LIVE STREAM EVENTS
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022
The Role of Distributed Energy
8:00-9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitor Booths Open
9:00-9:15 AM
Welcome Remarks by Governor Mike Dunleavy (State of Alaska)
9:15-9:45 AM
“The Past, Present and Future of our Energy Systems”
Opening Keynote Presentation by Governor Bill Ritter
(Center for the New Energy Economy, Colorado State University)
9:45-10:00 AM
Remarks by Governor Rick Perry (virtual)
10:00-10:45 AM
“The Politics of Energy” Executive Leadership Panel Presentation
Moderator: Governor Bill Ritter
- Governor Mike Dunleavy (AK)
- Governor John Bel Edwards (LA) (virtual)
10:45-11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
“The Power of Microgrids” Panel Presentation
Moderator: Gwen Holdmann (ACEP)
- Phil Maker (REMHART, Charles Darwin University)
- Ian Baring-Gould (NREL)
- Peter Lilienthal (Founder, HOMER Energy)
12:00 PM
Lunch is served
12:15-12:30 PM
“The Five Smartest Blocks in the World”
Lunch Presentation by Curt Kirkeby (Avista Utilities)
12:30-1:15 PM
Remarks and Q&A with Secretary Michael Pompeo (virtual)
1:15-1:30 PM
Press Event
Governor Dunleavy and Governor Ritter will be available to press outside
the ballroom at this time.
1:30-2:30 PM
PIONEERS
“A Global View on Microgrid and Distributed Energy Strategies”
Presented by:
Peter Asmus (Alaska Microgrid Group)
Introduced by: Gabrielle “Ellie” Rubenstein (Manna Tree)
PERSPECTIVES
“The Human Element: Building Capacity in Alaska”
Moderator: Katie Conway
(Denali Commission)
- Adam Low (UAF)
- Chris McConnell (REAP)
- Carrie Bohan (Dept. of Environmental Conservation)
TRAILBLAZERS
“Electrify Everything: It Starts in the Arctic”
Moderator: Ethan Schutt
(Bristol Bay Native Corporation)
- Ingemar Mathiasson (NW Arctic Borough)
- Clay Koplin (Cordova
Electric Cooperative) - Erika Myers (CharIN)
- Bonita Chester (Oklo)
2:30-2:45 PM
Break
2:45-3:45 PM
Breakout Sessions
PIONEERS
“What are the history, resources, issues and opportunities for Alaska?”
Presented by:
Chris Rose (REAP)
Introduced by: Gabrielle “Ellie”
Rubenstein (Manna Tree)
PERSPECTIVES
“Financing the Future”
Moderator: Dan Lauf (NGA)
- Alan Weitzner (AIDEA)
- Bert Hunter (CT Green Bank)
- Gwen Yamamoto Lau (Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority)
TRAILBLAZERS
“Global Microgrid Champions and Community Perspectives in Microgrids”
Moderators: Rick Rocheleau
(HNEI, U. of Hawaii at Manoa)
and Annalise Klein (ACEP)
- Darron Scott (Kodiak Electric Association)
- Dennis Meiners (IES)
- AlexAnna Salmon (Igiugig Village Council)
3:45-4:00 PM
Break
4:00-4:45 PM
“What is the Future of Transportation?”
