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Energy

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022

9:00am to 12:00pm

How to Calculate Your Scope 3 Emissions

Tutorial

LL20B-C

Calculating your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions can be an onerous task. But it's necessary to understand where your organization stands, and how you're going to decarbonize your supply chain. This half-day, interactive workshop will get your organization on the path to understanding the source of your Scope 3 emissions, methodologies and options for gathering data, and what it takes to get your reporting verified as part of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

CEBA Energy Customer's Morning (CEBA energy customers only)

Activity

LL21 C-D

CEBA Energy Customer's Morning provides an opportunity for energy customers to connect with one another and exchange learnings, questions, and innovative ideas. Gather with your peer energy customers to collaborate on solutions to key market barriers.

3:30pm to 4:30pm

Energy Resilience in the Face of Extreme Weather

Panel

LL20 B-C

Extreme weather is threatening the reliability of the electrical grid and operations — and it will only get worse with the changing climate. Join to gain a better understanding of climate risks, learn more about the value of resilience and how your organization can be prepared.

Why and How to Lead on Climate Policy Advocacy

Case Study

211A-B

Many companies have climate goals, but far fewer advocate for the policies necessary to achieve them. This disconnect is dangerous, because the net-zero targets that are increasingly being set in the private sector can’t be met without supportive public policies. What’s more, companies face growing pressure from investors, employees and customers to put their lobbying muscle behind their public commitments on climate.

Join us to explore what’s driving corporate engagement in climate policy and what leadership looks like today. Our experts will discuss why climate policy advocacy is a strategic business imperative, how companies can engage effectively and what climate policies are top priorities in the coming year. You’ll come away with a framework for action, real-world examples and insight into how you can elevate climate as an advocacy priority within your company.

Clean Energy Fundamentals

Workshop

LL21C-D

Join to learn what clean energy customers need to know about the U.S. energy market in order to transact in the space. Explore how energy customers establish the business case for clean energy, hear about different procurement options, and get a brief look at current market trends.

The End Life of Solar Panels

Panel

LL20D

As the first generation of solar panels near the end of their first 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 reuse or recycle solar panels.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022

7:50am to 8:50am

Solving the Credit Barriers to Scaling Clean Energy Procurement

Workshop

LL20 A

Growth in voluntary clean energy procurement is currently stymied by a lack of credit access. Many energy customers cannot access virtual power purchase agreements or other clean energy procurement mechanisms because they have no- or low-credit ratings. In fact, only 23 percent of the most mature U.S.-listed companies have sufficient credit ratings to support the development of large-scale offsite clean energy projects. In this workshop, we'll frame the issue and engage with attendees to unpack this challenge and identify potential paths forward.

Optimizing Batteries for Grid Decarbonization

Case Study

LL20D

Energy storage is the lynchpin to a clean energy future. But today, energy storage is optimize to maximize money — not decarbonization. Join this session to hear about a collaboration that combines emerging technology and contract models to maximize emission benefits.

While the case study focuses on energy storage, the lessons are applicable to all deploying clean energy technologies. This model highlights how companies and stakeholders could ensure clean energy deployments are supporting rapid decarbonization.

How the First Movers Coalition Raises the Bar for Corporate Action on Next-Gen Climate Tech

Case Study

211A-B

Get the inside scoop on how some of the world’s largest companies are tackling hard-to-abate emissions.

Announced just under a year ago, the First Movers Coalition is an ambitious cross-sector effort to bring down emissions from seven sectors where decarbonization is particularly challenging: aluminum, aviation, chemicals, concrete, shipping, steel and trucking. In parallel, coalition members are also investing hundreds of millions in emerging carbon removal technologies.

Come learn about the range of commitments made by coalition members, including pledges to use low-carbon fuels in shipping networks, purchases of specific quantities of near-zero emissions steel and contracts for tens of thousands of tons of carbon removals.

The Next Generation of Carbon-Free Energy Procurement

Interactives

LL21C-D

Learn about how energy customers are driving different forms of next-generation impact on the electric grid through their procurement approaches, the market barriers hindering these types of procurement strategies from reaching their fullest potential, and how the broader community of market stakeholders is working to evolve the voluntary carbon-free energy procurement market to make these approaches easier and more impactful.

