Tuesday 6 February 2024
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

NASEO Concurrent Regional Meetings (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Longworth Room, Ballroom Level
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Central Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

Moderators
  • Maria Effertz, Director, Division of Community Services, North Dakota Department of Commerce
  • Lynn Retz, Executive Director, Energy Office, Kansas Corporation Commission
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Potomac Room, Third Floor
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

Moderators
  • David Althoff Jr., Director, Energy Programs Office, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • Nick Burger, Deputy Director, Energy Administration, District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Dumbarton Room, Third Floor
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Midwest Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

Moderators
  • Julie Staveland, Assistant Division Director, Materials Management Division, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
  • Emily Wilbur, Director, Division of Energy, Missouri Department of Natural Resources
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Wilson Room, Third Floor
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Northeast Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

Moderators
  • Dan Burgess, Director, Maine Governor’s Energy Office
  • Katie Dykes, Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Roosevelt Room, Ballroom Level
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Southeast Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

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  • Mitchell Simpson, Director, Energy Office, Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
  • Kenya Stump, Executive Director, Office of Energy Policy, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Decatur Room, Ballroom Level
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Western Regional Meeting (State and Territory Energy Offices Only)

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  • Michael Furze, Assistant Director, Energy Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
  • Richard Stover, Administrator, Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Kennedy Ballroom, Ballroom Level

Home Energy Rebates Application Hurdles and Resources (Registered NASEO State, Territory, and Affiliate Members Only)

State and Territory Energy Offices, U.S. Department of Energy officials, and key partners will discuss solutions to barriers in implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Energy Performance-Based Whole-House Rebates Program and High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate programs, HOMES and HEEHR.  The session will feature updates on key application elements, including community benefits plans, consumer protection plans, and utility data access plans, among others.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Kennedy Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Discussion One: State and Private Sector Rebates Updates, Challenges, and Recommendations (30 minutes)

This discussion provides State and Territory Energy Offices and NASEO Affiliate Partners an opportunity to raise priority issues for consideration in implementing the rebate programs.

Moderators
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
  • Dan Burgess, Director, Maine Governor’s Energy Office
  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Kennedy Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Discussion Two: U.S. Department of Energy Updates on Guidance, Applications, and Implementation Assistance (60 minutes)

This presentation and discussion session includes presentations from the U.S. Department of Energy on the latest HOMES and HEEHR guidance, the outlook for technical assistance, and timelines for funding availability.

Moderators
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
  • Dan Burgess, Director, Maine Governor’s Energy Office
  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Presenters
  • Karen Zelmar, Program Manager, IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Charles Newborn, Technical Assistance and Stakeholder Engagement Supervisor, IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Dr. Lauren Ross, Multifamily Building Energy Efficiency Senior Technical Advisor, IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Adam Hasz, Implementation Advisor, IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
Presentations
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Kennedy Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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NASEO Board of Directors Meeting (NASEO State, Territory, and Affiliate Members Only)

NASEO’s Board of Directors Meeting will cover programmatic and administrative updates of the organization, as well as information on federal policy positions, Congressional and Administration actions, budget, and appropriations.  All NASEO State, Territory, and Affiliate Members are encouraged to attend.

Presenters
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Loggia Lounge, Lobby Level

NASEO Member Welcome Reception (Registered NASEO State, Territory, and Affiliate Members Only)

Wednesday 7 February 2024
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
Presenters

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Presenters
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Presenter

Investment Outlook: Climate and Clean Energy Returns, Opportunities, and Risks

As states, localities, and businesses across the United States continue to navigate unprecedented levels of federal investment in clean energy, so, too, are institutional and private sector investors embracing opportunities in cleantech and climate solutions. Join Afsaneh Beschloss, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of RockCreek and internationally recognized energy expert, for insights on the opportunities that she and RockCreek see in investing in the energy transition and sustainability.

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Presenter
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Evolving Our Increasingly Integrated Electric Grid to Energize America’s Economy

Energy innovation, changing energy markets, climate priorities, and affordability are driving the need for more comprehensive approaches to modernizing our electric grid.  This keynote session provides an outlook on the U.S. Department of Energy’s grid innovations and partnership approach in working with states and the private sector to energize America’s economy.

