The two-day Policymakers Symposium convenes elected officials, business leaders, advocates, policymakers, investors and trade associations from all perspectives who are dedicated to advancing clean energy.
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
9:00 AM – Opening Remarks
- Heather Reams, Chair, National Clean Energy Week
9:05 AM – Armchair Discussion Highlighting Clean Energy Success
- Hunter Armistead, CEO, Pattern Energy
- Heather Reams, Chair, National Clean Energy Week
9:30 AM – Looking Ahead: Energy, Climate and Tax Policy in the 119th Congress
With the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and a new Administration, Congress will have the opportunity to advance or retreat from the clean energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This panel explores what to expect for energy, climate and tax policy in the next Congress.
- Tanya Das, Director, Energy Program, Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)
- Ryan Abraham, Principal, Ernst & Young LLP
- Beth Viola, Senior Policy Advisor, Holland & Knight
- Emily Domenech, Senior Vice President, Boundary Stone Partners
- Kellie Donnelly, Executive Vice President and General Council, Lot 16
10:45 AM – The Benefits of America’s Energy Export Leadership
This panel examines the global demand for clean energy resources and technologies, as well as the leadership role the United States plays as an energy exporter and the challenges faced. Panelists will discuss traditional, low-carbon and emerging fuels and technologies.
- Christina Baworowsky, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, CRES Forum
- Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President, Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Katie Strangis, Vice President of Government and International Affairs, Westinghouse Electric Company
- Ed Brzytwa, Vice President of International Trade, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
- Anne Bradbury, President and CEO, American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC)
11:30 AM – Break
11:45 AM – Lunch is served
12:15 PM – Accelerating Energy Investments Across America
This panel explores the opportunities and obstacles for clean energy development across the United States. In particular, panelists will discuss clean energy tax credits, incentives for development, and permitting challenges that delay deployment.
- Suzanne Swink, Vice President of Government Relations, KORE Power
- Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
- Dan R. Brouillette, President and CEO, Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
- John Di Stasio, President, Large Public Power Council (LPPC)
- JC Sandberg, Chief Advocacy Officer, American Clean Power Association (ACP)
- Craig Sundstrom, Senior Manager of Energy and Environment Public Policy, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
1:15 PM – Congressional Remarks
- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-05)
1:30 PM – Break
1:45 PM – Rural America’s Role in the Clean Energy Economy
This panel discusses opportunities in rural America to develop needed domestic resources, including supply chains for clean energy, and how these opportunities can contribute to diminishing tax bases and other challenges facing rural communities.
- Christina Hayes, Executive Director, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid
- Dr. Nick Montoni, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Department of Energy (DOE)
- Tannice McCoy, President and General Manager, NewRange Copper Nickel
- Chris Barnard, President, American Conservation Coalition (ACC)
- John Godfrey, Senior Government Relations Director, American Public Power Association (APPA)
2:30 PM – Armchair Discussion on Tax & Climate Policy
- Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
- Seth Hanlon, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tax and Climate Policy, U.S. Department of the Treasury
3:00 PM – Armchair Discussion on American & Global Energy
- Mark W. Menezes, President and CEO, United States Energy Association & Former Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy
- Erik Oswald, Vice President of Advocacy and Policy Development, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions
3:20 PM – How American Innovation Increases Competition and Drives Down Industrial Emissions
This panel will feature stakeholders who will share their perspectives on how innovative technologies and associated policies are making U.S. manufacturing more globally competitive – all while reducing emissions associated with the industrial sector.
Opening remarks:
- Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH-05)
- Dr. Avi Schultz, Director, Office of Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization (IEDO), Department of Energy (DOE)\
Panel:
- Lindsey Griffith, Founder and CEO, Clean Tomorrow
- Barbara Comstock, Senior Advisor, Centerline Liberties
- Phil Kangas, Director of Outreach and Business Development, Loan Programs Office, Department of Energy
- Richard Meyer, Vice President of Energy Markets, Analysis and Standards, American Gas Association (AGA)
4:05 PM – Closing Remarks
- Heather Reams, Chair, National Clean Energy Week
Thursday, September 26, 2024
9:00 AM – Networking Break
9:30 AM – Congressional Remarks
- Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02)
10:00 AM – How Can We Deploy Clean Energy Without Permitting Reform?