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.

12:15pm to 1:15pm

Roundtable Lunches

Roundtable Lunch

Hall 2, San Jose Convention Center

Roundtable Lunches are interactive lunch discussions, moderated by an expert or thought leader, held at roundtables of up to 10 participants. These are freeform discussions, so bring your own challenges, questions, and ideas to talk through and get to know your fellow conference participants. All roundtable lunches are first-come, first-served. Below are the roundtable lunches being held at this time.

What’s Your Organization’s Superpower, and How Are You Using It for the Planet? - Table Host: Patrick Flynn, Salesforce

Stepping Stones Towards Sustainable Business Strategies - Table Host: Mohammad Hoda, Honeywell PMT

Solving for Net Zero: Climate Tech Innovation - Table Host: Rick Azer, Black & Veatch

Scaling Climate Tech Adoption by Corporations - Table Host: Emily Menz, Nasdaq

The Importance of Technology in Driving 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy - Table Host: Devrim Celal, Kraken

The Intersection of Renewables, Grid Modernization and Environmental Justice - Table Host: Ross Dillon, WSP

Water Is the New Carbon, What Are You Doing About It? - Table Host: Andy Bastien, FigBytes

Will Capitalism Kill Us, Save Us, or Both? - Table Host: Molly Wood, Launch

How Climate Tech and Corporate Sustainability Can Leverage a New Era of Emissions Intelligence - Table Host: Gavin McCormick, WattTime

The Critical Importance of Envisioning Alternate Climate Futures - Table Hosts: Jared Krause and Brendan Kiernan, Alternate Futures

The Role of Art and Tech in Ecological Regeneration and Cultural Transformation - Table Host: Angeline Chen, Global Coralition

Strategies and Pathways to Center Frontline Voices for a Just Transition - Table Host: Charisma Acey, UC Berkeley

Return to Office: A Golden Opportunity to Enhance Performance - Table Host: Joe Fullerton, Prospect Silicon Valley

Urban Resilience: How Chief Resilience Officers are Using Technology to Build Community Resilience - Table Host: Laurian Farrell, Resilient Cities Network

How Web 3.0 Will Impact Supply Chains - Table Host: Dail St. Claire, Amalgamated Bank

De-risking Long-term Investments in Nature - Table Host: Josh Parrish, Pachama

What’s Agricultural Resiliency, and How Does it Advance Your Climate Goals? - Table Hosts: Philippa Lockwood and Carolina Leonhardt, Clif Bar & Company

How Advanced Indoor Farming Can Spur Climate Adaptation - Table Host: Rebekah Moses, Iron Ox

Bridging the Gap between Talent and Hiring Companies - Table Host: Remy Lannelongue, Terra.do

How to Create Economic Opportunities for Frontline Communities - Table Host: Anthony Oni, Energy Impact Partners

Embodying DEI (as a White Male Founder) - Table Host: Andy Ruben, Trove

What Does Sustainability Look Like for Autonomous Vehicles? - Table Host: Tracy Cheung, Cruise

Fleet Electrification: The Vehicle Is Just the Start of the Journey - Table Host: Josh Green, Inspiration Mobility

EV Charging: How Do We Provide Reliable and High-quality Charging Experiences? - Table Host: Asaf Nagler, ABB

The Evolving World of Product-Level Supply Chain Emissions - Table Host: Dexter Galvin, CDP

How to Catalyze Your Climate Influence on Social Platforms - Table Host: Andrea Learned, LearnedOn

Speakers

Patrick Flynn
Mohammad Hoda
Rick Azer
Emily Menz
Devrim Celal
Ross Dillon
Andy Bastien
Molly Wood
Gavin McCormick
Jared Krause
Brendan Kiernan
Angeline Chen
Charisma Acey
Joe Fullerton
Laurian Farrell
Dail St. Claire
Josh Parrish
Philippa Lockwood
Carolina Leonhardt
Rebekah Moses
Remy Lannelongue
Anthony Oni
Andy Ruben
Tracy Cheung
Josh Green
Asaf Nagler
Dexter Galvin
Andrea Learned

1:30pm to 2:30pm

VERGE Accelerate: Energy Pitch Competition

Panel

210H

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.

