June 22-23, 2015 - Williamsburg Ldge, Willamsburg, VA
DAY 1 - MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm (Allegheny B)
Luncheon: NASEO Mid-Atlantic SEO Officials and MACRUC Commissioners Only
Moderators:
- Kevin Lucas, Director, Energy Market Analysis Division, Maryland Energy Administration
- Hon. Asim Haque, Vice-Chairman, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio; incoming Chair, MACRUC
Focus:
- This session, the latest in a series that began five or six years ago, will focus on examples of substantive, collaborative work taking place between state energy offices and public utility commissions in the mid Atlantic region. This session can build on a set of proposed talking points prepared for this occasion by the Mid Atlantic state energy office directors. Featured discussion points can include region-specific examples of work being conducted, or challenges being faced, between state energy offices and public utility commissions within the region (e.g., regional planning, renewable integration, building energy codes, energy assurance, microgrids, natural gas constraints, RTO issues, etc.).
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Virginia Ballroom)
Good Friends on the Worst Days: Electromagnetic Events and Mutual Assistance: A Special Workshop for SEO Officials, Commissioners/Staff and NASEO Only
Focus:
- Electromagnetic and Geomagnetic events are in the news, and states will want to understand the risk in order to understand what to do about it. This highly interactive training workshop helps participants explore what electromagnetic and geomagnetic events are, what they mean for utilities, what states can do to be ready even in the event of region-wide and multi-region catastrophes, and the ways we use mutual assistance to recover from the worst disasters.
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm (Allegheny C, meeting open to all attendees)
PJM's Generation Attributes Tracking System (GATS)
Moderator:
- Lance Loncke, Economist/Acting Associate Director, Energy Office, District Department of the Environment
Presenter:
- Ken Schuyler, Manager, Renewable Services, PJM Interconnection
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
National Policy and Funding Outlook and NASEO Programs Update
Presenter:
5:30 pm
Networking Dinner
King's Arms Tavern in historic Williamsburg (416 East Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185)
DAY 2 - TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015
7:30 am - 8:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Allegheny B (for the full day)
8:00 am - 8:15 am
Welcome and Introductions
Following brief introductions, the presenters and attendees will review the second day meeting agenda, planned focus and discussion topics.
Presenters:
- Devon Dodson, Chief of Staff, Maryland Energy Administration; Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative to the NASEO Board of Directors
- Rob Underwood, Energy Administrator, Delaware Division of Clean Energy and Climate (via phone); Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative to the NASEO Board of Directors
- Al Christopher, Director, Division of Energy, Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
- David Terry, Executive Director, National Association of State Energy Officials
- Chuck Clinton, Senior Advisor and Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator, National Association of State Energy Officials
8:15 am - 8:45 am
Keynote Remarks
Presenter:
- Terry Boston, President and Chief Executive Officer, PJM Interconnection
8:45 am - 10:15 am
State Policy and Program Priorities Roundtable
During this roundtable, each State and Territory Energy Office will share the major energy actions, priorities, and issues happening in their respective state/territory. This update should include both energy issues that are within the State Energy Offices’ purview, as well as those that extend beyond the offices. The roundtable will give participants the chance to hear from their peers, identify ways they can work together, and elevate areas that NASEO can provide assistance. (Approximately 10 minutes for each state)
Moderators:
- Devon Dodson, Chief of Staff, Maryland Energy Administration; Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative to the NASEO Board of Directors
- Rob Underwood, Energy Administrator, Delaware Division of Clean Energy and Climate (via phone); Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative to the NASEO Board of Directors
Focus:
- Each State and Territory Energy Office will provide an update on the program, policy, and planning priorities and challenges within their state
Discussion:
- Are there several States with similar priorities and focus?
- What can NASEO do to assist in achieving the states’ goals?
- Is there a role for NASEO, DOE, EPA, NASEO Affiliate Members, or others to provide assistance?
10:15 am - 10:45 am
Case Study: Building Effective Alternative Fuels Policy and Economic Prosperity
Virginia lawmakers and the Governor’s Office will be considering policies to advance the use of alternative fuel vehicles and refueling infrastructure to meet goals in the 2014 Virginia Energy Plan.
Moderator:
- Al Christopher, Director, Division of Energy, Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Presenters:
- Alleyn Harned, Executive Director, Virginia Clean Cities (VCC)
- Patrick Cushing, Partner, Williams Mullen; VCC Board member
- Jeff Clarke, General Counsel and Director, Regulatory Affairs, NGVAmerica
Focus:
- Facilitated discussion of strategies to advance state/local policies to promote greater deployment of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling infrastructure.
