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Below is the agenda for the Energy Storage Association Policy Forum. Please click on the session title for more details on the session and its speakers.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
8:00AM - 9:00AM
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Networking Breakfast
Networking BreakfastDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 8:00AMBefore the programming kicks-off, join your fellow attendees – policymakers, regulators, industry insiders, and thought leaders – for breakfast on us.
9:00AM - 9:15AM
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Welcoming Address
Welcoming AddressDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 9:00AMWe open the morning reviewing the highlights from the past year, as well as what the industry has learned as we look to the 2019 agenda.Speakers:Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief Executive Officer , Energy Storage Association
9:15AM - 9:30AM
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Federal Keynote: The Role of Energy Storage in U.S. Infrastructure Policy
Federal Keynote: The Role of Energy Storage in U.S. Infrastructure PolicyDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 9:15AMCost-effective deployment of energy storage results in a better world through a more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and affordable electricity grid, so, is storage also the cornerstone to a comprehensive infrastructure package at the federal level?Speakers:Senator Martin Heinrich, Senator, New Mexico
9:30AM - 10:00AM
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State Keynote: The Role of Energy Storage in States
State Keynote: The Role of Energy Storage in StatesDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 9:30AMStates across the country are adopting policies that recognize energy storage as part of a more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and affordable electricity grid.Speakers:David Kolata, Executive Director, Citizens Utility Board
10:00AM - 10:30AM
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Networking Break
Networking BreakDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 10:00AMGrab some coffee and network with other leaders in energy storage.
10:30AM - 11:15AM
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State Policy Panel: One Size Doesn’t Fit All for State Storage Action
State Policy Panel: One Size Doesn’t Fit All for State Storage ActionDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 10:30AMJoin ESA's state policy director as we tease out the drivers and nuances of different state energy storage incentives, targets, goals, utility planning and procurement directives.Speakers:Nitzan Goldberger, State Policy Director, Energy Storage AssociationAnn Rendahl, Commissioner, Washington Utilities and Transportation CommissionSally A. Talberg, Chairman, Michigan Public Service CommissionJohn B. Rhodes, Chair, New York Public Service Commission
11:15AM - 11:45AM
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Networking Lunch Begins
Networking Lunch BeginsDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 11:15AMJoin us for a networking lunch.
11:45AM - 1:00PM
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Oxford Debate: What Approach is Most Effective in Incentivizing Storage Deployment?
Oxford Debate: What Approach is Most Effective in Incentivizing Storage Deployment?Date & Time:February 13, 2019 - 11:45AMHow can we best incentivize storage deployment? Should the focus be on wholesale markets, state programs, or utility planning?Speakers:Kevin Carden, Director, Astrapé ConsultingSara Baldwin, Vice President, Regulatory, Interstate Renewable Energy CouncilPeter D. Fuller, Founder and Principal, Autumn Lane Energy ConsultingGavin Bade, Senior Reporter, Utility Dive
1:00PM - 2:00PM
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Wholesale Markets Panel: Order 841 and the Updated Energy Storage Landscape
Wholesale Markets Panel: Order 841 and the Updated Energy Storage LandscapeDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 1:00PMThis panel will unpack next steps on Order 841 implementation and timeline, along with offering insights into what each regional grid operator thinks is the next step to unlocking the full potential of energy storage in their respective grids.Speakers:Jason Burwen, Vice President, Policy, Energy Storage AssociationAndrew Levitt, Senior Business Solution Architect, PJM InterconnectionChristopher Parent, Director, Market Development, ISO New EnglandMichael DeSocio, Senior Manager - Market Design, New York Independent System OperatorKevin Vannoy, Director of Market Design, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)Daniel Harless, Lead Engineer, Market Design, Southwest Power Pool (SPP)Kim Smaczniak, Clean Energy Staff Attorney, Earth Justice
2:00PM - 2:30PM
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FERC Keynote: Energy Storage – A Win for Consumers and Industry
FERC Keynote: Energy Storage – A Win for Consumers and IndustryDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 2:00PMIn this keynote address, Chairman Chatterjee will reflect on the past year’s events and his perspective on the future of energy storage in wholesale markets.Speakers:Chairman Neil Chatterjee, Chairman, FERC
2:30PM - 2:55PM
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Advocacy Discussion: Insider Look at ESA Policy Working Groups
Advocacy Discussion: Insider Look at ESA Policy Working GroupsDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 2:30PMJoin ESA’s Vice President of Policy as he shares progress made by the 2018 Working Groups and previews the topics for 2019.Speakers:Jason Burwen, Vice President, Policy, Energy Storage Association
2:55PM - 3:00PM
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Closing Remarks
Closing RemarksDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 2:55PMESA’s CEO Kelly Speakes-Backman will close out the busy day of discussions, offering her reflections on the 2019 Energy Storage Policy Forum and parting thoughts for industry members and power sector stakeholders.Speakers:Kelly Speakes-Backman, Chief Executive Officer , Energy Storage Association
3:00PM - 5:00PM
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Networking Reception
Networking ReceptionDate & Time:February 13, 2019 - 3:00PMAll attendees are encouraged to join us for a reception following the formal programming, where you can connect with other industry insiders and reflect on the day’s events.