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Join Quanta Services for the 2024
Utility Perspectives Symposium

Experience Energy’s Pinnacle

Washington D.C.

October 6 – 8
The Waldorf Astoria

 

UTILITY PERSPECTIVES is HOSTED BY:

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A pioneering force of innovation in politics, technology, and grassroots leadership, David Plouffe has distinguished himself as a proven field general and idea generator.

As Senior Advisor to President Obama, he stood at the center of the debate on key issues now facing our country – from tax and entitlement reform to immigration reform and foreign policy challenges. Combined with his pathbreaking work at Uber, and policy and advocacy efforts at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, he is a transcending force at the intersection of politics, policy, and business.

Plouffe began his career working on a Senate primary campaign for a Delaware democrat. In the years since, he’s become a veteran of congressional, gubernatorial, and presidential campaigns.

Over his extensive career, Plouffe developed proven strategies to rally people around common causes. So, when Senator Barack Obama asked him to run his 2008 presidential campaign, he recognized his chance to create the kind of campaign he idealized. The resulting efforts forever changed the face of politics.

Of that campaign, Plouffe says it was like “creating a start-up organization at warp speed.” He honed in on grassroots movements – refocusing on involving people at the local level and reenergizing the core of the country. He drove people to organize by emphasizing the fundamentals of America, and what it means to be a democracy by the people, for the people.

His unprecedented approach to reach voters by leveraging technology and big data resulted in the election of America’s first African-American president. By harnessing the power of the Internet to spark a grassroots movement, he changed the landscape of campaigns to come.

When reflecting on his time with Obama, Plouffe says, “In signing up to work for this political long shot from Chicago, we had gained a unique perch from which to watch American history unfold.”

Plouffe’s experience running a well-oiled campaign machine makes him an undeniable authority on organizational structure. By setting up a clear chain of command, and a framework that empowers individuals, it assured the campaign ran seamlessly and smoothly. His playbook for success is revealed in his book The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama’s Historic Victory, a New York Times bestseller. In his podcast, Campaign HQ, Plouffe speaks with campaign managers, the state directors, the field organizers on the ground — the people living and breathing the 2020 presidential campaign — to dig into the methods of our current candidates. Together, they uncover the successes and failures of these leaders in their pathway to securing the ultimate prize: the American presidency.

Following his campaign work, Plouffe was called into the business world to share his unique approach and expertise. In 2014, Uber brought him in to manage all global policy and political activities, communications, and branding. The company’s leaders looked to him as a strategic partner on all matters, as the ride-sharing giant grew its presence around the world. Under his leadership, the first ridesharing regulations in the world were established, leading to over 200 different cities enacting ride-sharing friendly regulations during his tenure. Plouffe also led the effort to reframe how policymakers and the public understood Uber’s drivers and the debate around them. He oversaw a first-of-its-kind academic study that created headlines around the world, capturing that the vast majority of Uber’s drivers were driving under 10 hours a week, using the platform to top up income.

Later, in 2017, Plouffe was asked to join the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s mission to advance human potential and promote equal opportunity – utilizing great storytelling, smart policy engagement, and mobilization and innovation as key tools. He continues his work there today where he serves as a strategist in residence, seeking to break through systemic barriers and solve real-world challenges – in areas like criminal justice, immigration, and housing.

No matter the role, Plouffe is known for thinking beyond the conventional. With his tenacious, methodical, and proven methods, he knows the essential ingredients to crafting a team built for success.

“As a leader, the thing I’m most interested in is making decision-making uneventful,” he says.

By this, Plouffe means that every decision should be an easy yes or no. And, according to him, it starts with organizations educating their people on what the clear path to success looks like. When this approach is activated, actions and decisions either support a business’s strategy and message, or they don’t – making the clear choice feel obvious. Even if people ultimately disagree with the decision, Plouffe says, they understand that the answer isn’t based on subjectivity.

Plouffe’s array of accomplishments demonstrate his profound ability to bridge the gap between dreaming and achieving. He shows others how doing what you believe in, taking a chance, betting on the right people, and having high ideals can produce a winning combination.

