Webinar Fresh Solutions for Low-Income and Historically Underserved Utility Customers June 28, 2018 11:00 AM PDT/ 2:00 PM EDT 60 minutes Register for Webinar Members Free Non-members $199.00 Register for Webinar Equal Opportunity Sustainable Energy: A Balancing Act Utilities are increasingly faced with a tough challenge. They must juggle meeting regulatory mandates and changing needs of customers while maintaining reliability and meeting financial goals. But all of the solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, and other green-options are being added to the grid aren’t necessarily being distributed equally. How do utilities make sure that low-income, disadvantaged and historically underserved customers have access to renewable energy resources and are not left out in the cold? During this webinar, our panel of experts will cover the challenges and solutions associated with procuring and launching an EV program for an LMI Community; a new and innovative solar program targeted to limited income customers which is leading the effort in expanding solar across Arizona, and experience developing and subscribing a large-scale low-to-moderate income community solar project in Colorado from a cooperatives perspective. Register for Webinar Not a member? Learn more about the benefits of joining the SEPA community. View Membership Info Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn About the Speakers Dan Chwastyk Manager, Utility Strategy, SEPA Dan Chwastyk joined SEPA in 2015, where he works as Utility Strategy Manager on the Advisory Services team. Dan helps utilities develop and execute customer facing renewable energy offerings and leads SEPA’s research into community solar programs across the country. Dan formerly worked for Navigant where he worked primarily on energy efficiency, smart grid and demand response issues for government, utility and private sector clients. He holds his bachelor’s in structural engineering from Penn State University and his master’s of business administration from Wake Forest University. Amy Atchley Electric Vehicles and Emerging Technologies, Austin Energy A marketing leader possessing a diverse and unique skill set that draws from over 15 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies and distinguished non-profit organizations. An expert in brand experience, marketing strategy development and social networking, Amy has been recognized as one of the top marketers in her field, and is frequently asked to present best practices to other organizations looking to improve their brand. Amy has a long history of serving the community through her work with the non-profit sector, particularly with such agencies like Meals on Wheels Central Texas and VH1 Save the Music Foundation. She is a current member of the City of Austin’s Equity Action Team. She brings a perspective and passion to her role at Austin Energy that is focused on creating human centered designed programs that ensure communities are not left behind as emerging technologies come into full force. Maggie Gibbs Project Manager, APS Customer Technology Project Implementation, Arizona Public Service Gibbs has worked for APS for over 7 years and has served in a variety of customer service roles in energy efficiency and renewable energy. Maggie currently serves as a project manager within the Customer Technology Project Implementation group where she manages the APS Solar Communities program. She is actively involved in community endeavors and APS employee network groups including Toastmasters and WISE (women in search of excellence). Maggie earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Kent State University. She is from Pittsburgh, PA (go Steelers!), has a 1.5 year old daughter Olivia and husband, whom are her pride and joy! Milton Geiger Alternative Energy Administrator, Poudre Valley REA Milton is privileged to serve as the Poudre Valley Rural Electric Association (PVREA) alternative energy administrator. Working on behalf of PVREA’s member-owners in northern Colorado, he leads community-scale solar and distributed energy resource projects and programs. Milton previously worked as an applied energy educator and researcher for the University of Wyoming Extension and School of Energy Resources. Milton is a graduate of Colgate University and the University of Wyoming.
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