New York Power Summit 2024

November 13-14, 2024 | New York , NY ::

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“A great deep dive into how the industry is thinking about the future!” Manager, National Grid

“Great variety of speakers and perspectives on the evolving New York power sector. Appreciated the exchange of ideas, lots of lessons learned for other states.” Public Policy & Strategy Manger, Xcel Energy

“Informative conference. Covered many aspects of current energy landscape. Great networking opportunity as well.” Business Development Manager, NES-WES

“Great conference covering a broad spectrum of policy, utility programs, and technologies in the New York clean energy environment.” Senior Energy Solutions Engineer, ECOSAVE, Inc. 

As 2025 approaches, New York State faces significant energy challenges, including the urgent need for transmission infrastructure modernization, building electrification, and expanding EV charging infrastructure. Central to these efforts are the state’s ambitious clean energy goals, which aim to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy future. However, a recent surge in electricity prices by 30-40% adds further complexity to these goals, highlighting the need for innovative solutions and effective policy measures.

Key Topics and Priorities Addressed at this Conference

Transmission Infrastructure Modernization

• The RAPID Act and new regulations for modernizing transmission infrastructure

Renewable Energy Goals

• Initiatives, projects, and pathways to achieve 70% renewable energy by 2030
• Offshore wind projects and their role in the renewable energy mix

Electric Vehicles

• Infrastructure and policy needed to support the transition to electric vehicles

Grid Reliability

• Smart grid technologies and solutions to improve grid reliability
• Data centers and large environmentally focused industrial customers

Equitable and Affordable Clean Energy

• Strategies for an equitable and affordable clean energy transition
• The impact of federal policy changes on state-level energy initiatives

Hear about market reforms, strategies, and post-election policy initiatives and funding from leading utilities & industry leaders including ConEd, National Grid, NYPA, Avangrid, LIPA, PSEG, DOE, NYSERDA, Invenergy, and NY Green Bank. Register now to collaborate and take action on New York State’s critical energy priorities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Evaluate how the Propel NY Energy project enhances New York’s electric grid by expanding transmission capacity.
2. Discover how Clean Path NY supports clean energy goals.
3. Assess the current and upcoming transmission projects aimed at meeting New York’s Climate Act goals.
4. Examine New York State’s role in interregional planning efforts and collaborations.
5. Analyze the Office of Renewable Energy Siting’s (ORES) role in implementing the RAPID Act.
6. Explore strategies for enhancing grid reliability, efficiency, and flexibility to better integrate renewable energy sources through improved transmission infrastructure and advanced grid management technologies.
7. Review NYPA’s efforts to expand EV charging infrastructure and incentives for electric vehicle adoption.
8. Investigate how Con Edison is updating its forecasting and planning processes to address the rapid growth in large EV loads, including necessary infrastructure improvements.
9. Evaluate how the PSEG Fleet Make-Ready Program provides financial incentives and technical assistance for installing and upgrading EV charging infrastructure
10. Examine how Central Hudson’s Light-Duty Make-Ready Program reduces upfront costs for EV charging station installations.
11. Explore the New York’s strategies and challenges in integrating renewable energy sources into the grid, the innovations needed in grid management and storage technologies, and the market reforms required to support renewable deployment.
12. Investigate how the AGILe Lab utilizes advanced simulation techniques to model electric grid scenarios and test the integration of new technologies.
13. Analyze the key regulatory and financial challenges impacting offshore wind projects in New York.
14. Explore effective strategies and solutions for overcoming the obstacles to integrating offshore wind.
15. Gain insights into the infrastructure and regulatory challenges facing green hydrogen projects in the Northeast U.S
16. Evaluate how potential federal policy changes post-2024 election could affect New York’s energy landscape, including impacts on renewable energy incentives, climate strategies, and clean energy infrastructure funding.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

 

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. :: Welcome Message  

Paul Kraske, Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Projects, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Section 1: Overcoming Transmission Challenges

New York faces significant challenges in transmission and renewable energy integration as it strives to meet ambitious clean energy goals. The state needs to strengthen its electric grid’s backbone to efficiently inject more renewable energy. The current transmission infrastructure requires upgrades and expansions to manage increased capacity and ensure reliable delivery of clean energy to homes and businesses. Additionally, interregional planning and modernized regulations are essential to overcome grid reliability and resiliency issues.

