Energy Update: Week of March 13th
Energy Update - March 13, 2023
Friends,
I don’t know whether to start with the champagne carpet at the Oscars or the NCAA Field being set for March Madness.
On the hoops side, the field of 68 is set. #1s include Alabama, Purdue, Houston and Kansas even after both Kansas and Houston were smoked in their conference finals yesterday. Biggest losers include UNC and Michigan who were snubbed by the NCAA panel. If you are looking for a sleeper, one place to start might be Memphis who hung the “L” on the Houston. Other hot teams include S #6 Creighton, A10 Champ/W #12 VCU, MW #10-seed Penn St, E #12 Oral Roberts (30-4), S #10 Utah St, MW #7 Texas A&M. Games launch in Dayton tomorrow with #11s Mississippi St/Pitt and #16s TX A&M-Corpus Christi/SE Missouri St and Wednesday with #11s Nevada/Arizona St and #16s TX Southern/Farleigh-Dickenson.
The 95th Academy Awards went off without anyone getting slapped and Jimmy Kimmel made some good, off-the-approved script jokes. Big winners were Everything Everywhere All at Once (7 Wins), All Quiet on the Western Front (4 Wins) and special recognition for Navalny, a film that explores the plot to kill Russian anti-corruption campaigner and former presidential candidate, Alexey Navalny, which won the Oscar for best documentary feature. Love that Short Round (Indiana Jones)/Data (Goonies) better known as Ke Huy Quan won Best Supporting Actor and Jamie Lee Curtis won Best Supporting Actress, both from Everything. And Quan also was in Encino Man, the other Brendon Fraser classic that DIDN’T get a Best Actor award like The Whale. See all the winners here. One interesting tidbit: there was a Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) ad during the show featuring Oscar the Grouch and a United pilot.
While the House is out this week, House Republicans are expected to formally introduce their Lower Energy Costs Act package, the party's signature piece of legislation which includes about 20 bills focusing on speeding up approvals of energy and mining projects, supporting more oil and gas drilling on federal lands and repealing certain provisions in the IRA they don’t like, among other measures. Votes on the package are expected during the last week of March.
For hearings, it is budget time and the fun starts with Janet Yellen at Senate Finance and OMB’s Shalanda Young at Senate Budget. Also expect fireworks when EPA Water Office Head Radhika Fox visits Senate Environment on Wednesday on water infrastructure issues.
The biggest event off the Hill is on Thursday when EIA will release the findings of the Annual Energy Outlook 2023 (AEO2023) at a public event held at Resources for the Future.
Finally, remember the SAFE Summit: A Pathway to Electrification from Minerals to Market on March 28-29th in Washington, D.C. The summit aims to seize the historical moment provided by the IRA and the Infrastructure law. In addition to the long list of high-profile speakers already announced, Canadian Ambassador to the US Kirsten Hillman, Japan Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry Director-General for Policy Satoshi Nohara and Chilean Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdés are new speakers.
Women’s NCAA Hoops Bracket just out this morning (SC, Indiana, Stanford, VA Tech are #1s) and Frozen Four selections next Sunday.
FRANKLY SPOKEN
Sen. Joe Machin talking about permitting reform during his closing Conversation with Lisa Murkowski and Daniel Yergin at CERA Week in Houston
ON THE PODCAST
Columbia Energy Podcast Features Equinor CEO – In the most recent Columbia Energy Exchange podcast, host Jason Bordoff talks with Anders Opedal about Equinor’s response to the war in Ukraine and the subsequent European energy crisis. They also discuss the company’s goal to reach net-zero by 2050. Equinor has helped expand oil and gas production to fill the gap left by Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and with a strong renewables business, continues to be a leader in the energy transition.
FUN OPINIONS
Critical Roles, Opportunities for American Natural Gas – In an opinion piece on RealClearEnergy,
NABTU President Sean McGarvey and API’s Mike Sommers explain the solution for Federal red tape that slowing construction of domestic energy projects. America’s building trades unions and industry leaders agree with President Biden: it’s time for permitting reform.
