Accelerating Utility Decarbonization: Medium-Term Strategies to Meet Long-Term Goals

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PDT

Location: Veronese 2401A, Level 2, The Venetian

Learning Level: 201: Applies to those with some experience who are looking to build on or enhance existing knowledge.

As utilities race to meet their long-term decarbonization targets, they are encountering hiccups along the way. This conversation aims to fill these knowledge gaps. In this session, expert panelists will discuss medium-term strategies and practical innovations that can accelerate utility decarbonization efforts between now and 2030. Audience members will leave with an understanding of the analytical, technological, and policy tools that will be instrumental in helping utilities avoid pitfalls along the path to decarbonization.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the urgency and challenges utilities face in meeting long-term decarbonization goals, and the significance of addressing medium-term strategies to bridge the gap.
Gain insights into practical innovations and strategies that can effectively accelerate utility decarbonization efforts within the timeframe of 2023 to 2030.
Explore the analytical, technological, and policy tools that utilities can leverage to overcome hurdles and ensure successful progress towards decarbonization.

Moderator(s)

Lakin H. Garth

Director, Research and Industry Strategy
Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Athens, Georgia, United States

PDF Slides

Panelist(s)

Erika Diamond

SVP, Head of Customer Solutions
EnergyHub
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Katelyn Gates

DER Enablement Strategic Development Manager
Puget Sound Energy
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Aram Shumavon

CEO
Kevala
san francisco, California, United States
Roxana Vilchis

Decarbonization Strategy Development Manager
Puget Sound Energy
Bellevue, Washington, United States