Daniel Yergin is a leading international voice on current and future energy trends, both in the US and globally.
Energy policy affects everything — from the price of groceries to the stability of our economy. Daniel Yergin is a leading authority on energy, geopolitics and the global economy, bestselling author, and winner of the Pulitzer Prize. He has been engaged in policy issues for decades and serves as vice chair of S&P Global. He joins the NARUC Summer Policy Summit to share his insights on the dynamic trends in energy, both at home and around the globe:
Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to hear from this sought-after energy thought leader!
MONDAY AM
Hon. Mike La Rosa, Chair, Florida PSC
In this session, utility CEOs face regulators and consumers to discuss how they balance new resource investments and grid modernization while ensuring reliability and reasonable rates. How are decisions made concerning how and when to operationalize new initiatives? Are communication and engagement levels adequate?
Facilitators:
Hon. Rory Christian, New York
Hon. Gary Hanson, South Dakota
Hon. Jeff Hughes, North Carolina
Hon. Darcie Houck, California
Ken Thomas, State President, AARP Florida
Panelists:
Calvin Butler, President and CEO, Exelon
Susan Hardwick, CEO, American Water
Ryan Long, President, Xcel Energy Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota
Helen Wesley, President and CEO, TECO Peoples Gas
MONDAY PM
Mike Nasi, Partner, Jackson Walker
Christy Walsh, Senior Attorney and Director of Federal Energy Markets, Sustainable FERC Project, Climate and Clean Energy Program, Natural Resources Defense Council
TUESDAY AM
The National Petroleum Council recently released the results of two studies conducted at the request of U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, one of which was titled “Charting the Course: Reducing GHG Emissions from the U.S. Natural Gas Supply Chain.” In this study, the NPC suggest the goals set forth in the Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario are achievable, but not without considerable challenges, including unintended consequences and significant increases in the costs to meet the goals.
This session brings together study leaders to discuss the findings and recommendations for state regulators.
Moderator: Hon. Tricia Pridemore, Georgia
Panelists:
John M. Dabbar, Managing Director, Low Carbon Technologies, ConocoPhillips
Jim Kerr, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern Company Gas
Daniel Yergin, Energy Authority; Author; Vice Chair, S&P Global
TUESDAY PM
Swimming in regulatory waters is not for the faint-hearted! The NARUC Shark Tank is an opportunity for organizations to showcase new technologies, programs, resources, etc., that will benefit the regulatory community. Those in the ‘Tank’ are vying for the support of the Sharks who will determine the finalists and ultimate Grand Prize Winner. Don’t miss it!
Presentation Titles:
*NARUC Shark Tank is in no way affiliated with the Shark Tank television program.
WEDNESDAY
Electricity load is forecasted to multiply over the next decade and beyond. AI data centers, EV charging deployment across the transportation sector and societal electrification are driving resource planning across the country. Novel rates and contracts are needed to supply customer’s insatiable demand for power. Hear from industry leaders on how they are adapting to solve these challenges.
Moderator: Hon. Carleton B. Simpson, New Hampshire
Panelists:
Gene Rodrigues, Assistant Secretary, Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy
John Bozzella, President & CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Kim Greene, Chair, President and CEO, Georgia Power
Teresa Ho Kim, Managing Director, JP Morgan Asset Management
Jeff Riles, Director of Energy, Microsoft