FROG BLOG
American Businesses Breaking Clean Energy Records – In a Blog Post, AGA’s Brendan O’Brien writes a new AGA report evaluates the critical differences in energy cost and emissions for many common home appliances, including natural gas, electricity, propane and heating oil. This study finds that not only is residential natural gas the cheapest form of energy, but that it can lower many households’ carbon footprint.
FUN FACTS
Solar Struggles Due to Supply Chain: Solar installations in the US fell 16% in 2022 from the previous year due to global supply chain constraints, according to data released this week by consulting firm Wood Mackenzie and charted by our Friend Tim McDonnell of Semafor.
IN THE NEWS
White House Wallowing in Willow – The Biden Administration is expected to approve the Willow oil project in Alaska, rejecting pleas from environmental groups and some nearby tribal communities to block the development they say will damage the Arctic wilderness and violate the president's promises to fight climate change, Bloomberg News reported Friday. If finalized, the decision by the Interior Department would represent the latest concession by President Joe Biden to the oil and gas industry, as well as Republican critics who have blamed his climate and energy policies for last year's spike in gasoline prices after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent crude prices soaring. However, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre denied the report. "No final decisions have been made – anyone who says there has been a final decision is wrong,” she said in a statement.
House Members Intro Legislation to Protect Vehicle Choice – Reps. Bob Latta, John Joyce, Gus Bilirakis and Jay Obernolte introduced legislation – the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act – to protect Americans’ freedom of choice when purchasing vehicles. The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act would restrict the EPA from issuing any waiver for new regulations that would ban the sale or use of new motor vehicles with internal combustion engines. Preserving consumer choice is critical to maintaining competition in the automotive markets and ensuring all Americans have access to reliable and affordable vehicles. While the ethanol and refining industries are so often at odds, it is interesting that they are rallying together behind this legislation. Many of us following these issues know that the California (et al) rules to limit ICEs by the mid-2030s are pretty unlikely, even with the massive, expected increases in EV purchases over the next decade. This legislation – in response to California’s proposed internal combustion engine vehicle ban – hopes to ensure continued access to all types of affordable and reliable transportation/vehicles. Anyway, the effort is turning into a major initiative for Republican leadership. You don’t see a lot or bills with 60 original sponsors and 21 out or 29 E&C Republicans on it. And the whip and the NRCC chair.
Headed for Start Up – Georgia Power’s Plant Vogtle Unit 3 reached initial criticality earlier this week which is a major milestone in start-up testing and moves the plant closer to putting power on the grid. Vogtle Units 3 and 4 are expected to power more than 500,000 homes and businesses once operational. Nuclear reactors are America’s clean energy workhorses. They make up about half of our zero-carbon power, and we are at a crossroads. Our nuclear energy muscles were beginning to atrophy, but the technology is making a roaring comeback. Vogtle is the first reactor built in America in 30 years.
Coons, Cornyn Reintroduce Hydrogen Legislation – Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) reintroduced their bipartisan Hydrogen Infrastructure Initiative, a package of four bills to both to support the adoption of hydrogen in energy-intensive applications, such as heavy industry, maritime ports, and heavy-duty trucking, and to create a pilot financing program for hydrogen delivery infrastructure. The initiative is focused on providing critical support for energy-intensive sectors for which hydrogen is particularly well-suited, namely maritime, trucking, and heavy industry, as well as the infrastructure that is needed to transport hydrogen from where it is produced to where it can be used and stored. Priority is given to projects that will maximize emissions reductions to deliver the greatest environmental benefits. By lowering cost barriers and first-mover risks, the package enables projects and partnerships that will move the United States closer to meeting the demands of a robust hydrogen economy.
EPA Release Tighter Waterwater Rules for Coal Plants – EPA proposed stricter regulations than Obama-era rules rolled back under the Trump administration that work to limit three types of wastewater pollution from coal-burning power plants, with a final rule expected in 2024. The plan would address three types of wastewater generated at coal-fired power plants: from scrubbers that remove pollutants from exhaust systems; water used to flush out boilers at the bottom of a plant; and coal ash ponds that often leach into nearby waterways.
