Agenda / Presentation
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June 20-21, 2017
James R. Thompson Center
100 West Randolph Street, 9th Floor, Room 040
Chicago, IL 60601
June 19 – Pre-Meeting Event
4:00 p.m. – Attendees who reserved tickets for the Chicago Cubs game can pick them up at the Swissôtel front desk. Note: The final price was $30.00 per ticket. Cash or check payments (made payable to “NASEO”) should be provided to Chuck Clinton that evening.
5:00 p.m. – Please meet Molly Lunn, Jordan Berman-Cutler, and Chuck Clinton in the Swissôtel lobby where the group will then proceed to the Chicago “L” train to ride to Wrigley Field.
7:05 p.m. – Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
June 20 – Day One
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks
- David Terry, Executive Director, NASEO
- Tristan Vance, Director, Indiana Office of Energy Development; Member, NASEO Board of Directors
- Maria Redmond, Director, Office of Energy Innovation, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; Member, NASEO Board of Directors
- Molly Lunn, Deputy Director, Energy and Recycling Office, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (includes break)
State Policy and Program Priorities Roundtable
During this roundtable session, each State Energy Office will share major energy policy, program, and priority actions and issues in their state. The items should include energy policy and program actions covered by your office, as well as other state policy and energy market trends that you consider significant. The discussion will help inform your colleagues and facilitate potential coordination among states. An expected outcome will be the identification of specific ways in which peers throughout the region can work together to resolve issues, share best practices, or take advantage of new energy opportunities.
Moderators:
- Tristan Vance, Director, Indiana Office of Energy Development; Member, NASEO Board of Directors
- Maria Redmond, Director, Office of Energy Innovation, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; Member, NASEO Board of Directors
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
National Energy Policy and Funding Outlook and NASEO Programs Update
This update session provides the latest on federal energy legislation, regulation, and appropriations. In addition, the session will inform and seek feedback from the states on NASEO’s updated state energy planning guidelines approach and other program activities.
Presenter:
- David Terry, Executive Director, NASEO
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program Update
This session will focus on activities and priorities of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs and the U.S. State Energy Program. The update will include plans for FY’17 and will seek State Energy Office input on priorities and needs.
Moderator:
- Tristan Vance, Director, Indiana Office of Energy Development; Member, NASEO Board of Directors
Presenter:
- AnnaMaria Garcia, Director, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
State and Local Energy Policy, Planning, and Program Coordination
Local governments can play a key role in advancing important energy policy and program priorities, and serve as high-impact partners to State Energy Offices. Speakers in this session will highlight efforts by the City of Chicago to promote cost-effective and sustainable operation of fleets and facilities, as well as a newly forming initiative by NASEO to cultivate stronger partnerships between energy agencies at the state and local level.
Moderator:
- Molly Lunn, Deputy Director, Energy and Recycling Office, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Presenters:
- Mandy La Brier, Director of Energy Management, Department of Fleet and Facility Management, City of Chicago
- Sandy Fazeli, Managing Director, NASEO (via telephone)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Energy Emergency Planning, Mitigation, and Response – State, Federal, and Industry Roles
In 2016, bipartisan action by Congress directed the U.S. Department of Energy to expand cooperative activities with the states and industry to address energy assurance, including liquid fuels, electricity, natural gas, and interdependent infrastructure. This session will focus on states’ energy assurance planning priorities (including plan updates) and actions to address the growing threat posed by cyber-attacks.
Moderator:
- Andy Popp, Manager, State Energy Program, Missouri Division of Energy
Presenters:
- Sean Griffin, Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration, U.S. Department of Energy
- Megan Levy, Local Energy Programs Manager, Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation
- Shemika Spencer, Director of Contracts and Grants Administration, NASEO
3:45 p.m.
Shuttle Bus Departure to Shedd Aquarium
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium Tour and Presentation
The Shedd Aquarium has developed a multi-year energy reduction strategy through its Master Energy Roadmap. As part of the strategy, the Aquarium is utilizing private and state funds as well as SEP funding (provided through the Illinois Energy and Recycling Office) on projects to advance its commitment to reduce energy consumption. Officials from the Shedd Aquarium, Illinois Energy and Recycling Office, and PJM Interconnection will lead the tour and make brief remarks.
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Shedd Aquarium Reception
Sponsored by:
6:15 p.m.
Shuttle Bus Departure to Networking Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Networking Dinner (Greek Islands Restaurant, 200 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661)
Sponsored by:
June 21 – Day Two
7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
MARC Breakfast (Swissôtel Chicago, Vevey Ballroom) – Breakfast is only open to NASEO State Energy Office Members
While there is no formal, joint session and/or discussion with public utility commissioners attending the Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) scheduled as part of the NASEO regional meeting, MARC has invited the State Energy Offices to a breakfast and presentation at the Swissôtel. Sponsored, in part, by the Smart Electric Power Alliance, it will include a presentation entitled “Frameworks for Grid Transformation: Illinois and Other States.”
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Transportation Transformation in the Midwest Region
This session will focus on alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) partnerships in the Midwest, and opportunities for AFV adoption under the Volkswagen Settlement and other funding mechanisms. Participants will hear about best practices from public-private partnerships, and will also learn about the latest technology developments and how states may support AFV adoption.
Moderator:
- Maria Redmond, Director, Office of Energy Innovation, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; Member, NASEO Board of Directors
Presenters:
- Cassie Powers, Senior Program Director, NASEO
- Dan LeFevers, Senior Development Leader, Gas Technology Institute
- Clean Cities Group Presentation:
- Samantha Bingham, Coordinator/Treasurer, Chicago Area Clean Cities, Chicago Department of Transportation
- Carl Lisek, Executive Director, South Shore Clean Cities
- Lorrie Lisek, Executive Director, Wisconsin Clean Cities
10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Midwest Grid Update and Related Opportunities
This session focuses on electric grid and related energy infrastructure modernization, integration of distributed energy resources, and multi-state coordination among states in the Midwest.
Moderator:
- Brian Selinger, Team Lead, Energy Division, Iowa Economic Development Authority
Presenters:
- Bob Kuzman, Director, Central Region Regulatory Affairs, Midcontinent Independent System Operator
- David Townley, Director of Public Affairs, CTC Global Corporation
- Deana Dennis, Senior Manager, Government and External Relations, Electric Power Research Institute
- Michael Belitzky, Manager, State Government Relations, National Electrical Manufacturers Association
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Midwest Energy Efficiency Opportunities
In this session, presenters will discuss opportunities and challenges to advance cost-effective energy efficiency solutions in a variety of sectors.
Moderator:
- Terri Novak, Manager, Energy Office, Michigan Agency for Energy
Presenters:
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
State-Local Solar Coordination and Technical Assistance
This session will focus on: 1) an overview of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Solar Technical Assistance Team (STAT) Network tools and capabilities; 2) Low/Moderate Income and Clean Energy for Low Income Communities Accelerator (CELICA) efforts, best practices, and lessons learned; and 3) NREL’s State and Local Initiatives.
Moderator:
- Jordan Berman-Cutler, Assistant Deputy Director, Energy and Recycling Office, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Presenters:
- Joint Presentation
Erin Nobler, Project Leader, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Liz Doris, Project Leader, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Action Items and Recommendations
This final session will review agreed upon actions involving specific states within the region, requests for assistance from NASEO, and feedback to the U.S. Department of Energy and other agencies.
Presenters:
- Tristan Vance, Director, Indiana Office of Energy Development; Member, NASEO Board of Directors
- Maria Redmond, Director, Office of Energy Innovation, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; Member, NASEO Board of Directors