With his unassuming style, Plouffe communicates motivated and innovative solutions pertinent to any organization seeking to be at the forefront of change in their industry. Drawing people in with rapid-fire, detail-oriented, and visceral stories from the ground, he shares his playbook for success when facing overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable odds.

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Karl Rove, an iconic political strategist and one of the most sought-after political pundits of our time, is best known for his provocative and robust knowledge of major political issues.

Rove served as Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush from 2000–2007 and Deputy Chief of Staff from 2004–2007. At the White House, he oversaw the Offices of Strategic Initiatives, Political Affairs, Public Liaison, and Intergovernmental Affairs and was Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, coordinating the White House policy-making process. He was the architect of President Bush’s 2008 and 2004 White House victories.

Before the White House, he ran Rove + Co. a Texas based public affairs firm that consulted on over 75 GOP campaigns for Senator, Governor, Congress and statewide offices in 24 states.

Rove was described by author and columnist Michael Barone as “…unique…no Presidential appointee has ever had such a strong influence on politics and policy, and none is likely to do so again anytime soon.” Washington Post Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter David Broder wrote that Rove was a master political strategist whose “game has always been long term…and he plays it with an intensity and attention to detail that few can match.” Conservative editor and columnist Fred Barnes, called him “the greatest political mind of his generation and probably of any generation… He knows history, understands the moods of the public and is a visionary on matters of public policy.”

Mr. Rove writes a weekly op-ed for the Wall Street Journal, appears frequently on the Fox News Channel, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller Courage and Consequence. His latest book is The Triumph of William McKinley. A Colorado native, Rove lives in Austin, Texas where he teaches at the University of Texas and serves on the Texas State History Museum and McDonald Observatory boards.

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    UTILITY PERSPECTIVES is HOSTED BY:

