U.S. Canada Cross-Border Energy Trade Summit

October 24-25, 2024 | Toronto, ON and Online :: Eastern Time

“Excellent coverage of key issues in US/Canada electricity trade.” – President, Power Advisory LLC

“The U.S./Canada Cross Border Power Trading Summit provided an excellent overview of key issues driving power markets in the northeastern U.S. and opportunities for cross-border power deliveries.” – Director Development – East Region, EDF Renewable Energy

“EUCI organizes excellent events, I really enjoyed the overview of different aspects within the industry to broaden my knowledge.  I loved the networking!” – Project Development Manager, Locweld

Join EUCI’s U.S./Canada Cross-Border Energy Trade Summit in-person or online to explore the dynamic energy relationship between the United States and Canada. This summit will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss strategies for:

• Optimizing cross-border energy trade
• Balancing state mandates with market needs
• Driving economic growth

Attendees will learn about the latest developments in energy markets and trade dynamics:

• Align clean energy goals with capacity gaps
• Gain insights into energy initiatives
• Explore investment opportunities
• Stay updated on policy changes impacting the sector

Engage with experts on:

• Renewable and clean energy credits
• Natural gas and LNG import options
• Transmission projects and grid interconnection efforts

Register now to capitalize on the economic opportunities presented by the U.S. / Canada energy relationship.

Learning Outcomes

• Review current and future energy markets and resource needs
• Analyze U.S./Canada trade dynamics and implications
• Discuss market structures supporting clean energy goals and decarbonization
• Examine capacity gaps, market fuel price impacts, and supply chain issues
• Explore Canadian energy trade initiatives, policies, and projects
• Identify investment opportunities in clean power, natural gas, and LNG
• Assess policy updates affecting clean energy procurement and deployment
• Review qualifications and impacts of Renewable and Clean Energy Credits
• Evaluate natural gas and LNG import/export options and infrastructure needs
• Review transmission and project options for clean power delivery
• Discuss financing, siting, and development requirements for transmission projects
• Examine grid interconnection, cybersecurity, and new project scheduling
• Explore the role of emerging technologies in cross-border energy trade

Thursday, October 24, 2024 : Eastern Time

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. :: Power Markets Outlook: Addressing Capacity and Reliability

Gain a comprehensive overview of the long-term energy outlook, focusing on addressing potential capacity challenges and ensuring reliability. This session will cover essential topics including infrastructure needs, investment opportunities, and power price forecasts, providing a clear picture of market dynamics.

• Long-term energy outlook
• Addressing potential capacity crunches
• Infrastructure and investment needs
• Power price forecast

Richard Bratton, Director, Market Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY)

Kimberly Harriman, SVP, Public & Regulatory Affairs, Avangrid

Paul Hibbard, Principal, Analysis Group

Dan Dolan, President, NEPGA

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

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. :: Canadian Initiatives and Energy Trade Projections

Explore the strategies and initiatives for expanding U.S./Canada energy trade. Learn about the Bilateral Energy Transformation Task Force (ETTF) and explore how these efforts are shaping the future of cross-border energy collaboration.

• Expanding U.S./Canada energy trade
• Bilateral Energy Transformation Task Force (ETTF)

Scott Nelms, VP Business Development & Strategy, OPG

Rob Gillies, Executive Director, NB Energy Marketing, Energie, NB Power

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Clean Energy Policies & Renewable Energy Credits

In this session, attendees will get the latest on renewable policies and compliance requirements. This session will cover the implications of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) on cross-border trading and provide updates on clean energy credits and market trends.

• Renewable policies and compliance
• RGGI implications and cross-border trading
• Updates on clean energy credits and market trends

Christie Prescott, Director, Wholesale Power Contracts, The United Illuminating Company

12:00 – 1:15 p.m. :: Group Luncheon

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. :: Regulatory and Policy Differences: Navigating Cross-Border Challenges

This session focuses on the key differences between U.S. and Canadian energy regulations and their impacts on trade. Learn how to navigate these differences for seamless energy trade, with insights from real-world case studies.

• Overview of U.S. and Canadian energy regulations
• Key policy differences and their impacts on trade
• Harmonizing regulations for seamless energy trade
• Case studies on navigating regulatory landscapes

Philip Bartlett, Chair, Maine Public Utilities Commission

2:15 – 3:00 p.m. :: Grid Interconnection & Transmission

Explore the challenges and opportunities associated with grid interconnections and transmission capacity, including technical standards and infrastructure compatibility. This session will address technical standards, infrastructure compatibility, and the latest developments in transmission projects and partnerships.

• Grid interconnections and transmission capacity
• Addressing transmission challenges
  • Technical standards
  • Infrastructure compatibility
• Transmission projects
• Project partnership opportunities
• Submarine cable installation considerations

Chuck Farmer, VP of Planning, Conservation & Resource Adequacy and Chief Energy Transition Officer, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Lorraine Gray, VP System Operations & Station Services, Hydro One

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:30 – 4:15 p.m. :: Evolving Markets – Public Policy

Analyze the impact of long-term contracts and subsidies on market structures and discuss how to balance markets with public policy. This session will provide insights into initiatives that incentivize renewables and lessons from Ontario’s market design.