This segment will explore innovative solutions and initiatives to address these challenges, as well as leading project updates.

9:15 – 9:45 a.m. :: Navigating New York’s Power Landscape: Grid Transition, Reliability, and Market Dynamics

Key Components :

• Exploring New York’s grid transition roadmap for transitioning to a modern, sustainable grid.
• Addressing challenges and solutions for maintaining grid reliability during increasing renewable integration.
• Understanding the impact of energy markets on New York’s power sector and grid operations.
• Long-term planning for infrastructure, energy storage, and distributed energy resources.
• Highlighting advancements in smart grid technologies and their role in the energy transition.

Emilie Nelson, Executive Vice President, COO, New York Independent System Operator

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. :: NYPA’S Propel NY Energy and Clean Path NY Project Updates 

Key Components:

• Discussion on how Propel NY Energy enhances the electric grid by expanding transmission capacity
• Overview of the construction of new underground and submarine transmission lines and substation upgrades
• Highlights of the renewable energy project
• Examination of how Clean Path NY will deliver emissions-free electricity annually

Girish Behal, Vice President, Projects and Business Development, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

Saul Rojas, Senior Vice President, Transmission, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. :: New York’s Transmission Planning Initiatives

Key Components:

• Overview of operational, in-construction, and planned transmission projects approved to help achieve Climate Act goals
• Overview of ongoing planning processes to identify and select additional transmission necessary to achieve Climate Act goals
• Highlights of New York State’s participation in interregional planning initiatives

John Bernecker, Senior Advisor for Transmission, NYSERDA

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. :: Morning Break

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Implementing the RAPID Act: Insights and Updates from the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES)

Key Components:

• Understand ORES’s role in leading the implementation of the RAPID Act
• Gain insights into the active implementation of RAPID legislation
• Learn about the development of new Article 8 regulations for transmission
• Discuss the progress made in the RAPID Act implementation
• Identify advancements and challenges in streamlining transmission regulations
• Recognize the significance of current efforts in transmission regulation modernization and electric grid expansion 

Jessica Waldorf, Interim Executive Director, Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES), Department of Public Service (DPS)

12:00- 12:30 p.m. :: Facilitating Renewable Energy Integration in New York

This session will discuss the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid through improved transmission infrastructure. This will include discussing strategies for optimizing grid reliability, efficiency, and flexibility to accommodate the variability of renewable energy generation.

Key Components:

• Examine the approaches to enhance grid reliability and efficiency in response to the increased variability of renewable energy sources.
• Discuss necessary improvements and innovations in transmission infrastructure to better support and integrate renewable energy sources.
• Overview the methods to increase grid flexibility, including energy storage solutions and advanced grid management technologies, to accommodate fluctuating renewable energy generation.

Brian O’Boyle, Director, Transmission Development, National Grid Ventures

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. :: Group Luncheon

Section Two: Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions for New York’s Electric Vehicle Future

Starting in 2035, all new cars sold in New York State must be fully electric, significantly increasing the number of electric vehicles on the road. However, EV integration faces challenges with public charging, maintenance, and limited availability of fast charging stations. This segment will address these issues through sessions on expanding the charging network, managing EV loads, fleet, and transportation electrification strategies, while providing cost-effective infrastructure solutions.

1:30 – 2:00 p.m. :: NYPA’s Commitment to Supporting the Transition to Electric Mobility Through the Evolve New York Program

Key Components:

• Summary of NYPA’s eMobility program – customer infrastructure and EVolve NY fast charging network.
• History of EVolve NY – DCFC gaps, make ready, grid hosting maps, demand charges
• Current status of EVolve NY
• Future plans for EVolve NY

John Markowitz, Head of eMobility, NYPA

2:00 – 2:30 p.m. :: Planning the Grid for Electrification Load Today and Through the Transition

Key Components:

• Overview of Con Edison’s updated forecasting and planning processes to address the rapid growth
  in large electrification and other loads.
• Discuss the necessary infrastructure improvements to support the rising demand for EV charging
  and integration, along with other new loads.
• Insights into Con Edison’s strategies for managing the increased electrical load from a growing number of electric vehicle chargers to improve the customer experience.