    Meeting Convenes – Matt Compher, Vice President of Safety Health Environmental & Quality – Quanta Services8:00 A.M.
    Opening Comments: Duke Austin, President & CEO – Quanta Services8:10 A.M.
    Welcome to Nashville: Harry Sideris, EVP – Duke Energy8:30 A.M.
    Keynote Speaker: Senator Joe Manchin9:00 A.M.
    Leadership Through the Clean Energy Transition
    Moderator
    Pat Wood, III
    Panelists
    Calvin Butler, CEO – Exelon  |  Harry Sideris, EVP – Duke Energy  |  Caroline Winn, CEO – San Diego Gas & Electric
    Synopsis
    The energy transition to a cleaner future is evolving in real time. Coupled with rising demand for electricity and commitment to a more resilient, reliable, and affordable grid, our CEOs are managing record levels of infrastructure investments. This panel will entertain how utilities are succeeding in this dynamic time of change.
    9:45 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.
    Break10:45 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
    Managing Risks and Opportunities of the Energy Supply Chain
    Moderator
    Scott Aaronson, SVP – EEI
    Panelists
    Lloyd Yates, CEO – NiSource  |  Tami Barron, SVP Supply Chain – Southern Company  |  Anthony Allard, EVP – Hitachi Energy, North America | Craig Rhoades, SVP Supply Chain, Fleet Operations & Property Management – AEP
    Synopsis
    The global supply chain impacting energy and infrastructure has dramatically changed. The energy transition is in full force, creating many new challenges within the established supply networks requiring a different approach. The unprecedented demand outlook for critical electrical equipment, experienced professionals and skilled labor requires a new type of planning and partnering. Additionally, the commitment to increasing local and diverse subcontracting requires a new way of thinking.  This panel will bring perspectives from industry leaders developing strategies and taking action to manage their business risks and opportunities.
    11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
    Fireside Chat & Lunch: Calvin Butler and Cal Ripken, Jr.12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
    Distinguished Lifetime Award: Tom Kuhn1:15 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
    The Role of Natural Gas in the Energy Transition
    Moderator
    Karen Harbert, CEO – American Gas Association
    Panelists
    Sasha Weintraub, SVP and President, Natural Gas Business – Duke Energy  |  Julie Williams, SVP/Continuous Improvement & Optimization – Southwest Gas  |  Dustin Bashford, Segment President – Tallgrass Energy  
    Synopsis
    America’s natural gas utilities and pipeline operators are balancing the complexity of renewable power integration, evolving federal, state and local policies & regulations and increased ESG expectations. The natural gas industry is embracing GHG reduction and decarbonization goals with investments in technology, existing infrastructure upgrades, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen all while facing challenges with soaring inflation, regional electrification movements and regional gas bans. This panel will discuss the critical role that natural gas and the existing infrastructure will play in the transition to a clean resilient energy future.
    1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
    Delivering Under the Modern Regulatory Compact
    Moderators
    Phil Moeller, Executive Vice President – EEI
    Panelists
    Phillip May, President – Entergy of LA  |  Matt Ketschke, President – Con Ed of New York  |  Wade Smith, COO – Puget Sound
    Synopsis
    Navigating today’s regulatory environment presents unique challenges. From permitting constraints to load and interconnection queues to reliability and resiliency concerns, utilities must continue to find ways to deliver value in a complex environment. This panel will discuss the biggest challenges – and solutions – to today’s federal and local regulatory environment.
    2:30 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
    Break3:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
    Transmission – Enhancing and Achieving a Decarbonized Energy Environment
    Moderator
    The Honorable Neil Chatterjee, Senior Advisor – Hogan Lovells
    Panelists
    Ed DeVarona, VP, Transmission and Substation – Florida Power & Light Company  |  Kristen Senechal, EVP Transmission – LCRA  |  Bill Quinlan, President of Transmission – Eversource  
    Synopsis
    Transmission is critical to achieving a timely and successful energy transition, given its role in connecting customers and communities to carbon free power. Our electric transmission utilities, regional transmission organizations, and independent system operators are balancing the complexity of integrating decarbonized generation, modernizing the existing and aging electrical system, and developing new transmission facilities to support our energy transitions, all while enhancing energy affordability and supporting inclusive economic growth.  This panel will explore the critical role that high-voltage electric transmission infrastructure plays in the transition to a clean resilient energy future both enabling clean generation access to markets and connecting communities and customers to those clean energy resources
    3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
    Closing Comments & Adjourn4:30 P.M.
    Breakfast & Keynote Speaker: Julien Dumoulin-Smith