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10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level

Break

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Keynote Remarks: U.S. Department of Energy Budget and Program Priorities for 2024

Moderator
  • Jason Lanclos, Energy Director, Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources
Presenter
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Transmission Development and Reconductoring Successes: Moving from Challenged to Energized

As the United States moves towards a more electrified clean energy future, the need for transmission infrastructure expansion and enhancement is paramount. The challenges of an aging grid, along with increased frequency of extreme weather events, the need to connect renewable energy resources with energy demand, and the push toward electrification of both buildings and transportation, are all contributing to the growing need for transmission improvements and expansion. This panel will explore the opportunities for the use of Grid Enhancing Technologies as well as highlight an innovative siting approach to transmission expansion.

Moderator
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Presenters
  • Peter Brehm, VP, Senior Advisor, CTC Global Corporation
  • Bob Harrison, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Champlain-Hudson Express
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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GRIPping the Future: How Advanced Energy Technologies Provide Resilience and Reliability

Advanced energy technologies on the distribution grid (such as distributed energy resources, demand response, energy efficiency, storage, bi-directional charging, microgrids, etc.) can help provide greater resilience and reliability, and do so in a targeted, cost-effective, and multifaceted way. This panel will outline how these technologies provide these benefits and detail policy and programming considerations for states.

Moderator
  • Joe Pater, Director, Office of Energy Innovation, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Presenters
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Networking Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 1 - Targeting Investments in the U.S. Energy Workforce: Matching Supply and Demand of Workers for Career and Sector Growth

Historic levels of federal, state, and private sector investments in clean energy will require an expanded pool of skilled workers to ensure efficient and high-quality program delivery and project completion. This session will highlight the broad range of strategies State and Territory Energy Offices can adopt to support workforce development efforts and create alignment between supply-side training and recruitment activities and the availability of good quality jobs in high-demand occupations across the energy sector.

Moderator
  • Mark Glick, Chief Energy Officer, Hawaii State Energy Office
Presenters
  • Dan Burgess, Director, Maine Governor’s Energy Office
  • Ravi Malhotra, Chief Executive Officer, International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology
  • Dr. Elizabeth Doris, Director, Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Presentations
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Roosevelt Room, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 2 - Clean Energy for Resilience and Climate: From Hydropower to Solar-Supported Pipelines

Renewable energy resources are being utilized by public and private sector partners to enhance energy resilience. This session will discuss the practical application of a number of clean energy resources to enhance resilience, such as hydropower, solar energy for pipeline compressor stations, and energy storage.

Moderator
  • Kristofor Anderson, Director, Energy Resources Division, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Presenters
  • Malcolm Woolf, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Hydropower Association
  • Thomas Bartholomew, Associate Director for Policy and Compliance, Energy Administration, District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
  • Chip Little, Government Affairs Manager, Colonial Pipeline
Presentations
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Ballroom II, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 3 - Distribution and Integrated Resource Planning: Support for and Examples from States (Hosted by NASEO’s Electricity Committee)

With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requirement for State and Territory Energy Offices to engage in distribution planning, this session will provide information on existing and upcoming technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy on integrated distribution system planning and how to understand utility planning and modeling. It will also provide examples of how State and Territory Energy Offices have already engaged in distribution planning.

Moderator
  • Chris Yunker, Managing Director, Resiliency, Clean Transportation and Analytics, Hawaii State Energy Office
Presenters
  • Joe Paladino, Senior Advisor, Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Paul Spitsen, Energy Technology Specialist, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Caitlin Murphy, Group Manager and Senior Analyst, Strategic Energy Analysis Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  • Natalie Mims Frick, Deputy Department Leader and Energy Policy Researcher, Energy Markets and Policy Department, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Sherry Stout, Laboratory Program Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  • Omar Dickenson, Principal, Guidehouse
Presentations
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level

Networking Break

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 1 - Advancing Carbon Management and Clean Hydrogen

Across the country, efforts are underway to move carbon management (such as carbon capture and storage) and clean hydrogen projects forward to reduce emissions and provide economic development and workforce opportunities. This session will provide insights into how states, the private sector, and the federal government are coordinating to accelerate development through a variety of avenues including incentives; research, development, and demonstration programs; and streamlining of the permitting and siting process.