This panel examines the need for permitting reform to build America’s clean energy system. The discussion will also include the challenges and creative ideas to accelerate permitting.
- Cheryl Lombard, Senior Program Director of Power, Infrastructure and Minerals, ClearPath
- Malcolm Woolf, President and CEO, National Hydropower Association (NHA)
- Rob Mosher, Vice President of Government Affairs, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)
- Kyle Davis, Senior Director of Federal Affairs, Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
10:45 AM – Break
11:00 AM – Tapping the Potential of Liquid Fuels for a Cleaner Tomorrow
This panel examines the current state of domestic liquid fuels, including biofuels, and the role they can and should play in a clean energy future. Panelists will explore the advantages, challenges and opportunities for American-sourced liquid fuels.
- Xan Fishman, Senior Director, Energy Program, Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)
- Emily Skor, CEO, Growth Energy
- Tanya Vetter, Vice President of Strategy and Planning, ExxonMobil Product Solutions
11:30 AM – Break
11:45 AM – Congressional Remarks
- Rep. John Curtis (R-UT-03)
12:00 PM – Lunch is served
12:30 PM – All Systems Go: Scaling Up the Existing Fleet and Deploying the Next Generation of Nuclear
Nuclear energy is once again being pursued as a means to provide zero-emission baseload electricity. Several new technologies are in various stages of development, including small modular and micro reactors. Panelists will discuss the readiness of the current fleet of plants to grow their contribution as the nation’s largest source of carbon-free electricity while these technologies are readied for deployment for next-generation nuclear energy.
- Nick Loris, Vice President of Public Policy, C3 Solutions
- David C. Brown, Senior Vice President of Federal Government Affairs and Public Policy, Constellation Energy
- Marcie Haber, Director of Federal Affairs, Oklo
- Bradley Williams, Senior Policy Advisor, Idaho National Laboratory
- Kati Austgen, Senior Project Manager of New Nuclear, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
1:15 PM – Break
2:00 PM – The Future of Electric Vehicles
This panel analyzes the opportunities and challenges regarding the electrification of U.S. vehicles. Panelists will explore the current state of the domestic electric vehicle ecosystem with a focus on domestic supply chains, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing and charging infrastructure deployment.
Opening remarks:
- Dr. Rachael Nealer, Deputy Director, Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation
Panel:
- India Herdman, Senior Manager of Policy Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)
- Pat Risner, President, South32 Hermosa Project
- Yvonne McIntyre, Vice President, Federal Affairs, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
- Todd Foley, Head of Government and Investor Relations, Zeta Energy
- Lee Godown, Head of Government Affairs, Nikola
- Corey Ershow, Senior Manager of Public Policy and Senior Counsel, Rivian
2:45 PM – Break
3:00 PM – At the Helm: Navigating the Challenges & Opportunities of Offshore Wind
What is the long-term landscape for offshore wind? This panel will explore the challenges and opportunities that exist for offshore wind deployment. It will also discuss the economic benefits, as well as the political challenges for implementation.
Opening remarks:
- Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02)
Panel:
- Hillary Bright, Executive Director, Turn Forward
- Seth Kaplan, Director of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs, Ocean Winds
- Laura Lightbody, Director of Energy Modernization, The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Bryan Stockton, Head of Federal and Regulatory Affairs, Orsted
3:45 PM – The Promise of Hydrogen: What It Can Do to Lower Emissions
This panel examines the clean hydrogen economy and the future impact on emissions. It will highlight the emerging technologies, as well as the challenges faced within the current regulatory framework.
Panel:
- Lesley Hunter, Senior Vice President of Policy and Engagement, American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
- Paul Wilkins, Vice President for Policy and Government Engagement, Electric Hydrogen (EH2)
- Beau Berthelot, Vice President of Business Development and Government Affairs, Maritime Partners
- Michael Hoban, General Manager of Hydrogen, Chevron New Energies
- Rachel Fox, Senior Policy Advisor, American Petroleum Institute (API)
4:30 PM – Administration Remarks
- Jigar Shah, Director, Loan Programs Office, Department of Energy
5:00 PM – Closing Remarks
- Heather Reams, Chair, National Clean Energy Week
6:45 PM – Dinner panel
- Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-AK-04)
- Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA-50)