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.

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.

Green Tariffs: Benefits and Opportunities for Energy Customers and Utilities

Interactives

LL20A

Green tariffs and other utility-offered clean energy programs can be an option for energy customers to help meet their demand for impactful clean electricity, particularly in regions with regulated electricity markets. In this session, leading buyers and utilities will share what has made existing green tariff programs successful for both parties. Participants will come away with an increased understanding of where these programs are available, elements that have made the programs attractive to customers, important questions for customers to ask their utility, and how utility/customer partnerships can help meet the needs of customers to access clean energy that is cost-effective, available to customers with smaller loads, drives local benefits and decarbonizes the grid.

China: Challenges and Opportunities for Corporate Clean Energy Procurement

Breakout

LL21C-D

The imperative for clean energy procurement in China is ever increasing as companies tackle their Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Join a session of companies and market experts to discuss procurement options in China, challenges and emerging opportunities.

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.

Maximizing Value for All in Renewable Energy Procurement

Case Study

LL20 D

Climate action is a multifaceted opportunity for companies, customers, industry and communities. This diverse panel of corporate, community, and business leaders share ways to engage and enhance traditional renewable energy procurement with intentional partnerships that deliver equity, engagement and value.

Corporations and Community Solar

Panel

LL20B-C

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.

Why Your Next Procurement Should Be Geothermal

Panel

LL20D

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.

Sustainability Leaders vs. Fleet Managers: How to Convince Everyone to Decarbonize Fleets

Panel

212C-D

Ready, set… debate! VERGE is bringing the sustainability vs. fleet manager conversation, all too common among many companies looking to electrify fleets, front and center at VERGE 22.

EVs are winning hearts and minds across the U.S. and globally, but sustainability professionals and corporate fleet managers often disagree about how and when to take fleets 100 percent electric. Join this lively discussion between top-tier sustainability and fleet professionals as they debate the disconnects that arise for major corporations as they convert fleet operations to zero emissions.

Why Sustainable Ports Hold the Key to Decarbonizing Maritime

Case Study

212 A-B

Shipping ports must decarbonize for maritime shipping to decarbonize. What’s happening across the space and who’s leading the charge?

Autonomous electric vehicles, all-electric mobile harbor cranes, LEED buildings and renewable energy-powered facilities are just some of the new technologies and solutions ports and terminals are deploying to help decarbonize the shipping industry and reach net zero emissions. However, the journey ahead is just beginning for some. The Port of Long Beach and Long Beach Terminal was named the best green seaport worldwide in 2018 and has since been innovating on the road to net zero. In 2021, Long Beach Terminal completed its new terminal, one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable cargo facilities in the world, capable of handling 3.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units annually. Join this session to learn more about decarbonizing shipping ports, the innovative solutions Long Beach Terminal has deployed and the policy support needed to fully decarbonize ports and terminals.

Navigating Clean Energy Supply Chain Disruptions

Panel

LL20B-C

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 and experts navigating this uncertain world.

Maximizing Clean Energy Benefits with Tribal Communities

Panel

LL21C-D

As we transition to a clean energy system, there are vast opportunities to engage with and share co-benefits with tribal and indigenous communities. While tribal and indigenous communities have been historically excluded from clean and affordable energy, these communities carry wisdom and resilience pivotal to the clean energy transition and can engage in a mutually beneficial relationship with clean energy developers and customers. Learn about ongoing efforts to enhance the positive impacts of the energy transition with tribal and indigenous communities, including creating economic opportunities, and the role energy customers and developers can play in enhancing such positive benefits.

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

7:50am to 8:50am

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.

How Policy is Shaping the Built Environment

Panel

210D

Ambitious policies at all levels of government are crucial levers in catalyzing change in the built environment. However, each jurisdiction faces unique regulatory, climate, technical and workforce challenges. What’s more, ensuring a just and equitable transition to decarbonized, healthy buildings requires frequent and deep collaboration between utilities, nonprofits, government agencies and the private sector.

The Inflation Reduction Act could drive retrofits, upgrades and clean technology installations on top of the projects being driven by policies at the local and state levels in hundreds of millions of square feet of commercial real estate. However, deriving the full intended benefits of these incentives will require careful alignment and coordination.

