Green Tariffs: What Are They and What is Their Role in the Clean Energy Transition?

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Location: Veronese 2401A, Level 2, The Venetian

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

As companies look to decarbonize their operations, claim certain climate achievements, or meet other energy-related goals, utility green tariffs are one of the options that large-scale customers can utilize to procure significant amounts of renewable energy for their businesses. Despite the potential role that utility-driven green tariff programs can have in accelerating the clean energy transition, their full value may be unrealized since they are not available everywhere in the U.S. In this session, industry experts, utilities, and buyers will convene to demystify what green tariffs are, how they are typically designed, the potential hurdles for their approval, and what stakeholders should be aware of to support the expansion of these programs.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the concept of utility green tariffs and their significance in helping large-scale customers decarbonize their operations, achieve climate goals, and procure renewable energy.
Explore the potential role of utility-driven green tariff programs in accelerating the clean energy transition and contributing to the broader renewable energy landscape.
Gain insights into the typical design and structure of green tariff programs, including their benefits and challenges.

Moderator(s)

Vitaly Lee

Chief Development Officer
Qcells
Irvine, California, United States

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Panelist(s)

Adrian Anderson

Senior Director
Microsoft
Issaquah, Washington, United States
Sushmita Jena (she/her/hers)

Renewable Energy Researcher
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Steven Levitas

Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs
Pine Gate Renewables
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Tim Harvey (he/him/his)

Customer Renewable Solutions Manager
Austin Energy
Austin, Texas, United States