WHAT: Energy Foundation’s Federal Implementation Round-Up
WHEN: Wednesday, October 4th, from 9:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE: Sabathani Community Center, 310 E 38th Street in Minneapolis, MN 55409
Lunch will be provided. We will host an optional Happy Hour afterwards.
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Agenda and Speakers Please join the Energy Foundation for our second, in-depth discussion with local experts on the implementation of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS Science Act. With an eye toward the 2024 legislative session, how do we position stakeholders to capitalize on the historic federal climate investments, and ensure all Minnesotans benefit?
Agenda
Welcome and Opening Remarks Nichole Ramalingam, Government Relations, Energy Foundation
Keynote Speaker Dr. Pete Wyckoff, Assistant Commissioner for Federal and State Energy Initiatives
The Future of Clean Energy Tech
• Rolf Nordstrom, President and CEO, Great Plains Institute
• Michael Reese, Director, U of M Morris West Central Research and Outreach Center
• Zahra Illiff, CEO, Vessyll
• Craig McDonnell, Managing Director, Industry, Fresh Energy
Building Decarbonization
• Emily McPherson, Senior Manager, Market Development, CEE
• Rebecca Olson, Senior Director of Residential & Community Engagement, CEE
• Dan King, Chief Technology Officer, Darcy Solutions
Catered lunch *If you are interested in touring Sabathani, we will run group tours over the lunch hour.
Modernization of the Electric Grid & Achieving 100% by 2040
• Darrick Moe, President & CEO, Minnesota Rural Electric Association
• Greg Ridderbusch, CEO, Connexus Energy
• Bria Shea, Regional Vice President, Regulator Policy, Xcel Energy
• Jennifer Cady, Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Minnesota Power
Moderated by Dan Lipschultz, Consultant, Lipschultz Energy & Communications Consulting
MNDOT: Transit and Federal Programs Update
• Amber Dallman, Director Office of Sustainability and Public Health, MNDOT
• Josh Knatterud-Hubinger, Chief Financial Officer, MNDOT
• Lesley Kandara, General Manager, Metro Transit
Climate and Clean Energy Funding: EPA programs, Direct Pay, & LPO
• Dr. Kate Knuth, Climate Director, MPCA
• Taylor Cranor, Attorney Advisor, Climate Tax Project, NYU School of Law
• Brendon Slotterback, Consultant, 68Degrees Consulting
• Michael Noble, Senior Consultant, Loan Program Office, DOE
Navigators and Implementation Assistance
• Diana McKeown, CERTs Co-Director, Great Plains Institute.
• Dr. Gabriel Chan, University of Minnesota, Region 5 EPA EJ TCTAC
• Nicole Griensewic, Executive Director, Region 9 Development Commission
• Lissa Pawlisch, Minnesota Department of Commerce
Moderated by Sarah Hinde, Tunheim
Please join the Energy Foundation for our second, in-depth discussion with local experts on the implementation of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS Science Act. With an eye toward the 2024 legislative session, how do we position stakeholders to capitalize on the historic federal climate investments, and ensure all Minnesotans benefit?
This is our second in-depth discussion with local experts on the implementation of the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and the CHIPS Science Act. This event will feature morning and afternoon panels focused on this question: with an eye toward the 2024 legislative session, how do we position stakeholders to capitalize on the historic federal climate investments, and ensure all Minnesotans benefit? The event will be in-person and follow state & local COVID recommendations in place at the time. Unfortunately, there will not be a virtual attendance option for this event. If you have questions contact Nichole Ramalingam at nicholeramalingam@capitolstrategies.org