Zachary Smith, Vice President, System and Resource Planning [BIO]
    New York ISO

Panelists: 

  • Christopher Fry, Senior Director, Energy Economics [BIO]
    New York Power Authority
  • Andy Israelson, Vice President, M&A & Strategy [BIO]
    Convergent Energy + Power
  • Charles Umberger, Energy Storage Section Manager, Utility of the Future [BIO]
    Con Edison
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. BREAK
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Impacts on Residential, Government, and Business Energy Costs

Moderator: 

  • Ken Pokalsky, Vice President [BIO]
    The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Panelists: 

  • Michael B. Mager, Partner [BIO]
    Couch White / Multiple Intervenors
  • Andrew S. Rein, President [BIO]
    Citizens Budget Commision
  • James W. Taylor, President and CEO [BIO]
    Taylor Biomass Energy
  • Kevin Young, Partner [BIO]
    Young / Sommer LLC
12:00 - 12:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks | Conclusion

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Registration Information

Payment must accompany registration. You will receive two (2) Zoom links closer to the event.

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Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel your registration up to seven days prior to the event. You will be refunded, less a $75 processing fee. Cancellations received after June 13, 2022, will not be eligible for a refund. We encourage you to send a substitute in your place if you cannot attend.

Sponsorship Opportunities

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Each Sponsorship includes:

  • Complimentary Conference Registration(s)*
  • Post Conference List of Participants
  • Recognition on Conference Website and Slideshow
  • Brand exposure on social media prior to event
Conference Sponsorship Levels:  

Premier
*Opportunity to offer welcome remarks on Day 1 or showcase a promotional video (One minute maximum)
*3 complimentary registrations

$5,000
Gold
*2 complimentary registrations
$4,000

Silver
*
1 complimentary registration

$3,500

Bronze
*1 complimentary registration

$3,000

 

Event Sponsorship Levels:  

Session
*1 complimentary registration

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