10:45 am - 11:15 am
Distributed Resources: Challenges and Opportunities for Mid Atlantic State Energy Offices
FERC, under the authority of the Federal Power Act, issued Order 745. This Order attempted to balance supply and demand with DR. The Order has prompted, in the words of one industry pundit, "an epic battle between electricity supply and demand." On May 4, 2015 the United States Supreme Court decided to hear a case on this issue. Where does that leave DR in PJM and PJM States? What is the current value/capacity of DR in PJM? What can/should States do? Collectively or individually?
Moderator:
- Devon Dodson, Chief of Staff, Maryland Energy Administration; Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative to the NASEO Board of Directors
Presenters:
- Mike Winka, Director, Office of Clean Energy, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
- Kevin Lucas, Director, Energy Market Analysis Division, Maryland Energy Administration
11:15 am –-12:00 pm
U.S. Department of Energy Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program Update
The U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program (WIP) oversees the U.S. State Energy Program and Weatherization Assistance Program and provides technical assistance to states in developing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and programs. Topics addressed during this session will include WIP priorities, as well as best practices information and lessons learned regarding revolving loan programs and water and wastewater treatment energy efficiency efforts.
Moderator:
- Hayley Book, Deputy Director, Policy, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Presenter:
- Amy Royden-Bloom, Manager, State Energy Program, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, U.S. Department of Energy
Focus:
- Status update on SEP, WAP, and WIP funding and program direction
- Timing of future SEP formula and competitive funding opportunity announcements
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Lunch (Special Remarks)
Presenter:
- Hayes Framme, Advisor for Infrastructure and Development Chief Energy Efficiency Officer, Virginia Office of the Secretary of Commerce and Trade
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Working Together: Relationship Building between State Energy Offices and State Air Directors
When EPA released the Clean Power Plant proposed rule in 2014 many states leveraged connections and relationships between energy offices and air directors to begin planning efforts as they worked to comment on the proposed rule. This session will provide attendees the opportunity to hear about and discuss examples of how state energy offices and their state air agencies in their region are collaborating on a variety of issues, including, both existing air and water quality rules, as well as pending actions such as 111(d).
Moderator:
- Taresa Lawrence, Deputy Director, Energy Office, District Department of the Environment
Presenters:
- Thomas Ballou, Director, Office of Air Data Analysis and Planning, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Hayley Book, Deputy Director, Policy, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Cecily Beale, Associate Director, Air Quality Division, District Department of the Environment (via phone)
Focus:
- Presenters will provide examples of collaborative work between State Energy Offices and State Air Agencies within the region.
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
Special Session on Revolving Loan Funds and Water and Wastewater Treatment Energy Efficiency Efforts
Moderator:
- David Althoff Jr., Alternative Energy and Transportation Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Pollution Prevention and Energy Assistance Office
Revolving Loan Fund Issues
Presenters:
- Roger Clark, Manager, Sustainable Development Fund, The Reinvestment Fund
- Al Christopher, Director, Division of Energy, Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Water and Wastewater Treatment Energy Efficiency Efforts
Presenters:
- Al Christopher, Director, Division of Energy, Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Focus:
- In both cases the emphasis will be on recommended best practices and lessons learned.
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
State and Local Government Policy and Program Calibration Discussion
Moderator:
- Al Christopher, Director, Division of Energy, Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Presenters:
- Devan Willemsen, Energy Program Manager, Maryland Smart Energy Communities, Maryland Energy Administration
- Eric Coffman, Chief, Office of Energy and Sustainability, Department of General Services, Montgomery County, Maryland
- Alleyn Harned, Executive Director, Virginia Clean Cities
- George Hagerman, Senior Research Associate, Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute
Focus:
- Each state energy office employs unique strategies to calibrate state and local energy policy, programs, and priorities. This session will emphasize best practices in this regard.
3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Break
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Mid Atlantic SEO Business Meeting: Action Items and Wrap-up
This session will review issues and actions elevated during various meeting sessions.
Presenters:
- Chuck Clinton, Senior Advisor and Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator, National Association of State Energy Officials
- Devon Dodson, Chief of Staff, Maryland Energy Administration; Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative to the NASEO Board of Directors
Focus:
- Prioritize the action items and address any additional business in the region.
- The 2015 NASEO Annual Meeting will be held in San Diego, CA, September 13-16, 2015. NASEO is planning a slate of informative discussions and session for this Annual Meeting and is looking for input from the regions to structure the Annual Meeting’s theme and content.
4:30 pm
Adjourn