    State of the Utility Financial Market: Julien Dumoulin-Smith, Managing Director, Americas Equity Research – US Power, Utilities, Clean Energy and LNG @ Willow Pond Ballroom at 1 Hotel
    7:00 A.M.
    Meeting Convenes: Matt Compher, Vice President, Safety Health Environmental & Quality – Quanta Services8:00 A.M.
    Opening Comments: Duke Austin, President & CEO – Quanta Services8:05 A.M.
    Local Charity Introduction – Duke Austin & Harry Sideris8:15 AM - 8:30 A.M.
    Total Cost of Energy
    Moderator
    Joseph P. Kennedy III, President – Citizens Energy
    Panelists
    Rod West, President – Entergy  |   Bentina Terry, SVP, Customer Strategy – Georgia Power  |  Jason Wells, President and COO – CenterPoint Energy  |  Robert Kenney, President – PSCo Xcel Energy
    Synopsis
    Utilities face customer affordability challenges that have been building for years. As electricity supply and demand evolves, and required infrastructure investments exponentially increase, utilities and regulators must rethink the fundamentals of cost allocation, rate design, competitive customer options, customer incentive programs, and brand management. “Who should pay for grid modernization? How do you effectively educate customers about necessary investments and actions they can take to proactively manage their bills?”  This experienced panel will provide actionable utility management insights, considerations, and best practices leveraged to engage with regulators and to mitigate the impact on shareholders and customers alike.
    8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
    Evolving Growth of EV Infrastructure
    Moderator
    Hossein (Hoss) Hassani, VP Charging & Energy – General Motors
    Panelists
    Allen Ritchie, CEO – Altec  |  Mathias Carlbaum, CEO – The Navistar/ International Trucks  | Jim Lager, Executive VP – Penske
    Synopsis
    Every global automobile manufacturer is trying to catch Tesla in producing and serving the changing needs of consumers.  Further, automobile and truck manufacturers are racing to supply the market with electric large fleet in the next few years. The result will be an exponential growth in electric demand and higher expectations around enhanced reliable service. Utilities can no longer use their planning models from the past and must find innovative and affordable designs to increase capacity and integrate charging stations into their planning, design and operations. What’s more, the solution must integrate resiliency and affordable designs to serve all customers. These changes will place added burden on operations and our industries must come together and develop collaborative solutions to quickly address this important topic. This panel will include the leaders in automobile and large fleet manufacturing, and they will share their experiences, their expectations, and their ideas on how we all come together and timely address this challenge.
    9:30 A.M - 10:30 AM
    Break10:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M
    Leading America to a Clean Energy Future
    Moderator
    Abby Hopper, President & CEO – SEIA
    Panelists
    Hunter Armistead, CEO – Pattern Energy  |  David Carroll, Chief Renewables Officer – Engie  |  Trevor Sholly, VP, EPC & Program Management – Orsted  |  Martin Hermann, CEO – BrightNight 
    Synopsis
    With America at the forefront of a clean energy transformation, renewables are no longer a niche market and are growing like a tsunami. We will gain insight into where the market is going and the roadblocks that are inevitable, from interconnection congestion to permit delays, changing PPA rates, system upgrade timelines, supply chain bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles. The industry needs to overcome these numerous obstacles to achieve carbon neutrality goals. Learn how public and private sectors can work together more efficiently to achieve the requirements stated by utilities, government, and corporations to take advantage of the exponential opportunities and overcome industry challenges.
    10:45 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
    Powering Through – Revamping the Modern Electric Grid
    Moderator
    Steve Hauser, CEO – AEIC
    Panelists
    Scott Batson, SVP & Chief Distribution Officer – Duke Energy  |  David Velazquez, EVP Utility Operations – Exelon  |  Lynnae Wilson, SVP Electric Business – CenterPoint Energy  |  Aftab Khan, SVP Engineering – Eversource Energy  
    Synopsis
    The Electric Distribution panel brings together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss key topics shaping the future of electric distribution. The panel will explore the significant increase in load demand, as well as the profound impact of electrification on the electrical grid, examining the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing integration of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles and distributed generation. Additionally, the discussion will focus upon the critical aspect of capital deployment, addressing strategies and innovative financing models to support necessary investments in grid modernization, resilience and storm hardening due to climate change. The panel promises to be an insightful and forward-thinking exchange of ideas, shedding light on the evolving landscape of electrical distribution and the strategies required to meet the demands of an electrified future.
    11:45 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
