Agenda, Day Two (May 31)
9:00 a.m. - Coffee & Registration
9:30 a.m. - Welcome
Kate Konschnik, Climate and Energy Director, Nicholas Institute
9:40 a.m. - State Introductions and Updates
Participants from each state briefly share information on current energy and environmental policy challenges in their state.
10:30 a.m. - Electrification
Continue the discussion from Day One, but with a specific focus on cross-state collaboration efforts and integration with Electrify America’s infrastructure investment.
11:30 a.m. - Lunch Served
11:45 a.m. - Roundtable Discussion on the Southeast Utility Business Model
State-only discussion of topics from Day One, including what competition and grid modernization mean in their state and the sharing of ideas/best practices.
1:15 p.m. - Break
1:30 p.m. - The Future of Energy Efficiency in the Southeast
A look at how energy efficiency can be used in partnership with other initiatives:
- EE Trends and Opportunities in the Southeast – Cassandra Kubes, ACEEE
- EE and Health Benefits - Catherine Lee, GHHI (Jackson, MI)
- EE as a Resource – Etan Gumerman, Nicholas Institute
2:30 p.m. - Break
2:45 p.m. - Reflections on Energy Efficiency Panel
State-only discussion of energy efficiency challenges and opportunities
3:15 p.m. - Wrap Up and Summary
3:30 p.m. Adjourn