AEG/TCL Building Decarbonization Task Force Roundtable
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Speakers present critical obstacles to address within 12 months and challenge the audience to develop these obstacles into one point of focus: "Regarding Building Electrification, to achieve DMV’s climate, health & equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is _________."
Participants vote to prioritize speaker obstacle statements into one point of focus.
Strategically placed at breakout tables, participants develop and pitch a 12 month solution and 90 day sprint.
Leaders can hold themselves accountable to deliver the 90 day sprint and 12 month solution as a volunteer Task Force.
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Speakers present critical obstacles to address within 12 months and challenge the audience to develop these obstacles into one point of focus: "Regarding Grid Modernization, to achieve DMV’s climate, health & equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is _________."
Participants vote to prioritize speaker obstacle statements into one point of focus.
Strategically placed at breakout tables, participants develop and pitch a 12 month solution and 90 day sprint.
Leaders can hold themselves accountable to deliver the 90 day sprint and 12 month solution as a volunteer Task Force.
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Speakers present critical obstacles to address within 12 months and challenge the audience to develop these obstacles into one point of focus: "Regarding Mobility & Clean Transportation, to achieve DMV’s climate, health & equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is _________."
Participants vote to prioritize speaker obstacle statements into one point of focus.
Strategically placed at breakout tables, participants develop and pitch a 12 month solution and 90 day sprint.
Leaders can hold themselves accountable to deliver the 90 day sprint and 12 month solution as a volunteer Task Force.
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PR Energy Week convenes select federal, state, and community leaders, utilities, regulators, national energy labs, critical energy users, NGOs, and private sector leaders to enable cross-sector mobilization on the most pressing climate, health, energy and equity challenges facing Puerto Rico within 12 months in 90 day sprints.
Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution:
"Regarding mobility & clean transportation, to achieve DMV's Climate, Health, and Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________."
Participants vote to prioritize speaker obstacle statements into one point of focus.
Strategically placed at breakout tables, participants develop and pitch a 12 month solution and 90 day sprint.
Leaders can hold themselves accountable to deliver the 90 day sprint and 12 month solution as a volunteer Task Force.
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Join us for a discussion with investors, utility companies, and building owners to strategically electrify buildings in the Golden Triangle BID of DC. With rising office vacancies and multiple local amenities, The Golden Triangle has a unique opportunity for investment in energy efficient office conversions to accelerate decarbonization.
Objective: Convene select stakeholders to develop a replicable win/win process for project development and execution using a block-by-block approach, starting with these priority areas due to obsolescence risk and office to residence conversion opportunities.
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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution:
"Regarding grid modernization, to achieve DMV's Climate, Health, and Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________."
Participants vote to prioritize speaker obstacle statements into one point of focus.
Strategically placed at breakout tables, participants develop and pitch a 12 month solution and 90 day sprint.
Leaders can hold themselves accountable to deliver the 90 day sprint and 12 month solution as a volunteer Task Force.
Interested in becoming a sponsor organization? Please Contact us.
Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near-term solution: "Regarding building electrification, to achieve DMV's Climate, Health, and Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________."
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout tables to compete on developing a 12-month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12-month solution.
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PR Energy Week convenes select federal, state, and community leaders, utilities, regulators, national energy labs, critical energy users, NGOs, and private sector leaders to enable cross-sector mobilization on the most pressing climate, health, energy and equity challenges facing Puerto Rico within 12 months in 90 day sprints.
Programming includes:
March 19 - 20: Site Visits to energy projects and meetings with community leaders (Ponce, Adjuntas, Salinas)
March 21: PR Impact Awards to celebrate leadership, collaboration and impact regarding energy projects that protect and improve lives. (San Juan)
March 19 - 22: Stakeholder Action Challenges to prioritize and commit to overcome critical obstacles to resilient energy transformation at the island, municipal and community level within 12 months in 90 day sprints. (Adjuntas, San Juan)
Additional Resources: PR Energy Week 24 Developing Agenda | PR Energy Week 23 Resource Page
This AEG Action Challenge will bring together Task Force leaders from the Grid Modernization, Mobility & Clean Transportation to present progress, crucial next steps, and participate in working groups to ensure further progress.
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AEG 23Q3 Grid Modernization
AEG 23Q4 Mobility & Clean Transportation 1,000 Ride Pledge
AEG 23Q4 Clean Transportation CFI
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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Mobility & Clean Transportation, to achieve DMV’s Climate, Health & Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 month is __________."
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.
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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Grid Modernization, to achieve DC/DMV climate, health & equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is _________."
