Plenary Session

This plenary session features two parts:

Part 1: Keynote Speech: Water, Wind, and Sun: The Way To Get It Done - Achieving a Clean Energy Grid

Part 2: Fireside Chat: Technology Innovation: How Policy and Legislation Is Making (or Can Make) a Positive Difference

Hear from executives from utilities and technology developers who will highlight the visions for their specific technologies and innovations as well as share insights about the importance of policies, government incentives, and funding coming from legislation (via appropriations) for moving these technologies forward.


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Presenter(s)

Michael HaynesImmediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors, National Hydropower Association (NHA); Assistant General ManagerSeattle City LightEmcee

Jason GrumetChief Executive OfficerAmerican Clean Power Association (ACP)Keynote Speaker

Herbie JohnsonTechnology Manager, Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO)U.S. Department of EnergyModerator

Gary IvoryGeneral ManagerDouglas County Public Utility DistrictPanelist

Gia SchneiderCo-Founder and CEONatel Energy, Inc.Panelist

Oliver WraggCommercial DirectorOrbital Marine PowerPanelist