5+ Hours
of Educational Content and Networking
Browse agenda

Topics:
- Electrification
- EVs
- Rate design
- Resilience
- Regional policy and more
19+ Regional Experts

Agenda
Networking Highlight: Meet attendees with similar interests during small networking sessions at the end of both days
All times are Central (CT)
All times are Central (CT)
- Monday, February 22
- Tuesday, February 23
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12:30 PM - 12:55 PM Small Group Networking Discussions
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Putting the Pieces Together: Achieving a Carbon Free Energy Future in the MidwestDespite the challenges of 2021, the energy industry has made significant steps toward modernizing the electrical grid, adding clean generation, and planning for a carbon-free future. This conversation will discuss these efforts, including integrating new technologies and resources while keeping the lights and heat on 24/7 - especially during extreme and extended weather events as well as an investigation into what is needed over the next 5, 10, and 15 years at the state and regional level to achieve a carbon free energy system by 2050.
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Carlos RestrepoChief Technical Officer & Managing Directorsonnen Inc.Speaker
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Julia HammPresident and CEOSmart Electric Power AllianceModerator
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Rolf NordstromPresident and CEOGreat Plains InstituteSpeaker
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Veronica GomezSenior Vice President Regulatory and Energy Policy and General CounselComEdSpeaker
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM What Electrification Means in the MidwestThroughout the country, jurisdictions are investigating support policies and regulation to increase electrification. The midwest, however, is home to a robust natural gas industry, fueled by an abundance of supply, demand for high BTU heating/manufacturing, and established infrastructure for delivery. So what does the push to increase electrification mean here? How can the greater energy industry work to establish a just and thoughtful transition to a carbon free energy system?
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Audrey PartridgeRegulatory Policy MgrCenter for Energy and EnvironmentSpeaker
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Margaret Cherne-HendrickLead Director, Energy TransitionFresh EnergySpeaker
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Sydnie LiebEnergy & Environmental Policy MgrXcel EnergySpeaker
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Trevor DrakeSenior Program Manager, Electricity and EfficiencyGreat Plains InstituteModerator
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Orchestrating the Transition to a Clean and Modern Grid in the MidwestAdvancements are being made in both distribution planning and transmission planning but how can the Midwest coordinate these efforts to achieve cost effective, efficient, and socially beneficial decarbonization goals? Experts will discuss the role that Integrated Distribution Planning (IDP), Non-wires alternatives, DER aggregation implementation, and other pressing challenges contribute to the modernization of the Midwest energy system.
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Bob RichhartChief Technology OfficerHoosier Energy RECSpeaker
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Danielle Sass ByrnettDirector, Center for Partnerships and InnovationNARUCModerator
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Emilie TullisVP of Product and General Manager, Demand Management SolutionsUplightSpeaker
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Jessica HarrisonDirector of R&DMISOSpeaker
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12:30 PM - 12:55 PM Small Group Networking Discussions
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1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Midwest Regulator RoundtableThis interactive roundtable discussion will feature Midwest utility commissioners who will share their thoughts on the most critical issues for the Midwest to address in order to enable utility business model innovation, integration of grid resources, and modernization of the energy system.
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Dan ScrippsChairmanMichigan Public Service CommissionSpeaker
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Janet Gail BesserManaging DirectorSmart Electric Power AllianceModerator
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Matt SchuergerCommissionerMinnesota Public Utilities CommissionSpeaker
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Rebecca Cameron ValcqChairwomanWisconsin Public Service CommissionSpeaker
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2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Renovating Rate Design - Valuing Distributed Resources on the Grid of the FutureFrom time of use rates to tariff-based approaches, Midwest states are consistently evaluating how to value distributed energy resources on the grid in a collaborative and economical manner. Join us for an expert discussion on how these different approaches are playing out in their respective jurisdictions.
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Brad KleinSenior AttorneyELPCModerator
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Jennifer PetersonManager of Regulatory Strategy and PolicyMinnesota PowerSpeaker
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Kevin LucasSenior Director of Utility Regulation & PolicySEIASpeaker
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3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Transportation Electrification in the Midwest
Electric vehicles are an important component of the Biden energy and economic recovery strategy, and the Midwest will play an important role, from design and manufacturing to the infrastructure necessary to support the increase in personal, municipal, and commercial EVs. This session will investigate the policies, programs, and opportunities for the energy industry to support what could be a significant surge of demand throughout the coming decade.
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Debbie BransonManager, ElectrificationMadison Gas & ElectricSpeaker
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Erika MyersGlobal Senior Manager, Electric VehiclesWRIModerator
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Garrett FitzgeraldPrincipal, ElectrificationSmart Electric Power AllianceSpeaker
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Kelsey PetersonManager, EV Strategy & ProgramsDTE EnergySpeaker
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