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2018 Politics & Policy Summit Presentations
The 2018 Politics & Policy Summit Presentations include files that contain information presented during EBI’s 2018 Politics & Policy Summit in Washington DC.
The 2018 Politics & Policy Summit Presentations & Summit – Designed for government relations, strategic planning, federal markets and business development executives in the energy and environmental industries, EBI’s Politics & Policy Summit provides an outlook on current policy drivers, market drivers, business trends, economic and political issues, and introduces up-to-the-minute newsmakers and key agency decisionmakers to an interactive audience of senior executives, association leaders and DC insiders.
2018 Politics & Policy Summit Agenda :
THURSDAY, NOV. 15 (1pm – 8pm): Newsmakers & Policy Landscape
Noon: Registration (boxed lunch provided; Hunton Andrews Kurth, 2200 Penn Ave, Ninth Floor)
Capital Update – Political & Policy Landscape Points for Energy & Environment
1:00pm: Welcome & Introduction – Fred Eames, H A K
Election 2018 Highlights and Implications for 2019-2020
Summit Co-Chairs: Andrew Paterson, EBI & Verdigris Capital; Fred Eames, H A K
1:30pm: National Policy Outlook – Policy priorities for “Energy Dominance” and Environmental Impact
Leadership Dialog on National Environmental & Energy Policy Outlook
Decision-maker Viewpoint – Introduction by Fred Eames, H A K
“Energy Dominance Update”: Mark Menezes, Under-Secretary – U.S. Dept. of Energy HQ [INVITED]
2:15pm-3:15pm Federal Agency Shifts – Infrastructure & Revisiting Priorities for 2019-2020
Cultivating Sustainability and Environmental Security:
— Maureen Sullivan, DAS at Dept. of Defense – Environmental Division / ATL
Update on DOD Environmental Programs
— Outlook from ACE: Karen Baker, SES/Chief – Environmental Division WDC, Corp of Engineers
Rising Vulnerabilities in the Energy Sector
3:30 – 5:00pm: Industry Association Panel: Outlook for 2019-20 – Utilities & Manufacturers
Moderators: Andrew Paterson, EBI and Lynn Schloesser, ACEC
Impact of the Election and any policy shifts on Environmental Regulation and Energy Investment
A) National Assoc of Manufacturers: Rachel Jones, Senior Director of Energy & Natural Resource Policy
B) Int’l Liquid Terminals Assn.: “Update on the emerging landscape”: Dr. Kathryn Clay, President [INVITED]
C) American Chemistry Council: Martha Moore, Senior Economist
D) Edison Electric Institute: Bill Pfister, Director – Financial Analysis
Comments: Outlook on Energy Storage and Grid Upgrades: ICF
EBI Executive Discussants for Q&A
Break
5:30pm – 6:00pm: In-Room Refreshments & Special Presentations
Special Guest: Michael Moore, East-West Strategic Advisors
Disruptions as Business Drivers: Polar Vortex, Hurricanes, Oil spills, Pipeline ruptures – Strategy points
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Executive Reception – H A K outdoor terrace and atrium
FRIDAY, NOV 16 (8am – 4pm): Environmental & Energy Trends and Emerging Markets
8:00am: Buffet Breakfast & Networking; H A K, 2200 Penn Ave, Ninth Floor
8:30am-10:00am: Opening panel on Policy Impact – Where are we after the November election?
Moderator: Fred Eames, H A K & Andrew Paterson, EBI
A) Congress and the Executive Branch: The impact for House & Senate, Key Committees, Federal Agencies
— Fred Eames, Joe Stanko, Sean McLaughlin – H A K
B) The Roberts Supreme Court – Energy and Clean Air Act, ACEP, State suits on EPA Methane Rule, GHGs
— Judicial Expert: Allison Wood, H A K
EBI Executive Discussants for Q&A
BREAK
10:30am-11:30 State Perspectives on Policy Priorities after the Nov 2018 election
Moderators: Andrew Paterson, EBI and Walter Howes, Verdigris Capital
Shifts in State Legislatures – Ben Husch, NCSL-Natural Resources and Infrastructure Director [INVITED]
State Actions in a Growth Landscape – Kirk Johnson, NRECA [INVITED]
11:30am: DOE Loan Program: Public-Private Finance for Innovative EnergyTechnologies – Doug Schultz
LUNCH: Hot Buffet, H A K atrium
SPECIAL PRESENTATION on Communicating Impact of Climate Change
Dr. Ed Maibach, George Mason University – Climate Change Policy Program
https://communication.gmu.edu/people/emaibach
“Climate Change Communication… recent Public Perceptions: Where are we?”
1:15pm – 2:45pm: Water Stress, Infrastructure & Disaster Recovery
Panel with ACEC: Moderator Lynn Schloesser, ACEC and Grant Ferrier, EBI
Disruptions in Water: Colorado River Drought & Resiliency and Hurricane Disaster Recovery
— Lynn Schloesser, Director – ACEC Environmental Committee
HUD Disaster & Recover Programs – current program overview – TBD**
Water Stress and Environmental Mega Trends
— Lori Michelin, President – World Environment Center
EPRI Program Results: Energy -Water Nexus and the “Water Tournament” series
— David Hunter, Senior VP – Government Relations, EPRI
Sponsor Perspective on Design for Resilience & Energy Storage: Mark Lee or Anne Choate, ICF International
3:00pm – 4:00pm: Executive Roundtable Group Discussion with Key Policy Makers
Moderator: Fred Eames, H A K
— Senate EPW or ENR
— House Energy & Commerce
CLOSING: Challenges outbrief for Environmental Industry Summit in San Diego (March 21-21, 2019)
For more information on 2018 Politics & Policy Summit Presentations and Summits, please visit EBI’s summit page.
2018 Politics & Policy Summit Presentations