ON THE SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
USEA Looks at Impact of Electrification on Utilities, Reliability – The US Energy Assn held a forum today at 11:00 a.m. on the potential crisis ahead for utilities with the growing push for electrification. To examine this coming crisis of excess demand and inadequate supply, a panel of experts will be questioned by a panel of energy journalists. Experts include EPRI’s Ronald Schoff, NRECA’s Louis Finkel, Steve Hauser of the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, and a speaker from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). Reporters include our friends Matt Chester of Energy Central, AP’s Matthew Daly, Jennifer Hiller of the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Ken Silverstein and Herman Trabish of Utility Dive.
Zaidi Featured in Stanford Fireside Chat – The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and Precourt Institute for Energy holds an Energy Seminar today at 7:30 p.m. featuring a fireside chat with Former Energy Secretary Steven Chu and President Biden’s National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi.
WRI Looks at Transportation – The World Resources Institute, in collaboration with the World Bank, holds a forum over two days of in-person events to engage with high-level policymakers, hear from cutting-edge thinkers and explore solutions for countries and cities around the world. The 20th edition of Transforming Transportation will consider the current economic scenario, post-COVID recovery and COP27 commitments as starting points to reimagine transport to make it more inclusive, safe, sustainable, and efficient for everyone. Guest speakers will address a range of critical topics, including decarbonizing mobility, resilient logistics, climate finance, accelerating innovation and more.
AEI Tackles Russian Oil Price Cap – The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research holds a discussion tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. on assessing the Russian oil price cap. The price cap on Russian oil has two goals: to maintain stability and low prices in the global market for oil while making sure that global oil purchases do not fund Russia’s war machine. How successful has the price cap been? Are nations complying? What is the future for the price cap? Ben Harris is the assistant secretary for economic policy and a chief economist at the US Department of the Treasury. In his role as assistant secretary, Mr. Harris has helped design and implement the price cap and can speak to its successes and challenges.
China Clean Energy Sector Topic of Book Forum – The Center for Strategic and International Studies holds a virtual book discussion tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. on the Book “Cooperating for the Climate: Learning from International Partnerships in China's Clean Energy Sector” featuring author Joanna Lewis, Provost's Distinguished Associate Professor of Energy and Environment and Director of Science, Technology and International Affairs Program (STIA) at Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. Lewis will talk about her comprehensive analysis of international clean energy partnerships with China, including her findings from hundreds of interviews with policymakers, companies, and researchers in energy innovation.
WRI Hosts Sen. Schatz For Climate Discussion – The World Resources Institute holds a conversation tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. with Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, a champion for the clean energy future and committed advocate for climate-smart legislation in the U.S. Senate. The discussion will center around federal transmission permitting reform and the growing need to rapidly deploy clean energy infrastructure. The conversation with Sen. Schatz will be followed by a panel discussion of experts on transmission governance, prioritizing equity through the project siting and permitting process, and the overarching need to rapidly deploy clean energy infrastructure.
E&E to New Discuss Farm Bill – E&E News continues its Issues Briefing series tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. as reporters Marc Heller, Adam Aton and Chelsea Harvey on Tuesday, March 14th, as they provide key insights into the Farm Bill debate ahead. The current Farm Bill expires in September. Much of the bill is under serious debate including regulations on the industry, how to help farmers manage natural disasters and take better care of their land, and how to encourage scientific advancements to produce food in more efficient ways that withstand and even reduce climate impacts.
CSIS Hosts Ukraine Discussion with IAEA – Tomorrow at 3:00 p.m., the CSIS Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) holds a discussion with IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi on the critical efforts the IAEA has undertaken to ensure the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine. DG Grossi has served as Director General of the IAEA since 2019 and was previously president of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) from 2014 to 2016.
WaPo to Host Water Event – Washington Post Live will host This is Climate: Water on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. The Forum is a live news program where speakers including Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and Melissa Ho, senior vice president of freshwater and food at the World Wildlife Fund, will discuss possible solutions to address global water inequities and the role of water in sustainable development. In a segment presented by Ecolab, Calvin Emanuel, vice president and general manager of Sustainable Growth Solutions at Ecolab, and Glenn Prickett, president and CEO at World Environment Center, will discuss how industry can be a positive force in supporting a water-secure future while driving business outcomes. The conversation will cover the central tenets of corporate sustainability programs that conserve water, foster business resilience, and create positive impacts in support of communities around the world.