• Impact of Long-Term Contracts and Subsidies: Examine how contracts and subsidies shape market structures and their long-term implications.
• Balancing Markets with Public Policy: Learn strategies for aligning market operations with public policy objectives.
• Initiatives to Incentivize Renewables: Discover initiatives that encourage the adoption of renewable energy and their impact on the market.
• Lessons from Ontario’s Market Design: Gain insights from Ontario’s experiences in market design and implementation.

Reena Goyal, Counsel, Blakes

4:15 – 5:00 p.m. :: Lessons from British Columbia

Explore British Columbia’s approach to climate policy and economic regulation, focusing on Indigenous equity ownership and industrial interconnections. This session offers valuable lessons from BC’s experience in balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility.

• Climate Policy and Economic Regulation: Understand how BC integrates climate policy with economic regulation to achieve sustainable development.
• Indigenous Equity Ownership: Learn about initiatives that promote Indigenous equity ownership in energy projects.
• Industrial Interconnections: Explore the challenges and opportunities of industrial interconnections in BC’s energy landscape.

Chris Sandve, Chief Regulatory Officer & Director, Policy and Engagement, BC Hydro

Friday, October 25, 2024 : Eastern Time

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. :: Natural Gas: Cross-Border Trade & Market Dynamics

Examine the current market dynamics and pricing for natural gas, including the history and future of U.S./Canada trade. This session will also discuss infrastructure needs, challenges, and the impact of LNG imports on the market

• Current Market Dynamics and Pricing: Analyze the factors influencing natural gas markets and pricing.
• S./Canada Natural Gas Trade History and Future: Understand the evolution of natural gas trade between the U.S. and Canada and future prospects.
• Infrastructure Needs and Challenges: Identify the critical infrastructure required to support natural gas trade and the challenges involved.
• LNG Imports and Market Impact: Explore the implications of LNG imports on market dynamics and pricing.
• Siting Difficulties and Trade Implications: Discuss the challenges of siting infrastructure and their impact on cross-border trade.

Senior Representative, Enbridge

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:30 – 11:45 a.m. :: Renewable Energy Integration & Emerging Technologies

This session focuses on the integration of renewables into existing grids and the role of emerging technologies such as hydrogen and storage. Discover innovations in renewable energy deployment and cross-border collaboration on new technologies.

• Integration of Renewables into Existing Grids: Learn about the challenges and solutions for integrating renewable energy sources into established grid systems.
• Role of Emerging Technologies: Explore how technologies like hydrogen and storage are transforming the renewable energy landscape.
• Innovations in Renewable Energy Deployment: Discover cutting-edge innovations driving renewable energy adoption and deployment.
• Cross-Border Collaboration on New Technologies: Examine opportunities for collaboration between the U.S. and Canada on emerging energy technologies.

Cory Basil, EDF Renewable Energy

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Open Q&A

Philip Bartlett, Chair, Maine Public Utilities Commission

Richard Bratton, Director, Market Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY)

Cory Basil, EDF Renewable Energy

Dan Dolan, President, NEPGA

Chuck Farmer, VP of Planning, Conservation & Resource Adequacy and Chief Energy Transition Officer, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

Rob Gillies, Executive Director, NB Energy Marketing, Energie, NB Power

Reena Goyal, Counsel, Blakes

Lorraine Gray, VP System Operations & Station Services, Hydro One

Kimberly Harriman, SVP, Public & Regulatory Affairs, Avangrid

Paul Hibbard, Principal, Analysis Group

Scott Nelms, VP Business Development & Strategy, OPG

Christie Prescott, Director, Wholesale Power Contracts, The United Illuminating Company

Chris Sandve, Chief Regulatory Officer & Director, Policy and Engagement, BC Hydro

Senior Representative, Enbridge

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

199 Bay Street, Suite 4000, Commerce Court West

Toronto, Ontario, M5L 1A9

Ottawa Humber Conference Room & West Buffet Area (40th floor)

Please Note: Confirmed speakers do not need to register and are encouraged to participate in all sessions of the event. If you are a speaker and have any questions please contact our offices at 1.303.770.8800

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U.S. Canada Cross-Border Energy Trade Summit

October 24-25, 2024 | Toronto, ON

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Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before September 20, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

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 0.8 CEUs for this event

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Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

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

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations and test cases will be used to present course information.

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

Conference CPE Credits: 9.5
There is no prerequisite for this Conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
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

This event is designed for professionals involved in shaping the future of cross-border energy dynamics, including:

• Energy Strategy and Leadership
  Professionals responsible for developing and implementing energy strategies
• Regulatory Affairs and Policy
  Individuals involved in regulatory compliance, policy advising, and managing relationships with government agencies.
• Operations and Project Management
  Managers and leaders overseeing energy operations, transmission projects, and infrastructure development.
• Sustainability and Environmental Compliance
  Experts focused on sustainability practices, environmental management, and compliance with environmental regulations.
• Investment and Financial Analysis
  Analysts and strategists specializing in energy investments, market analysis, and financial planning for energy projects.
• Technology and Innovation
  Leaders and innovators driving advancements in energy technologies, including renewable energy, natural gas, and emerging technologies.
• Research and Development
  Researchers and scientists analyzing energy markets, trends, and technological advancements.
• Community and Indigenous Relations
  Professionals managing relations with Indigenous communities and stakeholders.