AEG Northeast Action Challenge: Transmission, Equity & Resilience
When: March 30th @ 8:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Holland & Knight, 12 St. James Avenue, Boston, MA
ABOUT:
"The Department of Energy is requesting feedback on the Draft National Transmission Needs Study, specifically on the analysis used, conclusions, or any other comments or suggestions for improving the study."
This Action Challenge will facilitate the alignment on critical issues regarding transmission, equity and energy security for submission of comments representing an inclusive cross section of key stakeholders to the Department of Energy.
Four invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Transmission, Equity and Energy Security in the Northeast, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________.
Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout tables to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.
Agenda:
8:00am - 8:30am NETWORKING BREAKFAST
8:30am - 8:45am WELCOME and OPENING REMARKS
8:45am - 10:00am SPEAKER CHALLENGE
- Jacob Lucas, Director, Transmission System Planning, Eversource Energy
- Janny Dong, Manager, Transmission System Planning, Eversource Energy
- Marianne Perben, Director, Planning Services, ISO New England Inc.
- Sara Mochrie, Senior Vice President, Market Director Earth & Environment - Energy, WSP USA
- Sonny Anand, Director, Electric Resource Planning, National Grid
10:00am - 10:15am TASK FORCE UPDATES
10:15am - 11:00am BREAKOUT CHALLENGE
Discussion Leaders:
- Richard Brody, Vice President, North America Sales and Business Development, CTC Global
- Kathryn Cox-Arslan, Director, Transmission Policy & Strategy, New Leaf Energy
- Zach Humphrey, Regional Director, Power & Utility Consulting Director at 1898 & Co.
11:00am - 12:00pm DISCUSSION/TASK FORCE CHALLENGE
12:00pm - 12:30pm CLOSING
12:30pm - 1:30pm LUNCH