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.
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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding building decarbonization and electrification, to achieve D.C.'s Climate, Health and Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________.”
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.
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Hosted by WSP USA and Con Edison, the AEG Net-Zero Building Summit convenes cross sectional stakeholders to present critical obstacles regarding building decarbonization and electrification that require collaboration and a near term solution. Includes: Commitments Panel Discussion, Owner/Operator/Solution Provider Speaker Challenges, A Pathway to Decarbonization Panel, and Greening the Clean Energy Workforce Panel.
Speaker Challenge: Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding building decarbonization and electrification, to achieve New York's Climate, Health and Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________.”
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.
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A multi-day, in person, series of Workforce Day, Industry Energy Connect, Success Demonstration and AEG Stakeholder Challenges to prioritize and overcome critical obstacles regarding energy infrastructure, equity, and resilience among leaders from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Limited to 100 leaders.
Puerto Rico Energy Week 2023 will convene federal, state. and city leaders, utilities, regulators, national energy labs, critical energy users, NGOs, and the private sector to enable cross-sector, inter-city mobilization on the most pressing barriers facing five metropolitan regions committed to providing healthy, safe, and prosperous communities in an equitable manner.
Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Clean Transportation, to achieve DC Metro's climate, health & equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________.
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.
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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: “Regarding Grid Modernization, to achieve DC Metro's Climate, Health & Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________.”
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.
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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Buildings & Construction, to achieve Washington D.C.'s Carbon & Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collaboratively overcome within the next 12 month is __________."
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.
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ATS22 is a multi-day, AEG Stakeholder Challenge to prioritize and overcome critical obstacles regarding energy infrastructure, equity, and resilience in San Juan, New York, and Washington DC. Limited to 100 leaders in person.
The AEG Thought Summit (ATS22) will convene federal, state, and city leaders, utilities, regulators, national energy labs, critical energy users, NGOs, and the private sector to enable cross-sector, inter-city mobilization on the most pressing barriers facing five metropolitan regions committed to providing healthy, safe and prosperous communities in an equitable manner.
DAY 1 - San Juan Stakeholder Challenge
Speakers:
Francisco Berrios Portela, Executive Director, Energy Policy Program, Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comercio
Eileen Velez-Vega, PE, Puerto Rico Secretary of Transportation and Public Works, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Don Cortez, VP, Utility Transformation, LUMA
DAY 2 - Stakeholder Challenge + Infrastructure as Destiny: Resilience, Innovation and Equity Panel
Opening Remarks:
Manuel A.J. Laboy Rivera, Executive Director, COR3 | Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency
Speakers:
Shalanda Baker, Deputy Director for Energy Justice at Office of Economic Impact and Development, U.S. Department of Energy
Lisa Brown, Senior Director, Local Government - Global Markets, Johnson Controls
Kishia L. Powell, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President, DC Water & President, NACWA
David Owens, Vice Chair, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
Infrastructure as Destiny: Resilience, Innovation and Equity
Speakers:
Marcel Castro-Sitiriche, Associate Professor, College of Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez (UPRM)
Michael Grimm, Senior Investment Officer (Coordinator), Loans Programs Office, U.S. Department of Energy
Shay Bahramirad, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Asset Management, LUMA
Maretzie Díaz Sánchez, Deputy Secretary - CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT Program, Puerto Rico Department of Housing
Infrastructure as Destiny part II: Resilience, Innovation and Equity
Speakers:
Loren Ferré Rangel, Chief Business Development Officer, Grupo Ferré Rangel
Mariette Sánchez, PE, President, MDM Consulting, LLC
Nathaniel Buescher, Associate, Islands Energy Program, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)
Erik Anderson, Senior Project Developer - Renewable Energy, Ameresco
DAY 3 - Stakeholder Challenge
Welcome Remarks:
Lara Rios, Partner, Holland & Knight, LLP
Opening Remarks:
Claudia Villar-Leeman, Energy Policy Advisor, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice
Speakers:
Thomas Lewis, Climate, Resilience, and Sustainability Executive Lead, WSP USA
Edwin Mendez, Acting Deputy Director, Capital Projects | Energy Programs, New York City Housing Authority
Soren Varela, Regional Director, Central America & Caribbean, S&C Electric Company
Roberto Muniz, PE, Manager Renewable Energy and Microgrid Engineer, ELM Companies
2:00pm - 2:00pm: The Energy Water Nexus: Resilience, Equity & Innovation
Speakers:
Kishia L. Powell, Chief Operating Officer, EVP, DC Water & President, NACWA
Lillian Mateo-Santos, Commissioner, Puerto Rico Energy Bureau
David Struble, Enterprise Client Executive, Itron
DAY 4 - Panel: Puerto Rico Critical Operators - A Path Forward
Speakers:
Eduardo Rivera, Program Manager Facilities / Real Estate, Medtronic
Joel A. Piza-Batiz, Executive Director, Puerto Rico Ports Authority
Juan Macias, Chief Executive Officer, AlphaStruxure
Jorge Hernandez, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Aerostar Airport Holdings, LLC
2022 AEG Sponsor Rate: $850
General Admission Rate: $2,495
Government/Nonprofit/Local Rate: $1,295
8:00am - 12:30 pm
Location: The American Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
Schedule of Events:
COVID-19 PROTOCOL: ATTENDEES MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED. MASKS ARE REQUESTED.