Senate Environment to Look at Water in IIJA – The Senate Environment Committee holds a hearing Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. on implementing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act. EPA Water Office Head Radhika Fox lead the panel testifying.
Forum/Report Looks at BioHydrogen – On Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs holds a forum to discuss key findings from its latest report on hydrogen, The Potential Role of Biohydrogen in the Net-Zero World: The Production and Applications of Carbon-Negative Hydrogen. The report explores the current state of play for Bio-H2 and its potential contribution to decarbonization efforts by examining its production options, carbon footprint, cost, potential applications, and policy options.
Forum to Look at Heat Pump Tools – The Renewable Thermal Collaborative will host a webinar on Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. to look at heat pumps and the tools available to improve deployment. The event will feature a guided tour of the suite of tools from its builders at Verco as well as presentations on the tools’ development and utility from representatives of Procter & Gamble and Roche.
FACTBOOK Presentation Set for Hill – EESI hosts a Hill discussion of the 11th edition of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook in 2044 Rayburn on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. The Factbook, published by BloombergNEF (BNEF) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), was released on March 1, and is available to download for free at www.bcse.org/factbook. The Factbook provides valuable year-over-year data and insights on the American energy transformation, with an in-depth look at the energy efficiency, renewable energy, and natural gas sectors, as well as emerging areas such as digitalization, micro-grids, offshore wind, hydrogen, and renewable natural gas.
USEA Hosts Biomass Conversation – On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., the Us Energy Assn holds a discussion with BPC’s Sasha Mackler on the latest trends for biomass and CCS in the US. With the infusion of unprecedented incentives to decarbonize the US, biomass + CCS is potentially in play. Carbon markets, energy markets, hydrogen, industrial feedstocks and carbon removal benefit from biomass & CCS are some of the commercial opportunities that are emerging. As with other decarbonization efforts, there are many nuances to sort out. We aim to hit the high points during this session and comment on recent BECCS project announcements.
DC Enviro Film Festival Launches – The DC Environmental Film Festival will launch on Thursday and will run through Sunday March 26th The festival will include screenings of dozens of films including “King Coal,” “Changing Work in a Changing Climate,” “Climate Connections,” “Dam Busters,” “Radioactive – The Women of Three Mile Island,” and “To the End”.
NOAA Hosts Spring Weather Outlook – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration holds a virtual news conference on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. looking at the US Spring Outlook, including predictions for temperature, precipitation, drought, and flood risk across the country.
POLITICO Team Looks at EV Issues – POLITICO reporters Tanya Snyder, David Ferris and Wes Venteicher will be featured at an event on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the evolving guidance on clean vehicle credits, IIJA funding for EV charging and how California is addressing charging infrastructure challenges.
Forum to Look at Petrochemicals – The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) holds a forum on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. on petrochemicals and climate challenges. Laboratories are demonstrating technologies that use electricity or sunlight to make complex chemicals at an affordable cost with minimal emissions and fossil fuel dependency – without the “petro.” What’s needed now is a federal initiative to seize these opportunities.
EIA To Release Annual Energy Outlook – On Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) will release the findings of the Annual Energy Outlook 2023 (AEO2023) at a public event held at Resources for the Future (RFF) in Washington, DC. The event will feature a presentation by EIA Administrator Joe DeCarolis and EIA Assistant Administrator for Energy Analysis Angelina LaRose.
WaPo Hosts Clean Energy Discussion – On Thursday at 3:00 p.m., the Washington Post Live holds back-to-back conversations with First Solar CEO Mark Widmar and Sila Nanotechnologies CEO Gene Berdichevsky about the innovative industry solutions that could curb carbon emissions and create new jobs.
IN THE FUTURE
EPA Holds Risk Comms, Climate Webinar – Next Monday at 1:00 p.m., EPA holds a workshop exploring how to help communities prepare and mitigate for climate change health risk through more impactful communications.