Michael Badeski, Section Manager, Strategy, E-Mobility, Con Edison

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. :: Overview of PSEGLI’s Fleet Electrification Programs

Key Components:

• Overview of PSEGLI’s Fleet Advisory Services & Fleet Make Ready Program
• Efforts underway for PSEGLI to electrify its own fleet
• How we are preparing the grid for fleet electrification

Paul DiBenedetto, Electric Vehicle Program Manager, PSEGLI

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. :: Operating Cost and Managed Charging Solutions

This session will focus on how Central Hudson supports transportation electrification by reducing the upfront costs for installing EV charging stations through their Light-Duty Make-Ready Program. Participants will learn about the potential benefits of hosting charging stations, such as increased revenue and enhanced customer attraction. The session will also cover the different EV charging programs available and the types of infrastructure support provided for both Level 2 and DC fast charging installations. 

Key Components:

• Overview of Central Hudson’s offerings for commercial and residential EV charging customers
• Explanation of how Central Hudson helps EV charging customer
• Discussion of Central Hudson’s programs to reduce the impacts of EV charging demand on the grid 

Jacob Reinert, Program Manager, Energy Policy & Regulation, Central Hudson

3:30 – 4:00 p.m. :: Electric Vehicle Topics – Q&A and Open Discussion

Let us know how these programs resonate with your own experiences or how they might address your needs.

4:00 – 4:15 p.m. :: Afternoon Break 

4:15 – 5:30 p.m. :: PANEL:  Adapting to New York’s Ambitious Climate Goals: Business Strategies, Initiatives and Hurdles – Policy Updates

This session will explore the state’s transformative environmental laws and regulations in response to climate change, renewable energy mandates, and emerging contaminants. Learn about the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and its mandate for 100% clean energy by 2040, including the binding rules and regulations established by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the Public Service Commission. It will cover the profound implications for energy consumption, building operations, land use, and transportation as New York strives to achieve these ambitious environmental goals.

Key Components:

• Strategies and challenges in integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into New York’s grid.
• Innovations in grid management and storage technologies to accommodate intermittent renewables.
• Market reforms and incentives needed to support increased deployment of renewables.
• Addressing market structures to ensure proper valuation of renewable flexibility and grid services.
• Overview of CLCPA mandates and their implications for grid transformation.
• Regulatory initiatives and policies aimed at achieving 100% clean energy and environmental sustainability goals.
• Importance of collaboration among utilities, regulators, policymakers, and community stakeholders in achieving grid transformation goals.
• Public engagement and participation in shaping the future of New York’s energy landscape under the CLCPA

Moderator:

Julia Czarniak, Partner, Energy and Infrastructure Projects and Banking, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Panelists:

Kaitlin Butler, Vice President, NY Green Bank

Gary Stephenson, Senior VP of Power Supply, Long Island Power Authority

Marguerite Wells, Executive Director, Alliance for Clean Energy New York

Vennela Yadhati, Vice President, Renewable Project Development, NYPA

MD Sakib, Utility of the Future, National Grid

 

Thursday, November 14, 2024

 

9:00 – 9:15 a.m. :: Welcome Message

Julia Czarniak, Partner, Energy and Infrastructure Projects and Banking, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

9:15 – 9:45 a.m. :: AGILe Lab: Advancing Smart Grid Technologies

Key Components:

• Explore how the AGILe lab uses advanced simulation techniques to model various electric grid scenarios.
• Understand the lab’s role in testing and validating the integration of innovative technologies and products.
• Learn about the lab’s capability to physically connect and test equipment within its simulation environment.