Please read the COVID-19 safety protocol below. This protocol may change according to CDC Guidelines.
Speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution. Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Participants then compete the next day in virtual breakout rooms to develop a winning 12 month solution.
Agenda:
8:00am – 8:30am NETWORKING BREAKFAST Sponsored by: Holland & Knight, LLP
8:30am – 8:45am WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
8:45am - 10:00am SPEAKER CHALLENGE
Speakers:
Eric Campbell, State Energy Program Manager, Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
Nekabari (Neka) L. Goka, Principal Business Program Manager, Utility of the Future, Pepco
Divesh Gupta, Director of Strategy, Utility of the Future, Baltimore Gas & Electric
10:00am - 10:15am TASK FORCE UPDATES
10:15am - 11:45am BREAKOUT SESSION CHALLENGE
11:45am - 12:00pm CONCLUSION
12:00pm - 12:30pm OPTIONAL NETWORKING
Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the winning obstacle.
- limited to 10 leaders
- To request an invite, please email jess@goadvancedenergy.com
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Location: AEG Zoom Studios
Schedule of Events:
July 14th (10:00 - 12:00pm): Part 1 - Speaker Challenge
Speakers:
Asim Z. Haque, Vice President of State Policy and Member Services, PJM Interconnection
Alexandra Fisher, Policy Analyst, Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) & Chair, DC PSC, Pilot Projects Governance Board
Philip Nevels, Director, Corporate Strategy, The AES Corporation
Audrey Schulman, Executive Director, HEET
July 15th (10:00 - 12:30pm): Part 2 - Breakout Room Challenge
Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the winning obstacle.
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Location: AEG Zoom Studios
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April 7th (10:00 - 11:30am): Part 1 - Speaker Challenge
Opening Remarks:
Tommy Wells, Director, DC Department of Energy & Environment
Speaker Challengers:
Cassandra McFadden, Director of Energy Management, AvalonBay Communities
Jessica Long, Director Of Sustainability, US Real Estate Nuveen
Fernando Arias, Director of Sustainability, Clark Construction Group
Anica Landreneau, Senior Principal, Global Director of Sustainable Design, HOK
April 8th (10:00 - 12:00pm): Part 2 - Breakout Room Challenge
Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the winning obstacle.
Opening Remarks:
Keith Anderson, Director, DC Department of General Services
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Location: AEG Zoom Studios
Schedule of Events:
January 13th (10:00 - 11:30am): Part 1 - Speaker Challenge
Opening Remarks:
Willie Phillips, Chairman, DC Public Service Commission
Speaker Challengers:
Tommy Wells, Director, Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE)
David Velazquez, President & CEO, Pepco Holdings
Kishia Powell, COO & Executive Vice President D.C. Water
Thomas Lewis, President of Federal Programs & Logistics/Emergency Management, WSP USA & President/CEO, WSP USA Solutions Inc.
January 13th (5:30 - 6:15pm): AEG Energy Trivia
Winner splits jackpot ($250+) with charity of choice.
January 14th (10:00 - 12:00pm): Part 2 - Breakout Room Challenge
Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the winning obstacle.
Breakout Room Discussion Leaders:
Robert Morin, Senior Project Developer, Ameresco
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Location: AEG Zoom Studios
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November 4th (10:00 - 11:30am): Part 1 - Speaker Challenge
Opening Remarks:
Jenn Hatch, Program Analyst, Urban Sustainability Administration, Department of Energy & Environment
Speaker Challengers:
William Ellis, Pepco’s Regional Vice President of Government & External Affairs, Pepco Holdings
Rachel Healy, Director, Office of Sustainability, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
Camron Gorguinpour, Director, Mobility Solutions, ENGIE Impact
Michael Bakas, Executive Vice President, Ameresco
November 4th (5:30 - 6:15pm): AEG Energy Trivia
Winner splits jackpot ($250+) with charity of choice of previous winner.