Moderator: Tim Leach (Launch Alaska)
- Doug Johnson (ORPC)
- Jim Jager (Port of Alaska)
- C. Birk Jones (Sandia National Laboratories)
5:00-8:00 PM
Private networking event for registered attendees
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2022
The Evolving Grid
8:00-9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitor Booths Open
9:00-9:05 AM
Remarks by Senator Lisa Murkowski (United States) (virtual)
9:05-9:45 AM
“A Vision for Sustainability in the Aleutians”
Keynote Presentation by Bernie Karl (OCCP)
9:45-10:45 AM
“Rooftops, the Railbelt, and Rural Alaska: Solar Power in the land of the Midnight Sun”
Panel Presentation
Moderator: Chris Rose (REAP)
- Jenn Miller (Renewable IPP)
- Stephen Trimble (Arctic Solar Ventures Corporation)
- Paul Denholm (NREL)
- Helium ‘Una’ Edwardsen (ANRI)
- Dr. Geri Richmond (U.S DOE)
10:45-11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM –
12:00 PM
PIONEERS
“CHP in Alaska – An Honest Triple Play of Cost Savings, Food Security and Emission Reductions”
David Van Holde
(U.S. DOE’s NW Combined Heat and Power Technical Assistance Partnership)
Introduced by: Gabrielle “Ellie”
Rubenstein (Manna Tree)
PERSPECTIVES
“Emerging Energy Storage Solutions”
Moderator: Mariko Shirazi
(ACEP)
- Audun Botterud (Argonne National Laboratory)
- Kevin Davies (Hawaii)
- Kevin Harrison (NREL)
TRAILBLAZERS
“RPS Policy: 20 Years Later”
Moderator: Julie Estey (MEA)
- Tom Plant (Center for the New Energy Economy, Colorado State University)
- Mark Glick (HNEI, U. of Hawaii at Manoa)
12:00 PM
Lunch is served
12:10-12:15 PM
Remarks by Mayor Dave Bronson (City of Anchorage)
12:15-1:00 PM
“Uniting the Grid” Lunch Presentation
Moderator: Curtis W. Thayer (Alaska Energy Authority)
- Brian Hickey (Chugach Electric Association)
- John Burns (Golden Valley Electric Association)
- Larry Jorgensen (Homer Electric Association)
- Tony Izzo (Matanuska Electric Association)
1:00-1:30 PM
Break
1:30-2:30 PM
“Investing in Sustainability” Panel Presentation
Moderator: Christine Resler (ASRC Energy Services, LLC)
- Heather Grahame (NorthWestern Energy)
- Robert Gillam (McKinley Capital)
- Janet Weiss (Former BP Alaska President)
- Luke Saugier (Hilcorp)
2:30-2:45 PM
Break
2:45-3:45 PM
“The Abundance of Cook Inlet” Panel Presentation
Governor Michael Dunleavy (State of Alaska)
- Stuart Davies (ORPC)
- Levi Kilcher (NREL)
- Suzanne Settle (CIRI)
- Brad Chastain (AGDC)
- Amanda Kolker (NREL)
4:00-6:00 PM
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2022
The Future
8:00-9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast and Exhibitor Booths Open
9:00-9:05 AM
Remarks by Senator Dan Sullivan (United States) (virtual)
9:05-9:45 AM
“The Reality of Climate Change: Implications for Alaska”
Keynote Presentation by Ray Leonard (Linden Energy Holdings)
9:45-10:15 AM
“Net Zero by 2050: A Corporate Strategy”
Plenary Presentation by Edwin Makkinga (Enbridge)
10:15-10:30 AM
Break
10:30-11:30 AM
PIONEERS
“Maximizing the Power of Variable Renewables”
Presented by:
Mike Atkinson (Hitachi)
Introduced by: Gabrielle “Ellie”
Rubenstein (Manna Tree)
PERSPECTIVES
“Alternative Fuels”
Moderator: Erin Whitney
(ACEP)
- Cato Esperø (ZEEDS)
- Geoff Larson (Alaska Brewing)
- JR Wilcox (Alyeschem, LLC)
TRAILBLAZERS
“Mining In A Net-Zero World”
Moderator: Corri Feige (SOA
Dept. of Natural Resources)
- Sunil Kumar (Kinross Gold)
- Jim Coxon (Northern Star Resources Limited)
- Lance Miller (NANA)
11:30 PM
Lunch is served
12:00-1:15 PM
Lunch Presentation by Tony Seba (RethinkX)
1:15-1:30 PM
Break
1:30-2:30 PM
PIONEERS
“Scaling up Geothermal: Challenges and Potential for Alaska”
Presented by:
Nick Goodman (CYRQ)
Introduced by:
Chris Rose (REAP)
PERSPECTIVES
“Dealing with Carbon”
Moderator: Brad Chastain (AGDC)
- Kipp Coddington (University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources)
- Kevin Connors (EERC)
- Justin Freeman (Coffman)
TRAILBLAZERS
“Nuclear’s Role in our Sustainable Future”
Moderator: Gwen Holdmann
(ACEP)
- Bruce McDowell (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory)
- Marc Nichol (NEI)
- Mike Valore
(Westinghouse) - Cristian Rabiti (USNC)
- Josh Parker (BWXT)
2:30-2:45 PM
Break
2:45-3:45 PM
“Powering Asia From Alaska” Keynote Presentation
Moderator: Ray Leonard (Linden Energy Holdings)
- Frank Richard (AGDC)
- Mead Treadwell (Treadwell Development)
3:45-4:00 PM
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