Daniella Piper, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. :: Addressing Regulatory Hurdles and Financing Gaps in New York’s Offshore Wind Projects

Key Components:

• Examine permitting delays and compliance issues for offshore wind projects in NY.
• Discuss of the financial obstacles and gaps in funding
• Presentation of effective strategies to address regulatory and financial challenges

Georges Sassine, Vice President for Large-Scale Renewables, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. :: Overcoming Infrastructure and Regulatory Challenges in Green Hydrogen Projects

Key Components:

• Federal and State policy, role of public-private partnerships.
• Overall project economics and the demand for renewables driven by Hydrogen projects, increasing load growth.
• Proposed data centers and large environmentally focused industrial customers. 
• The role of developing large infrastructure projects and the permitting, interconnection, approval, and timelines

Moshe Bonder, Hydrogen Business Development, National Grid Ventures

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: PANEL: Post-2024 Election: Federal Policy Impacts on New York’s Energy Future

The experts and the audience will discuss the potential impact of federal policy changes on state-level energy initiatives, particularly in areas such as renewable energy incentives, climate change mitigation strategies, and infrastructure funding for clean energy projects.

Key Components:

• Analysis of how potential changes in federal energy policies and regulations following the 2024 election could impact New York’s energy landscape.
• Examination of anticipated changes to federal funding opportunities and incentives for clean energy projects, infrastructure upgrades, and energy innovation.
• Discussion on how federal regulatory changes might influence state-level energy policies and programs, including potential shifts in authority, compliance requirements, and the alignment of state and federal energy goals.

Moderator: Margaret Neves, J.D., Business Deveopment, Power Engineers

Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment

Moshe Bonder, Hydrogen Business Development, National Grid Ventures

Virgilio Barrera, Senior Vice President, Cassidy & Associates 

12:00 p.m. :: Conference Adjourns

Michael Badeski, Section Manager, Strategy, E-Mobility, ConEd

Virgilio Barrera, Senior Vice President, Cassidy & Associates

Girish Behal, Vice President, Projects and Business Development, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

John Bernecker, Senior Advisor for Transmission, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Moshe Bonder, Offshore Wind / Hydrogen Business Development, National Grid Ventures

Kaitlin Butler, Vice President, NY Green Bank

Kelly Crawford, Sr Advisor for Energy & Environmental Justice, Department of Energy (DOE)

Julia Czarniak, Partner, Energy and Infrastructure Projects and Banking, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Paul DiBenedetto, Electric Vehicle Program Manager, PSEGLI

Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment

Paul Kraske, Partner, Energy & Infrastructure Projects, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

John Markowitz, Head of eMobility, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

Emilie Nelson, Executive Vice President, COO, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)

Margaret Neves, J.D., Business Deveopment, Power Engineers

Brian O’Boyle, Director, Transmission Development, National Grid Ventures

Daniella Piper, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

Karen Reif, Vice President, Renewable & Energy Solutions, PSEG

Jacob Reinert, Program Manager, Energy Policy & Regulation, Central Hudson

Saul Rojas, Senior Vice President, Transmission, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

MD Sakib, Utility of the Future, National Grid

Georges Sassine, Vice President for Large-Scale Renewables, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Gary Stephenson, Senior VP of Power Supply, Long Island Power Authority

Jessica Waldorf, Interim Executive Director, Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission (ORES), Department of Public Service (DPS)

Marguerite Wells, Executive Director, Alliance for Clean Energy New York

Vennela Yadhati, Vice President, Renewable Project Development, New York Power Authority (NYPA)

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New York Power Summit 2024

November 13-14, 2024 | New York , NY

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Instructional Methods

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Conference CPE Credits: 11.0
There is no prerequisite for this Conference.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

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Who Should Attend

• Utility Company Executives and Engineers
• Energy Policy Makers and Regulators
• Grid Operators and Technologists
• Renewable Energy Developers and Investors
• Energy Industry Professionals
• Technology Developers and Innovators
• Energy Storage and Transmission Specialists
• Municipal and Local Government Officials
• Industrial and Commercial Energy Users
• Public Engagement and Communication Specialists
• Community Stakeholders
• Environmental Advocates
• Investors and Financial Analysts
• Business and Industry Leaders
• Legal and Compliance Experts
• Policy Makers and Regulators
• Electric Vehicle Industry Stakeholders
• Academic and Research Institutions
• Community Leaders
• Energy Economists
• Audit and Compliance Officers
• Legal and Policy Advisors
• Project Developers and Managers
• Consultants and Advisors
• Utility Infrastructure Stakeholders
• Corporate Executives and Managers