Moderator
  • Nicholas Preservati, Director, West Virginia Office of Energy; Executive Director, West Virginia Public Energy Authority
Presenters
  • Jason Lanclos, Energy Director, Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources
  • Michael Furze, Assistant Director, Energy Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
  • Elizabeth Crouse, Tax and Renewables Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
Presentations
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Roosevelt Room, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 2 - Energy Security and Changes in Federal Policy: Actionable Information to Assist States in Addressing Energy Supply Disruptions (Hosted by NASEO’s Energy Security Committee)

America’s energy system is facing an increasing number of disruptions from a wide range of hazards. State and Territory Energy Offices need relevant tools and actionable information to respond to energy supply disruptions. This session will discuss federal policies and tools to make informed decisions in the event of an energy emergency.

Moderator
  • Ben Bolton, Senior Energy Programs Administrator, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Presenters
  • Kerry Campbell, Environmental Program Manager, Energy Programs Office, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
  • Dr. Alyse Taylor-Anyikire, State, Local, Tribal, and Territory Program Manager, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Campbell Delahoyde, Project Manager, IEM
  • Chris McKay, General Manager, NOMAD Power Systems
3:15 PM - 4:30 PM Ballroom II, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 3 - Clean Energy and Climate Action: Strategies for CPRG and Beyond

The Inflation Reduction Act’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program has prompted many states, local governments, and tribal communities to kickstart or update comprehensive climate planning. Join State and Territory Energy Office, federal, and private sector leaders for a discussion on ways to integrate clean energy and energy efficiency as pillars in and drivers of climate action through inter-agency partnerships and data-informed planning.

Moderator
  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Presenters
  • Julie Woosley, Director, State Energy Office, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
  • Dayna Cobb, Director, Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Andrea Denny, Acting Branch Chief, State and Local Climate and Energy Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Chad Kruse, Director of Public Engagement, UtilityAPI
Presentations
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level

State-Private Sector Engagement and Networking

This open session is designed for State and Territory Energy Offices, NASEO Affiliate Members, and Conference Sponsors to arrange one-on-one meetings, exchange best practices information, and discuss assistance needs and solutions.

Thursday 8 February 2024
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Energy Innovation and Market Transformation: U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Leadership Actions and Resources

The U.S. Department of Energy is investing billions of dollars in the clean energy economy, with the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) leading the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of new clean energy technologies in the electricity, transportation, industrial and buildings sectors. This session will feature updates from EERE leadership on actions and resources available to states and private sector partners to spur clean energy innovation and market transformation.

Moderator
  • Richard Stover, Administrator, Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources
Presenter
  • Alejandro Moreno, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Keynote Remarks: U.S. Senate Energy Legislative and Appropriations Outlook

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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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State Energy Leadership: Trends and Impacts in Resilience, Infrastructure, and Innovation

State and Territory Energy Offices across the country are planning historic investments in resilient, innovative infrastructure and technology that will transform energy systems while creating a safe and secure energy future. This session will highlight major investments and forward-looking policies from different states, with a focus on what's coming next.

Moderator
  • Mitchell Simpson, Director, Energy Office, Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment
Presenters
  • Lynn Retz, Executive Director, Energy Office, Kansas Corporation Commission
  • Nicholas Preservati, Director, West Virginia Office of Energy; Executive Director, West Virginia Public Energy Authority
  • Janine Benner, Director, Oregon Department of Energy
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level

Break

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Grid Edge Integration of Buildings, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage, and Industry: A Venn Diagram for Reliability, Climate, and Affordability

Rising electricity demand in the building, transportation, and industrial sectors, combined with increased renewable generation and expanding deployment of inverter-based distributed energy resources requires states to work closely with their utilities, grid operators and others to ensure reliability and affordability. State and Territory Energy Offices and the U.S. Department of Energy, working with many private and public sector stakeholders, can collaboratively advance technologies and planning to better integrate “grid edge” assets and capabilities.  This panel will also highlight some of the opportunities in the building sector to reduce emissions mitigate costs.

Moderator
  • Dayna Cobb, Director, Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Presenter
  • Dr. Carolyn Snyder, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Buildings and Industry, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Enhanced Geothermal Systems: A 24/7 Clean Power Solution for the Grid

The United States is a global leader in geothermal electricity; yet, the country has tapped only a small portion of available resources. Join experts from the private and public sectors to discuss how enhanced geothermal systems are poised for growth, with applications for the power sector, data centers, and beyond.