    Closing Comments & Adjourn (Lunch Available)12:30 P.M.
    Meeting Convenes – Matt Compher, Vice President of Safety Health Environmental & Quality – Quanta Services8:00 A.M.
    Opening Comments: Duke Austin, President & CEO – Quanta Services8:10 A.M.
    Welcome to Nashville: Harry Sideris, EVP – Duke Energy8:30 A.M.
    Keynote Speaker: Senator Joe Manchin9:00 A.M.
    Leadership Through the Clean Energy Transition
    Moderator
    Pat Wood, III
    Panelists
    Calvin Butler, CEO – Exelon  |  Harry Sideris, EVP – Duke Energy  |  Caroline Winn, CEO – San Diego Gas & Electric
    Synopsis
    The energy transition to a cleaner future is evolving in real time. Coupled with rising demand for electricity and commitment to a more resilient, reliable, and affordable grid, our CEOs are managing record levels of infrastructure investments. This panel will entertain how utilities are succeeding in this dynamic time of change.
    9:45 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.
    Break10:45 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
    Managing Risks and Opportunities of the Energy Supply Chain
    Moderator
    Scott Aaronson, SVP – EEI
    Panelists
    Lloyd Yates, CEO – NiSource  |  Tami Barron, SVP Supply Chain – Southern Company  |  Anthony Allard, EVP – Hitachi Energy, North America | Craig Rhoades, SVP Supply Chain, Fleet Operations & Property Management – AEP
    Synopsis
    The global supply chain impacting energy and infrastructure has dramatically changed. The energy transition is in full force, creating many new challenges within the established supply networks requiring a different approach. The unprecedented demand outlook for critical electrical equipment, experienced professionals and skilled labor requires a new type of planning and partnering. Additionally, the commitment to increasing local and diverse subcontracting requires a new way of thinking.  This panel will bring perspectives from industry leaders developing strategies and taking action to manage their business risks and opportunities.
    11:00 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
    Fireside Chat & Lunch: Calvin Butler and Cal Ripken, Jr.12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
    Distinguished Lifetime Award: Tom Kuhn1:15 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
    The Role of Natural Gas in the Energy Transition
    Moderator
    Karen Harbert, CEO – American Gas Association
    Panelists
    Sasha Weintraub, SVP and President, Natural Gas Business – Duke Energy  |  Julie Williams, SVP/Continuous Improvement & Optimization – Southwest Gas  |  Dustin Bashford, Segment President – Tallgrass Energy  
    Synopsis
    America’s natural gas utilities and pipeline operators are balancing the complexity of renewable power integration, evolving federal, state and local policies & regulations and increased ESG expectations. The natural gas industry is embracing GHG reduction and decarbonization goals with investments in technology, existing infrastructure upgrades, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen all while facing challenges with soaring inflation, regional electrification movements and regional gas bans. This panel will discuss the critical role that natural gas and the existing infrastructure will play in the transition to a clean resilient energy future.
    1:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M.
    Delivering Under the Modern Regulatory Compact
    Moderators
    Phil Moeller, Executive Vice President – EEI
    Panelists
    Phillip May, President – Entergy of LA  |  Matt Ketschke, President – Con Ed of New York  |  Wade Smith, COO – Puget Sound
    Synopsis
    Navigating today’s regulatory environment presents unique challenges. From permitting constraints to load and interconnection queues to reliability and resiliency concerns, utilities must continue to find ways to deliver value in a complex environment. This panel will discuss the biggest challenges – and solutions – to today’s federal and local regulatory environment.
    2:30 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
    Break3:15 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
    Transmission – Enhancing and Achieving a Decarbonized Energy Environment
    Moderator
    The Honorable Neil Chatterjee, Senior Advisor – Hogan Lovells
    Panelists
    Ed DeVarona, VP, Transmission and Substation – Florida Power & Light Company  |  Kristen Senechal, EVP Transmission – LCRA  |  Bill Quinlan, President of Transmission – Eversource  
    Synopsis
    Transmission is critical to achieving a timely and successful energy transition, given its role in connecting customers and communities to carbon free power. Our electric transmission utilities, regional transmission organizations, and independent system operators are balancing the complexity of integrating decarbonized generation, modernizing the existing and aging electrical system, and developing new transmission facilities to support our energy transitions, all while enhancing energy affordability and supporting inclusive economic growth.  This panel will explore the critical role that high-voltage electric transmission infrastructure plays in the transition to a clean resilient energy future both enabling clean generation access to markets and connecting communities and customers to those clean energy resources
    3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
    Closing Comments & Adjourn4:30 P.M.
    Breakfast & Keynote Speaker: Julien Dumoulin-Smith