CSIS Looks at Future of US Climate Leadership – Next Monday at 4:00 p.m., CSIS holds a discussion on U.S. climate leadership. The IRA is reshaping the U.S. energy economy toward low-carbon options. At the same time, the United States will remain a large producer and exporter of oil and natural gas. How will these two trends affect our geopolitical and economic future, and to what extent can they be leveraged to improve energy security and reduce global emissions? Understanding these questions is key for stakeholders—in U.S. states, foreign governments, industry, and civil society. Speakers Include White House Advisor Ali Zaidi, EEI’s Emily Fisher, WRI’s David Waskow and Qcells Scott Moskowitz.
EPSA Summit Set – The Electric Power Supply Assn holds its Competitive Power Summit on Tuesday March 21st at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year's Summit will focus on reliable power solutions delivered through competitive electricity markets. NERC CEO Jim Robb and PJM CEO Manu Asthana are keynotes and speakers include our friends Stacey Dore of Vistra, ClearView’s Christie Tezak and Katherine Blunt of the WSJ.
Forum to Look at Arctic Ocean, Climate – The Wilson Center's Polar Institute and the Centre for the Ocean and the Arctic (Norway) hold a discussion about research and ocean-related cooperation in the context of current geopolitical tension regarding the Arctic Ocean and climate/energy challenges. Maine Rep. Chellie Pingree keynotes while Other speakers include White House OSTP advisor Jane Lubchenco, US Arctic Research Commission Michael Sfraga and others.
Forum to Release Report on Decarbonizing Cities – On Wednesday, March 22nd at 9:00 a.m., the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center and bp hold the launch of the new report: “A Model for Decarbonizing Cities”, featuring case studies on Rotterdam, Netherlands and Valencia, Spain and a discussion on decarbonization efforts in other port cities around the world. This discussion will review policies and initiatives that have been instrumental to their success and identify key challenges and opportunities for each city. The discussion will attempt to draw out potential lessons for other cities seeking to pursue an effective decarbonization pathway while achieving societal buy-in and maintaining key economic activities. What policies are necessary for cities, especially port cities, to unlock opportunities and meet decarbonization goals?
Forum Looks at IRA at 6 Months – The AU Center for Environmental Policy and George Washington’s Environment and Energy Management Institute hold a conference on Wednesday March 22nd to look at a six-month look at the IRA. The full-day conference will convene national experts to discuss successes and assess challenges federal agencies face when implementing the climate and energy provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. It will explore progress, barriers, and lessons-learned six months post enactment. We will also examine the extent to which federal support and programs for renewable energy and climate mitigation and adaptation are effective, and where federal programs can be improved to better serve communities and achieve the country’s climate goals.
OEP to Focus on Permitting – OurEnergyPolicy holds a forum on Wednesday March 22nd at !2:00 noon to tackle the problem of permitting. The event will feature a discussion on the permitting process and the hurdles that energy projects face at the local, state and federal level. Rep. Pete Stauber provides opening remarks while API’s Lance West and Karen Hanley of the Permitting Institute will speak.
WRI Looks at Carbon Removal – WRI holds a high-level webinar on Thursday March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. featuring IPCC authors, government representatives and leading carbon removal experts to discuss how carbon removal is a critical tool in our toolbox to address the climate crisis. Speakers will examine what the latest IPCC report says about carbon removal, which approaches are progressing the fastest, who are the frontrunners in the carbon removal market, how to address equity concerns, and what investments governments and businesses need to make now to rapidly scale up CDR deployment over the next 10 years if we are to avert climate disaster.
EESI Reviews Organic Ag – On Thursday March 23rd at Noon, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) hold a briefing on expanding organic agriculture. The briefing will feature the firsthand experience of organic farmers and findings from NRDC’s new report, Grow Organic: The Climate, Health, and Economic Case for Expanding Organic Agriculture. As Congress crafts the next reauthorization of the Farm Bill, this briefing will cover how federal policies can support the expansion of organic farming and ranching. Recommendations include reducing barriers to scaling up organic agriculture, ramping up federal resources for organic agriculture, and ensuring just and equitable participation, especially for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. Panelists will describe how these steps can provide benefits to the climate, health, and local economies.
