2025 Power Markets Conference
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2025 Power Markets Conference
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WHEN: Thursday, January 16 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
WHERE: Boston University, Center for Computing & Data Sciences, 665 Commonwealth Avenue
A major transformation is underway in our energy system, driven by state and federal policies seeking to spur renewable development, electrify the economy, and slash carbon emissions by mid-century. These policies, and the rapid changes they have catalyzed, are putting immense pressure on current power market design. Looking ahead, can markets be redesigned to achieve reliability and carbon reductions while remaining economical—and what are the tradeoffs and the ways to minimize the impact? Or, ultimately, is the impact of this transformation so large that the solution must be something other than market based? Please join us for a robust discussion on these questions.
DOWNLOADABLE PROGRAM
CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS:
David Fixler, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Nicholas Hutchings, Senior Manager, Regulatory and Political Affairs, NextEra Energy Resources
SPEAKERS:
Panel I: How Can Markets Drive the Rapid Resource Development We Need for 2050?
Rosendo Garza, Senior Associate, Day Pitney LP (Moderator)
Ashley Gagnon, Federal and Regional Energy Affairs Senior Director, MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Matthew Picardi, VP Regulatory Affairs, Shell Energy North America
Noha Sidhom, Executive Director, Energy Trading Institute and CIO, Viribus Fund
Jeff Turcotte, VP Government Affairs, EPSA
Panel II: 31 Flavors of Capacity Accreditation Reform: How Northeast Capacity Markets are Adapting to the Changing System Conditions and Resource Mix
Bruce Anderson, SVP and General Counsel, NEPGA (Moderator)
Zach Smith, Senior Manager, Capacity and New Resource Integration Market Solutions, New York ISO
Chris Geissler, Director, Economic Analysis, ISO New England
Mike Borgatti, Senior Vice President, Wholesale Power & Markets Services Group, Gabel Associates
Morning Keynote: Placing the Customer at the Core of the Energy Transition
Introduction: Julia Frayer, Managing Director, London Economics International
Speaker: Audrey Zibelman, Thought Leader & Energy Transition Advisor
Luncheon Keynote: The History of U.S. Energy Transitions: Are There Lessons for Decarbonization?
Introduction: David Fixler, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Speaker: Cutler Cleveland, Associate Director, Institute for Global Sustainability, Professor of Earth & Environment, Boston University
Panel III: Managing Increased Variability and Load Growth: Creating Market Signals for Flexible, Responsive Resources
Clara Heuberger-Austin, Lead Power Market Analyst, Shell USA (Moderator)
Brett Feldman, Energy Efficiency Manager, Rhode Island Energy
George Twigg, Executive Director, NECPUC
Austin Dawson, Deputy Director of Energy Supply and Rates, MA Department of Energy Resources Policy Division
Closing Thoughts with Conference Chairs: Janet Gail Besser, Energy Policy & Regulatory Strategy Expert
CONFERENCE SPONSORS:
Premier: Eversource | Greenberg Traurig | London Economics International, LLC | New England Power Generators Association | Shell | StoneTurn
Corporate: Analysis Group | Day Pitney LLP | NextEra Energy Resources | Robinson+Cole | Sustainable Energy Advantage, LLC
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COST*:
NECA Members $525 | Non-members $575 | Government $275 | Young Professional Members** $285 | YP Non-members** $310 | Students*** $100
* Prices will increase by $25 on January 9th.
** Working in the energy industry less than five years
*** Full-time students only
Discounted parking available at BU’s campus. Be sure to purchase at checkout when registering.
Though the room block at the Residence Inn Boston Back Bay/Fenway has officially expired, please contact Helaine to put you directly in touch with the hotel for reduced rates.
TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT