General Session: Powering the Future: Advancing Decarbonization Efforts in the Midwestern Energy Transition

Thursday, November 7, 2024

9:25 AM – 9:55 AM CT

Location: Chicago Ballroom 8-9, Level 4 / Ballroom Level

Midwestern states are setting ambitious energy goals, and utilities, regulators, and developers are adapting to drive decarbonization. This session will explore how the region is fostering economic revitalization, driving technological innovation, and advancing workforce development initiatives. Join us to gain insights into the key strategies for building resilient, sustainable solutions for a clean-energy future in the Midwest.

Learning Objectives:

201 - Advance
Utility Pathway
Full Conference Education
Solar;Storage;Microgrid;

Moderator(s)

EF

Emily Fisher

Chief Strategy Officer
Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Panelist(s)

Howard Learner (he/him/his)

President & Executive Director
Environmental Law & Policy Center
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Scott Vogt

Vice President, Strategy & Energy Policy
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd)
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States