Moderator
  • Greg Todd, Director, Utah Office of Energy Development
Presenters
  • Dr. Kevin Jones, Acting Program Manager, Enhanced Geothermal Systems, Geothermal Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Brian George, US Federal Lead, Global Energy Market Development and Policy, Google
  • Ben Serrurier, Government Affairs and Policy Manager, Fervo Energy
Presentations
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 1 - Bridging Project Funding Gaps: Exploring Strategic Linkages between IIJA, IRA, State, and Private Sector Grants, Financing, and Incentives (Hosted by the NASEO Financing Committee)

This session will explore the potential for State Energy Office and green bank financing programs to link or interact with new federal programs and private sector investments to drive increased demand and access to energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Join state, federal, and private sector experts for an exploration of program design considerations, innovative partnerships, and the mechanics of delivering a positive borrower experience.

Moderator
  • Eddy Trevino, Director, State Energy Conservation Office, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Presenters
  • Hans Riemer, State and Local Engagement, Loan Programs Office, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Jacob Corvidae, Principal, Rocky Mountain Institute
  • Eric Coffman, Division Director, Energy Program, Maryland Energy Administration
  • William Prindle, Vice President, Sustainable Energy and Climate, ICF
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Roosevelt Room, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 2 - Laying the Foundation for Zero Emission Vehicles: Policy and Program Options for States (Hosted by the NASEO Transportation Committee)

State and federal policies and programmatic mechanisms are critical to decarbonizing the transportation sector and meeting states’ emission reduction goals. This session will explore the latest cutting-edge research and policy options for states to move the needle on zero emission vehicle adoption including hydrogen fuel cell, battery electric vehicles, and other alternative fuels.

Moderator
  • Alexa Voytek, Deputy Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Presenters
  • Catie Dimas Snyder, Deputy Director, Leading by Example Division, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
  • David Park, Industry Affairs Director, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership
  • Cassandra Cole, Ph.D. Candidate of Economics, Department of Economics, Harvard University
Presentations
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Ballroom II, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 3 - Accelerating Advanced Nuclear Deployment: State, Federal, and Private Sector Actions

Federal and state coordination is critical to accelerating opportunities for advanced nuclear and supporting decarbonization, reliability, and economic development goals. This session will provide insights into some of the federal and state actions underway including multi-stakeholder working groups and advisory committees, public-private partnerships, and state-led roadmaps and reports.

Moderator
  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Presenters
  • Kenya Stump, Executive Director, Office of Energy Policy, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
  • Glenn Davis, Director, Virginia Department of Energy
  • Judi Greenwald, Executive Director, Nuclear Innovation Alliance
  • Alison Hahn, Acting Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Reactor Fleet and Advanced Reactor Deployment, Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Presentations
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level

Break

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Concurrent Breakout Sessions

2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Ballroom I, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 1 - Market Transformation Strategies in IIJA Buildings Programs: Leading by Example, Inspiring Investment (Hosted by the NASEO Buildings Committee)

This session will address market transformation efforts led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Technologies Office such as building energy codes, building performance standards, grid-interactive efficient buildings, and DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Program’s energy savings performance contracting campaign.

Moderator
  • Alan Zelenka, Assistant Director for Planning and Innovation, Oregon Department of Energy
Presenters
  • Laura Carpenter, Policy Analyst, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Dr. Cecilia Johnson, Technology Manager, Emerging Technologies Program, Building Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Jeremy Williams, Program Manager, Building Energy Codes Program, Building Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
Presentations
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Roosevelt Room, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 2 - Health at Home: Everything that Comes Before Energy Efficiency and Beneficial Electrification (Hosted by the NASEO Equity Committee)

With unprecedented funding available for residential energy efficiency and beneficial electrification, State and Territory Energy Offices will be faced with the reality that many homes – particularly in communities that have endured persistent underinvestment, redlining, or other economic challenges - are not suitable or ready for home energy upgrades due to structural or safety problems that residents endure but would pose too much of a risk for contractors to mitigate. The session will address methods to bridge the gap between the facts on the ground and the vision of energy-efficient, electrified, healthy, comfortable, and affordable homes.