Attendees will leave this cross-sector panel with a better understanding of how to navigate this exciting new policy environment.

Climate and the Farm Bill: A Cheat Sheet for Taking Action

Panel

210B

If you care about climate, biodiversity or racial justice, you should get involved with the farm bill. Here’s how.

The farm bill is one of the U.S’ most sweeping spending packages, and Congress will pass its next edition in 2023. Negotiations are well underway, brokering everything from agriculture and forestry to energy and food assistance. The updated bill has the potential to mainstream nature-based climate solutions, and do so equitably, while also boosting innovative climate technologies. Now is the time for startups and companies to join forces and translate their environmental and social justice priorities into policy action. But what’s the best way to do so? And how should companies balance aspiration and pragmatism to develop policy priorities for today’s highly polarized political reality? Policy experts will share their strategies to efficiently influence the farm bill.

Practical Decarbonization: Navigating Targets, Investment Trade-offs and Risks

Workshop

LL20B-C

As companies across sectors work to reduce emissions, leaders are tasked with navigating technologies, layered regulations, tax policy and funding options to reach reach targets.

Companies are faced with assessing investment impacts and trade-offs as they chart their course to decarbonize. This workshop will focus on the business models and approaches that are emerging to consider policies, technologies, and economics.
This interactive session will explore:

What are the three questions that every company with a long-term carbon reduction must address to be successful?
How are risks being assessed and mitigated?
What are the key developments we expect to see in the next 12-24 months as signposts for emerging deep decarbonization business models?
In the short-term, what are the tools and insights we can apply?

12:15pm to 1:15pm

Roundtable Lunches

Roundtable Lunch

Hall 2, San Jose Convention Center

Accelerating to Net Zero: The Innovation Imperative for Business - Table Host: Elizabeth Sturcken, Environmental Defense Fund

Achieving Scope 3 Decarbonization Through Sustainable Sourcing - Table Host: Brandon Owens, Insight Energy

When Is the Best Time to Secure a PPA? - Table Host: Michael Prince, LevelTen Energy

Financing Climate Justice: How Can We Invest in Dignified Lives Everywhere? - Table Hosts: Ajaita Shah, Frontier Markets and Danny Kennedy, New Energy Nexus

Sustainable You: Thriving on the Other Side of Burnout - Table Host: Chris Gaither, Chris Gaither Consulting

How to Humanize Your Brand: Making Climate Tech Accessible for All - Table Host: Carrie Maultsby-Lute, Center for Transformative Action at Mills College, Presidio Graduate School

Integrating Your Facilities Systems: Searching for the Mythical Single Pane of Glass - Table Host: James Dice, Nexus Labs

Green Leasing and Beyond: Working With your Landlords and Tenants Toward Win-Win Solutions - Table Host: Cliff Majersik, Institute for Market Transformation

How to Identify High-Integrity Tropical Forest Credits: Joint Guidance from Leading NGOs - Table Host: Mark Moroge, Environmental Defense Fund

The State of Play in Climate Tech VC: Trends in Funding and Innovation - Table Host: Sophie Purdom, Climate Tech VC

Must We Wait for Industry to Change, or Can Product Labeling Enable Consumers to Lead on Climate? - Table Host: Nathan Sedlander, Evergrade

An Overlooked Ingredient: Sowing Biodiversity Into Food Value Chains - Table Host: Rebecca Chesney, IDEO Food Design

Investing in Regional Food Systems as a Cornerstone of Regenerative Agriculture - Table Host: Adrian Rodrigues, Provenance Capital Group

Climate on the Chain: The Intersection of Crypto and Climate - Table Host: Andrew Beebe, Obvious Ventures

Data and Trends in Climate Tech- Table Host: Mick Liubinskas, Climate Salad

Building Climate Tech Solutions with Community Stakeholders - Table Host: Julia Kumari Drapkin, ISeeChange

Scope 3, Supply Change and Net Zero by 2030: Discussing Marine Terminals, Ships, Trucks and Trains - Table Host: Bonnie Nixon, Long Beach Container Terminal

Prioritizing Vehicle-to-Grid Applications: Where to Start? - Table Host: Katherine Stainken, Electrification Coalition