    State of the Utility Financial Market: Julien Dumoulin-Smith, Managing Director, Americas Equity Research – US Power, Utilities, Clean Energy and LNG @ Willow Pond Ballroom at 1 Hotel
    7:00 A.M.
    Meeting Convenes: Matt Compher, Vice President, Safety Health Environmental & Quality – Quanta Services8:00 A.M.
    Opening Comments: Duke Austin, President & CEO – Quanta Services8:05 A.M.
    Local Charity Introduction – Duke Austin & Harry Sideris8:15 AM - 8:30 A.M.
    Total Cost of Energy
    Moderator
    Joseph P. Kennedy III, President – Citizens Energy
    Panelists
    Rod West, President – Entergy  |   Bentina Terry, SVP, Customer Strategy – Georgia Power  |  Jason Wells, President and COO – CenterPoint Energy  |  Robert Kenney, President – PSCo Xcel Energy
    Synopsis
    Utilities face customer affordability challenges that have been building for years. As electricity supply and demand evolves, and required infrastructure investments exponentially increase, utilities and regulators must rethink the fundamentals of cost allocation, rate design, competitive customer options, customer incentive programs, and brand management. “Who should pay for grid modernization? How do you effectively educate customers about necessary investments and actions they can take to proactively manage their bills?”  This experienced panel will provide actionable utility management insights, considerations, and best practices leveraged to engage with regulators and to mitigate the impact on shareholders and customers alike.
    8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.
    Evolving Growth of EV Infrastructure
    Moderator
    Hossein (Hoss) Hassani, VP Charging & Energy – General Motors
    Panelists
    Allen Ritchie, CEO – Altec  |  Mathias Carlbaum, CEO – The Navistar/ International Trucks  | Jim Lager, Executive VP – Penske
    Synopsis
    Every global automobile manufacturer is trying to catch Tesla in producing and serving the changing needs of consumers.  Further, automobile and truck manufacturers are racing to supply the market with electric large fleet in the next few years. The result will be an exponential growth in electric demand and higher expectations around enhanced reliable service. Utilities can no longer use their planning models from the past and must find innovative and affordable designs to increase capacity and integrate charging stations into their planning, design and operations. What’s more, the solution must integrate resiliency and affordable designs to serve all customers. These changes will place added burden on operations and our industries must come together and develop collaborative solutions to quickly address this important topic. This panel will include the leaders in automobile and large fleet manufacturing, and they will share their experiences, their expectations, and their ideas on how we all come together and timely address this challenge.
    9:30 A.M - 10:30 AM
    Break10:30 A.M. – 10:45 A.M
    Leading America to a Clean Energy Future
    Moderator
    Abby Hopper, President & CEO – SEIA
    Panelists
    Hunter Armistead, CEO – Pattern Energy  |  David Carroll, Chief Renewables Officer – Engie  |  Trevor Sholly, VP, EPC & Program Management – Orsted  |  Martin Hermann, CEO – BrightNight 
    Synopsis
    With America at the forefront of a clean energy transformation, renewables are no longer a niche market and are growing like a tsunami. We will gain insight into where the market is going and the roadblocks that are inevitable, from interconnection congestion to permit delays, changing PPA rates, system upgrade timelines, supply chain bottlenecks and regulatory hurdles. The industry needs to overcome these numerous obstacles to achieve carbon neutrality goals. Learn how public and private sectors can work together more efficiently to achieve the requirements stated by utilities, government, and corporations to take advantage of the exponential opportunities and overcome industry challenges.
    10:45 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
    Powering Through – Revamping the Modern Electric Grid
    Moderator
    Steve Hauser, CEO – AEIC
    Panelists
    Scott Batson, SVP & Chief Distribution Officer – Duke Energy  |  David Velazquez, EVP Utility Operations – Exelon  |  Lynnae Wilson, SVP Electric Business – CenterPoint Energy  |  Aftab Khan, SVP Engineering – Eversource Energy  
    Synopsis
    The Electric Distribution panel brings together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss key topics shaping the future of electric distribution. The panel will explore the significant increase in load demand, as well as the profound impact of electrification on the electrical grid, examining the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing integration of renewable energy sources, electric vehicles and distributed generation. Additionally, the discussion will focus upon the critical aspect of capital deployment, addressing strategies and innovative financing models to support necessary investments in grid modernization, resilience and storm hardening due to climate change. The panel promises to be an insightful and forward-thinking exchange of ideas, shedding light on the evolving landscape of electrical distribution and the strategies required to meet the demands of an electrified future.
    11:45 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
    Closing Comments & Adjourn (Lunch Available)12:30 P.M.