New York Power Summit

November 14-15, 2023 | New York, NY ::

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“A great deep dive into how the industry is thinking about the future!” Manager, National Grid

“Great variety of speakers and perspectives on the evolving New York power sector. Appreciated the exchange of ideas, lots of lessons learned for other states.” Public Policy & Strategy Manger, Xcel Energy

“Informative conference. Covered many aspects of current energy landscape. Great networking opportunity as well.” Business Development Manager, NES-WES

“Great conference covering a broad spectrum of policy, utility programs, and technologies in the New York clean energy environment.” Senior Energy Solutions Engineer, ECOSAVE, Inc. 

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and global sustainability challenges, the New York Energy Summit catalyzes collaboration, knowledge exchange, and actionable solutions. The 2023 Summit is a premier opportunity to network with New York energy market stakeholders, regulators, utilities, renewable developers, and innovators from across the energy industry. This summit is designed to provide critical information on the state’s most pressing challenges in forming a modern renewable grid, integrating new technologies into regulatory frameworks, and assessing solutions to congestion. Join a diverse array of stakeholders, including government officials, industry experts, and researchers for deep insight and discussions on resource adequacy, sustainability,  utility-scale renewables, transmission development, energy equity, transportation electrification, and more.

Register now for EUCI’s New York Power Summit to address the demand for a resilient energy landscape in New York State.  

Learning Outcomes

• Receive the latest information on state policies and regulations
• Discuss with industry executives and hear insider perspectives on decarbonization, reliability, and potential pathways to 100% clean energy
• Get the latest information from NYC Mayor’s Office on sustainability projects
• Evaluate strategies to integrate clean energy into the grid
• Explore various technologies and tools for fleet electrification
• Review an update New York’s EVs adoption path
• Attain perspectives on grid modernization
• Review crucial topics including Utility Make-Ready Programs, Fleet Electrification Advisory Services Receive a current snapshot of clean energy landscape from NY Public Service Commission
• Case study pathways to more clean, renewable power for load centers
• Explore the role of DERs and microgrids in decentralized energy system

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

 

8:45 – 9:00 a.m. :: Welcome Message

Bryan Grimaldi, VP Corporate Affairs, National Grid

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. :: NYPA’s Updates on Efforts to Advance Renewable Energy Projects

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is planning to construct more renewable energy projects through the NYPA Renewables legislation, which gives the organization expanded authority to develop, own and operate projects that help the state reach its renewable energy goals. In this session, NYPA will share its major transmission projects in the works. The Authority and its sister state agencies are working together to advance the state’s bold efforts to decarbonize its economy.

Phil Toia, President, Development, NYPA

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. :: Updates From NYSERDA

Latest updates on New York’s large scale renewable energy programs including offshore wind, land-based renewables, and transmission.

Georges Sassine, Vice President, Large Scale Renewables, NYSERDA

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. :: NYISO’s Updates on the State of the Grid

This session will give an update in ongoing system studies that New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) conducts to inform stakeholders of New York’s state of the grid. NYISO is working on integrating offshore wind into NY, and will be sharing information. 

Yachi Lin, Director, System Planning, System Resource & Planning, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)

11:15 – 11:45 a.m. :: Networking Break

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. :: Green New Deal and Climate Mobilization Act: Mayor’s Initiatives to Build a More Sustainable Megapolis

The NYC Mayor’s Office is focused on key priorities for sustainable initiatives, including advancing transportation electrification and reducing fleet emissions. They’re also innovating ways to seamlessly integrate renewable energy into the city’s fabric. Addressing urban-specific considerations is crucial in their pursuit of sustainable practices. The office is not only planning for sustainability but also prioritizing resiliency, emergency preparedness, and exploring a low carbon fuel standard to achieve New York’s decarbonization goals.

This session will share a comprehensive approach to a greener and more resilient future.

Keith Kerman, NYC Chief Fleet Officer, Deputy Commissioner Chief Fleet Officer, Deputy Commissioner, DCAS, City of New York

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. :: Group Luncheon

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. :: Transportation Electrification and Accelerating EV Adoption in New York

This session will cover Utility Make-Ready Programs, Fleet Electrification Advisory Services, and the maximization of Incentive Funding Opportunities through YE2025. The attendees will delve into implementation successes and understand basic eligibility criteria for driving electrification projects. Gain an understanding of customer expectations from utilities and explore strategies for education and acceleration of EV adoption. Engage in discussions on load growth forecasting and planning, while also exploring the groundbreaking concept of vehicle-grid integration and its grid benefits within transportation electrification.

Britt Reichborn-Kjennerud, Director of E-Mobility, ConEd

2:15 – 3:00 p.m. :: Fleet Electrification

Electrification of the transportation sector is a key strategy for AVANGRID and their commitment to achieving long-term climate goals. This session will share AVANGRID’s technology and tools to help their customers electrify their fleet.

Christina Ficicchia, Manager, Smart Grid Programs, AVANGRID

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. :: Networking Break 

3:30 – 4:15 p.m. :: Case Study: Transmission Planning and Strategies to Integrate Clean Energy into the New York Grid

This session will focus on the current state of transmission development in New York, from projects recently constructed or underway to move renewable energy across the state, to current efforts focused on planning for offshore wind, and how that power can ultimately be delivered to customers. It will also provide a sense of the process going forward and what to expect in the coming years for future infrastructure planning in the state. .