Sustainability in Commercial Outer Space: Launching a New Future - Table Host: Paul Holdredge, BSR

Charge Up your Sustainability Strategy Through Outsourced Energy Management - Table Host: Al Subbloie, Budderfly

The Challenges & Opportunities Ahead for Next-Gen Batteries - Table Host: Asim Hussain, QuantumScape

Your EV Fleet: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Creating Access to Reliable EV Charging - Table Hosts: Simon Lonsdale, Head of Sales and Strategy, Co-founder, & Heena Mariyam, Senior Customer Success Manager, bp pulse fleets

USDA’s Approach to Catalyzing Climate Smart Agriculture: What’s Next? - Table Host: Anna Madalinska, USDA

Clean Technologies: Understanding Corporate Demand, Private Investment & Public Support - Table Host: Misti Groves

Speakers

Elizabeth Sturcken
Brandon Owens
Michael Prince
Ajaita Shah
Danny Kennedy
Chris Gaither
Carrie Maultsby-Lute
James Dice
Cliff Majersik
Mark Moroge
Sophie Purdom
Nathan Sedlander
Rebecca Chesney
Adrian Rodrigues
Andrew Beebe
Mick Liubinskas
Julia Kumari Drapkin
Bonnie Nixon
Katherine Stainken
Paul Holdredge
Al Subbloie
Asim Hussain
Simon Lonsdale
Heena Mariyam
Anna Madalinska
Misti Groves

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Develop the Global Strategies Needed to Avert the Climate Crisis — in One Hour

Workshop

211C-D

Discover the trade-offs and synergies within different sets of climate strategies.

Global leaders have a multitude of levers they can pull to rein in climate change. But which combinations, from energy efficiency and carbon pricing to reduced deforestation and carbon dioxide removal, will keep global temperatures well below 2°C?

In this interactive workshop, the audience will work together to evaluate different approaches using the En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator. Co-developed by MIT, the simulator is based on the best available science and has been calibrated against a wide range of existing integrated assessment, climate and energy models. The aim is to create a scenario that limits global warming to well below 2°C and aims for 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the international goals formally recognized in the Paris climate agreement.

The State of Nuclear Energy

Workshop

LL20B-C

Nuclear energy has had a tumultuous history. It has gone from being the fuel of the future in the 1950s to a controversial — and often shunned — energy source following high-profile failures. As we look to decarbonize the economy and search for clean, firm power sources, what role could nuclear power play? This session will share the story of the nuclear past, and what is possible in the future.

Repurpose and Recycle: Building the Right Infrastructure for Food Waste

Panel

210B

How can you identify, fund and build systems to deal with your waste — all without undermining food waste reduction efforts?

Despite food waste reduction efforts across the value chain, food and agricultural waste remains abundant and causes significant methane emissions in landfills. In response, a suite of strategies to repurpose and divert waste is emerging, from upcycling and composting to anaerobic digestion. How can you engage at local, regional and national levels to scale the infrastructure needed for your waste stream? What measures should companies take to respect the needs and rights of marginalized communities when planning and operating recycling plants? And how can we ensure that diversion investments won’t stand in the way of ultimately getting rid of waste?

How Is ESG Changing the Corporate Energy Landscape?

Panel

LL20D

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?

1:30pm to 4:00pm

(Request for Invitation - FULL) Improving the EV Charging Experience: A Workshop With Industry Stakeholders

Workshop

212C-D

What is needed and how do we improve the U.S. public charging experience to ensure all drivers and fleets have access to reliable and user-friendly EV charging infrastructure?

The EV industry is moving beyond early adopters, with more drivers and fleets going electric. But inconsistent and unreliable charging encounters can negatively impact the user experience, adding to the barriers of broader EV adoption. This is one reason the Biden-Harris Administration has proposed standards designed to build a national network of reliable, user-friendly and accessible EV chargers. How are automotive makers, government agencies, charging providers and other industry players working together to address major barriers? What is realistic for the industry to achieve? And what innovative solutions can we collectively work on to address common challenges? As part of this workshop, held in partnership with the ICF Climate Center – a center drawing from ICF's world leading science-based climate consultancy practice with years of EV expertise – you’ll have the opportunity to apply your industry experience and collaborate with other leaders to understand the current landscape and identify solutions to ultimately improve EV charging for the long term.