Report Looks at Decarb Practices – The Clean Energy States Alliance holds a forum on Thursday March 23rd at 1:00 p.m. on states energy storage policy and best practices for decarbonization. A recent report, “States Energy Storage Policy: Best Practices for Decarbonization,” summarizes findings from a 2022 survey of energy storage developers and provides a deep dive into energy storage policymaking in several key states. In this webinar, report authors from CESA and Sandia will present their findings.
SAFE Summit To Address EV Supply Chains, Infrastructure – Senior business leaders from the world’s leading automobile, mining, and transportation corporations as well as White House and senior government officials are scheduled to headline the SAFE Summit: A Pathway to Electrification from Minerals to Market, on March 28-29th in Washington, D.C. The summit aims to seize the historical moment provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The two-day event, co-hosted by SAFE and the Electrification Coalition, will offer practical next solutions that will, in collaboration with U.S. allies and partners, build out robust and reliable supply chains and supporting infrastructure for the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the broader energy transition. John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for Clean Energy Innovation and Implementation will address the summit on the Biden Administration’s agenda and priorities; as will Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office at the Department of Energy. Top-tiered sponsors and speakers include FedEx Chairman Fred Smith, Nissan Motor Company, and Teck Resources Limited CEO Jonathan Price. Additional SAFE Summit sponsors include Lithium Americas, Lyten, The Metals Company (TMC) and DLT Labs.
Hydrogen Conference Features bp Hydrogen Speaker – The S&P Global Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference will be Held on April 3rd to 5th in Sand Diego. The event gathers hundreds of energy professionals from across North America to discuss the growth of hydrogen as part of the move toward de-carbonization. Keynotes include bp’s head of Hydrogen North America Tomeka McLeod and Air Products VP for Hydrogen Mobility Eric Guter.
Air Pollution Control Conference Set for OKC – The Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies’ (AAPCA) holds its 2023 Spring Meeting on April 4th to 6th at the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. AAPCA’s 2023 Spring Meeting will feature presentations from state and local air quality agencies, U.S. EPA, and other air quality professionals on timely Clean Air Act topics.
MIT Energy Conference Set – MIT holds its annual energy conference on April 11th and 12th in Boston. The event brings experts across the three key fields of technology, finance, and global policy to discuss critical solutions that will shape the future of the energy landscape, particularly during this time of uncertainty, urgency, and hardship. Our friend Laura Parkan of Air Liquide will speak.
CGEP to Host Granholm – To kick off the celebration of its 10th anniversary, Columbia Center for Global Energy Policy (CGEP) will host a special 10th Anniversary Global Energy Summit where they will discuss turbulence in global energy markets, the growing gap between climate ambition and reality, and the tensions between today’s energy needs and tomorrow’s energy transition imperative. Speakers include Energy Sect. Jennifer Granholm, NRDC CEO Manish Bapna and BlackRock Investment Institute chair and former US National Security Advisor Tom Donilon, among others.
Power Conference Set – The 38th Platts Global Power Markets Conference is set for The Wynn in Las Vegas on April 17-19th. The event brings together leaders from utilities, regulators, finance and more to discuss the trends moving the power markets forward. Keynote speaker is Xcel Energy CEO Robert Frenzel to discuss his views on sustainability and how companies are generating clean, affordable, and accessible energy, as well as what lies ahead. Other topics include trends and opportunities around infrastructure, the IRA and its implications, wholesale power markets, global and emerging power market investment, supply chain challenges, impact of global energy market upheaval and much more.
FP Hosts Climate Summit – On Wednesday April 26th, Foreign Policy holds its third annual Climate Summit, where they will convene climate-minded leaders and experts for high-profile discussions on maintaining momentum from COP27 and following through on commitments. With a focus on achieving net-zero, addressing climate justice, and the logistics of implementation, this event will look at the first steps of making the world’s answer to climate change a reality. The event will also explore how governments and organizations are making progress, identifying, and implementing best practices and navigating the road ahead to COP28.
BioGas American Set for Chicago – The American Biogas Council holds 2023 BioGas Americas in Chicago at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk on May 15th to 18th. The event is the biggest event in the US for biogas/RNG.