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VERGE Electrify 22 has been announced - please, click here to learn more.

Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
12:30pm to 1:15pm
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What Industrial Processes Can We Electrify Today?

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There are more options available to electrify industrial processes than you may expect — particularly for low-heat applications. Our experts will cover what processes could be electrified today, and what that would mean for costs, emissions and operations. They'll also discuss what it will take to get companies to make the switch.

Speakers

  • Blaine Collison
  • Ali Hasanbeigi
  • Helen Hudson
  • Steve Skarda

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1:45pm to 2:30pm
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Lessons From the Greening of Steel

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Steel production is one of the most emissions-intensive processes in the world — but the industry is on a path to change that. Come hear how technology and supply chains are aligning to electrify and decarbonize steel, and what this could mean for other hard-to-abate sectors. 

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  • Louisa Plotnick
  • Jennifer Snook
  • Virginia Dundas
  • Adam Rauwerdink

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2:30pm to 3:00pm
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Ask An Expert: EV Charging with Cathy Zoi

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A chance to ask questions, learn and interact with attendees and speakers.

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  • Cathy Zoi

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Ask An Expert: Building Decarb with Panama Bartholomy

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A chance to ask questions, learn and interact with attendees and speakers.

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  • Panama Bartholomy
  • Sage Welch

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Ask An Expert: Financing Electrification with Patrick Sagisi

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  • Patrick Sagisi
  • Grant Harrison

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Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
11:30am to 12:15pm
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Innovations Showcase

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Electrifying everything means we need new, big ideas — in finance, technology and policy. Join this fast-paced session of microtalks featuring promising technologies and provocative ideas that could change the future of electrification. 

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  • Nneka Kibuule
  • Astrid Atkinson
  • Vic Shao
  • Laureen Meroueh
  • Paul Gauché

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12:30pm to 1:15pm
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What You Need to Know About Policy

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The regulatory environment is quickly changing, with far-reaching implications for the future of electrification. Come with your questions for experts who can help you navigate what you need to know about the Biden Administration, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and statehouses. 

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  • Sara Baldwin
  • Jon Wellinghoff
  • Rachel Golden
  • Vincent Barnes

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Can Companies Electrify Their Supply Chains?

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Most of the industrial emissions are embedded in companies' supply chains. This session will explore how businesses are using their influence to decarbonize and electrify scope 3 emissions, and how more buyers and suppliers can get involved. 

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  • Cate Hight
  • Rasmus Valanko

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1:45pm to 2:30pm
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How Does Green Hydrogen Fit into Electrifying Everything?

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Not all industrial processes have market-ready electrification options. Green hydrogen could fill those gaps. How close are we to scaling green hydrogen, and what will it mean for industry, transportation and the grid? Our experts offer insights.

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  • Neva Espinoza
  • Janice Lin
  • Thomas Koch Blank
  • Holt Bradshaw

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2:30pm to 3:00pm
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Ask An Expert: California's Gas Car Phase Out with Analisa Bevan

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  • Katie Fehrenbacher
  • Analisa Bevan

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Ask An Expert: Microgrids with Peter Asmus

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  • Peter Asmus
  • Joel Makower

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Ask An Expert: Deep Decarbonization with Shayle Kann

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  • Shayle Kann

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