November 5th (10:00 - 12:00pm): Part 2 - Breakout Room Challenge
Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the winning obstacle.
Breakout Room Discussion Leaders:
Heather Unger, Senior Sustainability Consultant and Future Ready Program Director, WSP USA
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Location: AEG Zoom Studios
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When: October 26th @ 2:00pm - 3:30pm CT
About: Join us for a multi-sectored conversation about sustainable growth and change across the energy sector, from workforce development in green jobs to scalable carbon free investments.
Opening Remarks/Moderator:
Maria Bocanegra, Commissioner, Illinois Commerce Commission
Speakers:
Geri Melchiorre, Senior Director of Investments, University of Illinois System
Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
Cheryl McKinney, Vice President, Strategy and Portfolio, BP
Ela Eskinazi, SVP, Sustainable Finance, Head of Business Development ESG, Bank of America
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Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm + 30 min. networking
Opening Remarks:
Joan Glickman, Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of Energy
Speaker Challengers:
Itai Dadon, Global Head of Smart Cities, IoT Product Management, Itron Inc.
Bill Meehan, Director, Electric Utility Solutions, ESRI
Gilbert Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO, Volt Energy
Dane Christensen, Principal Engineer, Energy Security and Resilience, NREL
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Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm + 30 min. networking
Opening Remarks:
Jennifer McClellan, Virginia State Senator
Discussion Leaders:
Ted Trabue, Managing Director, District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility
Mark Scott, Critical Infrastructure Specialist, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
Taite McDonald, Partner, Holland & Knight
Jigar Shah, President and Co-Founder, Generate Capital
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In Part II of this series, 20Q1 Task Force Leaders and Teams from AEG Cities will present and discuss their winning 12 month solutions.
Audience will engage via video to understand, refine and strengthen these problem statements into actionable solutions.
Register Here: AEG LIVE: Critical Infrastructure & Resilience 20Q1 Recap - Part II
Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION (to comply with travel restrictions from COVID-19)
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Invited Task Force Leaders:
AEG Boston
Galen Nelson, Chief Program Officer, Mass CEC
Todd Isherwood, Program Manager, Willdan
Maria Cimilluca, Vice President - Facilities, Northeastern University
AEG New York
Steven Lichtin, Director, Business Development, Go Electric
Philip Jonat, Mechanical Engineer, WSP
AEG Chicago
Alexandria Seydel, Attorney, Stahl Cowen
Antonio Lopez-Krulas, Consulting Manager, Patrick Engineering
Alfred Saucedo, AA to Commissioner Debra Shore, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
AEG Washington
Emily LeJeune, Federal Market Applications Manager, S&C Electric
Jonathon Monken, Senior Director, System Resilience and Strategic Coordination, PJM
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In Part I of this 2 part series, 20Q1 Leading Discussion Leaders from AEG Cities will present and discuss their winning problem statement.
Audience will engage via video to understand, refine and strengthen these problem statements into actionable solutions.
Register Here: AEG LIVE: Critical Infrastructure & Resilience 20Q1 Recap - Part I
Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION (to comply with travel restrictions from COVID-19)
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Discussion Leaders:
James Goudreau, Global Head of Climate, Novartis (Boston)
Jonathon Monken, Senior Director, System Resilience and Strategic Coordination, PJM (Washington)
Karen Weigert, VP Business Strategy and Regional Operations, Slipstream (Chicago)
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Time: 6:30 - 9pm
Location: B Too, 1324 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Opening Remarks:
Joel Roberson, Public Policy and Regulatory Partner, Holland & Knight
Discussion Leaders:
Allison Davis, AICP, Director, Strategic Planning, Office of Planning, WMATA
Molly Bauch, Sr. Manager & Climate Reality Leader, Accenture
Scott Sherin, Vice President, Strategy, Alstom
Sonya Harbaugh, Co-Founder & CEO, Steer
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6:30 - 9:30pm
Discussion Leaders:
Nina Liggett, Deputy Communications Director The Office of the Chief Technology Officer, DC.gov
Tanuj Deora, Vice President, Market Development & Regulatory Affairs, Uplight
Jagoron Mukherjee, Principal Director, Utilities, Industry Innovation, Accenture
Melissa Lavinson, Senior Vice President, Government and External Affairs, PEPCO
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