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Energy Program

Decarbonizing, decentralizing and digitizing energy systems to be more resilient, affordable and accessible.
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The VERGE 22 Energy Program brings together leaders working towards a clean, resilient and accessible energy future. The program centers on today’s most salient solutions and opportunities for stakeholders to deploy renewables, future proof our energy systems, and decarbonize the grid.

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  • Renewable Procurements 

  • Distributed Energy Resources & Resilience

  • Beyond the Megawatt

  • 24/7 Carbon Free Energy

  • Deep Decarbonization - sponsored by 

Participants include professionals in:

  • Energy, facility & building managers 

  • Renewable procurement leads 

  • Resilience officers

  • Policymakers & advocates

  • Utility leaders

  • Entrepreneurs

  • NGOs & industry groups 

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Sarah Golden Chair of the VERGE Energy Conference and Analyst at GreenBiz Group

“ Electrifying and decarbonizing the power sector are the easiest of the hard things we need to do to address the climate crisis. The Energy Program is designed to help energy buyers accelerate the transition, offering a venue for deep learning and strategic collaboration to go farther faster. ”

Sarah Golden
Senior Analyst, Energy | Chair, VERGE Electrify
GreenBiz Group

Featured Speakers & Advisors

Carla Peterman
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Paula Glover
Alliance to Save Energy
Spencer Marr
Sangha Systems
Dana Redden
Solar Stewards
Brian Janous
Microsoft
HG Chissell
Advanced Energy Group, LLC
Steve Chriss
Walmart Inc.
Miranda Ballentine
CEBA

Energy Program Highlights

Here is a sampling of sessions from the Energy Program. More will be added and the full program available soon.

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How Is ESG Changing the Corporate Energy Landscape?

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The term ESG — signifying environmental, social and corporate governance criteria — has exploded in the sustainability and climate world, becoming a new guiding principle for organizations and investors alike. What does ESG actually mean for the future of clean energy, and how can companies capitalize on interest to maximize decarbonization impacts?

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The Human Impact of Renewable Energy

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As we transition to clean power to mitigate the impacts of climate change, we need to ensure vulnerable communities are benefiting. Learn about ongoing efforts to enhance the positive impacts of the energy transition on people, including creating economic opportunities for communities throughout the value chain, and how corporate procurements can make a difference.

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Clean Energy Supply Chains

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It's been a wild time for supply chains, and that disruption is impacting energy offtakers’ ability to procure the technologies needed to fulfill renewable energy targets at an attractive price point. This session features energy buyers navigating this uncertain world.

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Corporations and Community Solar

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Community solar is a promising option for companies looking to bring renewable electricity energy to local operations. It also has the potential to ensure more people and communities have access to the benefits of clean energy. Learn how corporations are leading innovative partnerships to spur forward community solar, while achieving clean power goals.

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The End Life of Solar Panels

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As the first generation of solar panels near the end of their life, we are just beginning to recognize the magnitude of the future electronic-waste problem associated with renewable energy technologies. We’ll explore what it will take to process and recycle solar panels, and how we can design to avoid the challenges in the first place.

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Bitcoin and Energy Use

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Bitcoin mining uses a tremendous amount of energy — as much as Venezuela. Could this activity help decarbonize energy markets or will its power consumption always be at odds with climate goals? This debate will make sense of the situation and suggest the path forward for the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

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  • Spencer Marr

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Why Your Next Procurement Should Be Geothermal

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Geothermal energy has great potential as a clean, firm energy resource — the holy grail for reaching deep decarbonization. Yet the technology has had relatively little growth over the last few decades. Corporations and governments can help change that through procurements to spur forward this market. This session will cover advancements in geothermal technologies and highlight the work of early movers to help scale deployments and drive down costs.

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Automating for Decarbonization in Industry

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The emergence of 5G technologies and the internet of things has the potential to drive efficiency throughout operations. Our speakers will tell you what you need to know to leverage connectivity to save money and reach decarbonization goals.

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VERGE Accelerate: Energy Pitch Competition

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VERGE Accelerate is a series of fast-pitch competitions featuring leading climate tech startups. Today’s session highlights five entrepreneurs building cutting-edge solutions for energy, followed by industry expert reactions to each pitch. Help determine the winner by casting your vote live at the event! The winner will pitch in the main stage finals on Thursday, October 27.

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  • Energy
  • Startup

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  • Anthony Oni
  • Emily Kirsch

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The Evolutions of Corporate Climate Commitments

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Companies set targets for 2050 not knowing how they get there. Then, before they know it, they're hitting targets sooner than they thought. This session looks at company's climate and net zero goals, and how to accelerate the timeline. 

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The Future of Carbon-free Energy

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In order to decarbonize the power sector, we’ll need to power the economy with clean energy on a time and location basis — no easy task for intermittent renewable resources. Thankfully, there are clear policy signals, innovative compacts and trail-blazing companies working on the problem. This session will cover the leading collaborations and corporate trailblazers cracking the code to clean, reliable and affordable energy — all day, every day.

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The Climate Impact of Renewable Energy Materials

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Last year saw a record deployment of clean energy technologies, and the pipeline is packed with more projects waiting to be built. As we accelerate the clean energy transition, how can we ensure technologies aren’t creating a new sustainability problem — both in climate impacts related to manufacturing, and what we do with products at the end of their useful life. Experts will talk about clean energy material management and how offtakers can avert unintended consequences.

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View More VERGE 22 Programs

Buildings Program

Enabling the transition to smarter, healthier, net-zero buildings, campuses and factories.
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Carbon Program

Discover the new markets, technologies and products fueling the growth of business opportunities in carbon removal.
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Food Program

Transforming food systems to equitably and efficiently feed a more populous planet while conserving and regenerating the natural world.
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Startup Program

Supporting entrepreneurs with innovative technologies, products and services across the climate tech landscape.
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Transport Program

Accelerating electric, clean and equitable transportation and logistics that reduce emissions and improve lives.
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