Moderator
  • Michael Furze, Assistant Director, Energy Division, Washington State Department of Commerce
Presenters
  • Josh Elliott, Director, Division of Policy and Programs, New Hampshire Department of Energy
  • Dr. Sabrina Johnson, Senior Advocate, Housing Policy, People and Communities Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
  • Dan Merchant III, Principal, Government Services, Resource Innovations
Presentations
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Ballroom II, Ballroom Level
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Breakout 3 - NASEO-NARUC Advanced Nuclear State Roadmapping Workshop (Hosted by the NASEO-NARUC Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative)

This interactive session will provide information and facilitate discussion on a forthcoming NASEO-NARUC Advanced Nuclear State Collaborative (ANSC) guidance document on developing state nuclear energy strategic frameworks and roadmaps. It will be an open session, but discussion and peer sharing will be limited to state and territory attendees. The goal of the workshop is to gather perspectives from states on what questions, categories, sub-topics, and partnerships should be explored in a nuclear energy state framework and provide a setting for ANSC members and other state attendees to discuss state needs and priorities in the advanced nuclear space.

Moderator
  • Molly Cripps, Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level

State-Federal Engagement and Networking

This open session is designed for State and Territory Energy Offices and federal officials (e.g., DOE, EPA, USDA, DOT) to arrange one-on-one meetings, exchange information on priorities, and discuss assistance needs and solutions.

Friday 9 February 2024
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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NASEO’s Washington Update

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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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U.S. State Energy Program: State-Federal Engagement and New SCEP Partnerships

State and Territory Energy Offices are launching new policies and programs using U.S. State Energy Program (SEP) dollars and leveraging SEP to enable clean energy technology deployment and market transformation in their states, territories, and communities. At the same time, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) is preparing new technical assistance offerings and strengthening partnerships with states and territories and other areas of federal government. This session will explore the latest news and offerings from SCEP.

Moderator
  • Kristofor Anderson, Director, Energy Resources Division, Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Presenters
  • Keishaa Austin, Acting Director, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Dr. Joseph Nyangon, Deputy Director for Partnerships, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
  • Ward Lenz, Deputy Director for State Energy Programs, Office of State and Community Energy Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Building State and Tribal Partnerships to Support Tribal Energy and Infrastructure Development

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs plays an influential role in expanding energy sovereignty, reliability, and economic benefits in American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. Hear from Director Wahleah Johns for a discussion on opportunities for the federal government, State and Territory Energy Offices, and tribal communities to coordinate on shared clean energy priorities.

Presenter
  • Wahleah Johns, Director, Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level

Break

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Speed and Scale: IRA Tax incentive Deep Dive on What’s Final, What’s Pending, and Where to Find Answers

New and expanded federal tax incentives can be substantially expanded to support energy infrastructure, clean energy production, carbon management, resilience, energy efficiency, and more.  These durable public-private incentives are the foundation for energizing America’s economy and reaching state energy goals over the next decade.

Moderator
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Presenter
  • Luke Bassett, Director of Policy and Program Impact, Inflation Reduction Act Program Office, U.S. Department of Treasury
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Using Rebate Dollars to Move Markets: Private Market Investment Insights

Our panelists will share which energy efficiency program and beneficial electrification program design elements elicit spending on home upgrades and benefit from targeted investment by State Energy Offices. Topics include homeowner education, documented energy savings, and certification of energy upgrades.

Moderator
  • Julie Staveland, Assistant Division Director, Materials Management Division, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
Presenters
  • Alyssa Latuchie, Director of Market Development for Federal and State Programs, Franklin Energy
  • Robin LeBaron, Co-Founder and President, Pearl Certification
  • Prerna Tomar, Director, Public Policy, Samsung
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Drafting the Legacy of HOMES and HEEHR: What Do We Leave Behind?

The home energy rebate programs provide an opportunity to leave a lasting impact on homes and families across the country. State Energy Offices will share their visions of success and what they want the legacy of these rebates to be.

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  • Sara Bazemore, Director, State Energy Office, South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
  • Ben Brouwer, Bureau Chief, Energy Office, Montana Department of Environmental Quality
  • Dr. Will Toor, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level
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Wrap-Up and Adjourn

Presenters
  • David Terry, President, National Association of State Energy Officials
  • John Williams, Executive Vice President, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority