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Deep Decarbonization

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

9:00am to 10:00am

The Ethics of Bitcoin Mining Energy Consumption

Debate

LL20B-C

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 help make sense of the ethics and consideration of cryptocurrency, and the role it may play in a decarbonized future.

1:30pm to 2:30pm

How Corporations Are Tapping Into Hydrogen Hubs

Panel

LL20 B-C

Green hydrogen holds much promise. It could potentially help decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, like heavy industry, and serve as a seasonal storage option for renewable energy. Yet today it is not cost-competitive. That may change thanks to new federal programs designed to spur forward new hydrogen hubs across the U.S. Join corporations, infrastructure leaders and technology providers to learn how more organizations are aiding in scaling the technology.

Cheers to That: Inside Diageo's Plan to Electrify Boilers and Distill Carbon-Neutral Whiskey

Case Study

LL20 A

Electrifying boilers is emerging as a powerful strategy for food processing organizations to decarbonize. Join this case study to hear how beverage company Diageo — Bulleit, Guiness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker and other adult beverages — worked with technology company Precision Boilers and its local utility, East Kentucky Power Cooperative, to transition to all-electric boilers powered by low carbon energy.

How Will Historic Federal Legislation Impact Clean Energy Customers?

Interactives

LL21C-D

Considered together, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act create the potential for significant increases in clean energy deployment throughout the U.S. as well as jobs, reduced energy costs and stable market signals to sustain deployment and catalyze next-generation technology, manufacturing and innovation. But how will federal legislation create opportunities and risks for customers? Speakers will discuss the highlights and implications of this legislation for clean energy customers.

2:45pm to 3:45pm

Power Paradigms: Shaping Energy Efficiency Standards for the Internet

Interactives

LL20A

As the internet grows, so are its adverse environmental impacts. Join this session to hear the best thinking from thought leaders and participate in interactive brainstorming — to gain insights about the future of the internet and its growing energy footprint.

4:15pm to 5:15pm

Engaging With Cleantech: How Can Businesses Identify Promising New Technologies?

Panel

LL20A

Net-zero emissions goals are unachievable without large-scale integration of clean energy technologies beyond wind and solar. Energy customers can expedite the deployment of emerging carbon-free technologies but often lack the information necessary to engage with confidence. This panel of cleantech incubators and accelerators will explore how to de-risk engagement with startups and identify pathways to successful cleantech partnerships.

Thursday, October 27th, 2022

9:00am to 10:00am

The Role of 5G and Smart Factories in Climate Action

Panel

LL20D

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.