Dana Lazarus, Director, Energy Market Policy, ConEd

4:15 – 5:00 p.m. :: Panel Discussion: NY Infrastructure Challenge: A Masterplan on Modernization

This panel will delve into the essential task of modernizing New York’s aging infrastructure while utilities work towards providing reliable and efficient services, adapting to evolving demands, and overcoming the unique challenges of integrating renewable energy projects into the complex urban landscape. We will emphasize the imperative of fostering collaborations between utilities, government agencies, building owners, and other stakeholders to facilitate knowledge sharing and leverage resources. Our conversation will spotlight not only the intricacies of infrastructure modernization but also the regulatory, financial, and logistical hurdles utilities face when striving to incorporate renewable energy solutions, thus underlining the importance of sustainable, clean energy in the city’s future.

Moderator: Margaret Neves, J.D., Director of Business Development, Power Engineers

Kelsey Clair, Director, NY Green Bank

Daniella Piper, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, NYPA

Bart Franey, Vice President, Clean Energy Development, National Grid

Scott Kessler, Manager, Clean Energy & Innovation, Office of Sustainability, The Port Authority of NY & NJ

5:00 p.m. :: Day One Adjourns

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

 

8:45 – 9:00 a.m. :: Welcome Message

William Hazelip, President, National Grid Ventures US Northeast

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. :: Reflections and Updates from Commissioner Diane X. Burman on the Current and Future Energy Landscape in New York

Much is happening in the clean energy space in New York. In this session, Commissioner Burman will share some of her reflections over her ten years on the Commission, give a current snapshot of where things are and where things are headed, and offer some lessons for all in the energy regulatory space.

Diane X. Burman, Esq, Commissioner, New York State Public Service Commission

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. :: Case Study: NYPA – Transmission: Getting Clean Energy onto the Grid

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has several transmission projects in the works. Clean Path NY and Propel NY Energy will open up transmission pathways enabling more clean, renewable power to be delivered to load centers with high energy demands. Hear how NYPA Development and other teams are helping to realize more transmission investment than has happened in the last 50 years. Central East Energy Connect, Smart Path, Smart Path Connect are additional lines that are recently energized or nearly completed.

Ana Stachowiak, Senior Program Director, New York Power Authority

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. :: Networking Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Panel Discussion:  Enhancing Resilience: Exploring the Role of DERs and Microgrids in Decentralized Energy System

This panel will explore distribution-side non-wire solutions integration strategies, their benefits for both customers and the electric grid, and their role in NYC’s clean energy goals. Examine the effects of evolving generation, load patterns, and storage on the grid while considering Dual Participation in RTO Markets. Harness remote dispatch and Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) for efficient DER management, identify grid investment chances, and address capacity limitations. Lastly, discuss approaches for responding to variability or loss of generation sources.

Moderator: Fouad Dagher, Director of Business Development, National Grid

Ben Cuozzo, Director, DER Advisory Services, NYPA

Ahmed Mousa, Utility of the Future Manager, PSEG

Stephen Wemple, General Manager – Utility of the Future, ConEd

Michael DeSocio, Founder & CEO, Luminary Energy (Former Director of Market Design, NYISO)

12:00 p.m. :: Conference Adjourns

• Diane X. Burman, Esq, Commissioner, New York State Public Service Commission

• Kelsey Clair, Director, NY Green Bank

• Ben Cuozzo, Director, DER Advisory Services, NYPA

• Fouad Dagher, Director of Business Development, National Grid

• Michael DeSocio, Founder & CEO, Luminary Energy (Former Director of Market Design, NYISO)

• Christina Ficicchia, Manager, Avangrid

• Bart Franey, Vice President of Clean Energy Development, National Grid

• Bryan Grimaldi, VP Corporate Affairs, National Grid

• William Hazelip, President, National Grid Ventures US Northeast

• Keith Kerman, NYC Chief Fleet Officer, Deputy Commissioner Chief Fleet Officer, Deputy Commissioner, DCAS, City of New York

• Scott Kessler, Manager, Clean Energy & Innovation, Office of Sustainability, The Port Authority of NY & NJ

• Dana Lazarus, Director, Energy Market Policy, ConEd

• Yachi Lin, Director, System Planning, System Resource & Planning, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)

• Ahmed Mousa, Utility of the Future Manager, PSEG

• Margaret Neves, J.D., Director of Business Development, Power Engineers

• Daniella Piper, Executive Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, NYPA

• Britt Reichborn-Kjennerud, Director of E-Mobility, ConEd

• Georges Sassine, Vice President, Large Scale Renewables, NYSERDA

• Ana Stachowiak, Senior Program Director, New York Power Authority

• Phil Toia, President, Development, NYPA

• Stephen Wemple, General Manager – Utility of the Future, ConEd

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New York Power Summit

November 14-15, 2023 | New York, NY

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Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.9 CEUs for this event

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must sign in/out each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Keynote addresses and panel discussions will be used.

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 10.5
There is no prerequisite for this Conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Live
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

 

Who Should Attend

New York energy market stakeholders:

• Government Agencies
• IOUs, Muni’s, Coops
• Independent Power Producers/Generators/Developers
• Transmission Developers

DER Providers:

•  Energy Management Solutions Providers
• EPCs
• Financiers
• Large Energy End Users