Space is limited to 50 people. Please note that the workshop is now full. View more information here.

Workshop group leaders:

1. Austin Clark, FLO

2. Francesca Wahl, Tesla

3. Jigar Shah, Electrify America

4. Adam Langton, BMW

5. Kevin Miller, ChargePoint

6. Craig Miller, Xcel Energy

7. Kelsey Johnson, Rivian

8. Michael Nicholas, California Energy Commission

1:30pm to 3:00pm

CEBA Conversations (CEBA only)

Table Topic Conversation

LL21C-D

Conversation sessions are facilitated roundtable discussions featuring a variety of topics related to challenges, solutions and gaps in the market, and best approaches. Each round will be twenty minutes and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in multiple rounds.

Topics:

Assigning Value to the Community and Social Impacts of Clean Energy Projects
Buying Your Way To A Better Solar Supply Chain
Carrot or stick - how do you motivate your critical value chain partners to commit to an emissions reduction strategy?
Changes in Renewable Energy Procurement Amidst the Inflation Reduction Act
Community Solar and Corporate Partnerships
Creating Community Impact through Renewables: How to Approach It?
Financing Post-IRA for Corporate Buyers (Tax Credits and RECs)
Fleet Management: Driving to Net Zero
Is testing unbundled RECs for additionality valuable?
Renewable Project Supply Chain Issues and Risk mitigation
Tools for Decarbonization and the Path to 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Procurement.
Tracking Scope 1 and 3 Emissions
What Kind of Clean Energy Transition is Needed for more Power Stability?

3:00pm to 4:00pm

What the New SEC Disclosure Rules Mean for Your Company

Panel

211C-D

The Securities and Exchange Commission is about to mandate disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions. Are you ready?

Experts agree that the SEC’s plan is a critical component of climate strategy, but the consensus is less clear on exactly how the process should work. Which companies have to disclose, for example? Should all categories of Scope 3 emissions be included, from the production of raw materials right through to product use? And who, if anybody, should audit these disclosures?

As the SEC consultation moves toward a conclusion, experts who have been tracking the process will share their thinking on the likely shape of the final rule and the implications for your company.

(CANCELED) Moby: From Rock Star to Change Maker. An Interview with Elysabeth Alfano

Interview

210B

How can collaborations with artists help bridge the gap between climate tech and consumers?

Moby is known around the globe for his down-tempo, ambient music. He has famously created soundtracks for huge blockbuster movies and shows such as the Bourne Legacy, the Simpsons and Stranger Things, and prolifically produced his indistinguishable sound. But music isn’t his life’s work. In an interview with investor Elysabeth Alfano, Moby will discuss how he uses his musical success as a starting point for education, impacting the climate crisis and animal welfare. Join this conversation to understand how your company can build alliances with unusual change-makers such as musicians and other artists, bringing new audiences to the climate community.

Revisiting the Retrofit: Fresh Approaches to a Classic Measure

Panel

210D

In 2040, two-thirds of buildings will be ones that are in operation today. So how can we overcome the inconveniences and headaches associated with energy retrofits to ensure our building stock is operating more efficiently in 2040 than it is now?

Retrofitting buildings has historically been expensive and time-consuming — a process with a reputation for being fraught with headaches, hiccups and red tape. However, energy efficiency technology bundles are being employed in existing buildings to fit retrofit projects into regularly scheduled real estate life cycle events, saving time and capital.

In this deep dive on retrofits, attendees will explore the most common adaptive reuse events in commercial real estate events and hear about real-world case studies of their implementation. Attendees will leave with a new perspective on retrofit projects and will have a well-developed sense of the optimal time to propose and implement an energy retrofit.

Can the Grid Support Vehicle Electrification?

Case Study

LL20B-C

The U.S. electric grid is starting to reach capacity limits in areas across the country. As electric vehicles gain momentum, fleet owners and managers may find that distributed energy resources (DERs) are the key to powering their buses and trucks. DERs can reduce demand during peak periods and introduce flexibility, allowing fleet managers to charge vehicles based on their existing operations and the cost of electricity.