Conference to Highlight New York’s Current Energy Landscape and Clean Energy Future
Albany, NY – The Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY) invite members of the press to attend as guests for our annual Clean Energy Spring Conference on March 25 at the Albany Capital Center. The Conference regularly attracts over 200 industry professionals, executives, and policymakers to discuss the most important topics that shape New York’s energy landscape. The agenda for the event is full of experts within the sector who will share their insights on the outlook of New York’s clean energy future.
This year’s event will begin with the President and CEO of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) setting the stage on the direction of New York’s energy transition. The Conference will then feature a panel that will gather perspectives of neighboring regions of the NYISO, while discussing relevant issues from both state and federal standpoints. Additionally, the luncheon keynote will feature a presentation that clearly demonstrates the many benefits experienced by New Yorker’s due to competitive electricity markets. Additional topics examined at the event include: Building a new nuclear plant, the future of capacity markets, and economic development in New York.
What: IPPNY’s Annual Clean Energy Spring Conference
When: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street Albany, NY 12207
Who: IPPNY is pleased to welcome the following confirmed speakers (listed in order of the agenda):
Chris LaRoe of Brookfield Renewable
Rich Dewey of the NYISO
State Regional Partners Panelists: Moderated by Politico’s Marie French; Todd Snitchler of the Electric Power Supply Association; Dan Dolan of the New England Power Generators Association; Laura Chappelle of the Potomac Law Group, and Gavin Donohue of IPPNY.
What it Takes to Build a New Nuclear Plant Panelists: Moderated by Rich Barlette of Constellation; Marc Nichol of the Nuclear Energy Institute; Patrick Whiteof the Nuclear Innovation Alliance; Phil Church of Oswego County; Greg Lancette of the New York State Pipe Trades Association.
What’s Next for Capacity Markets? Panelists: Moderated by IPPNY’s Richard Bratton; Mike DeSocio of Luminary Energy; Adam Evans; of the Department of Public Service; Jay Goodman of Couch White; and Chris Casey of the National Resources Defense Council.
Shannon Maher Bañaga and Robert Kaineg of FTI Consulting
Artificial Intelligence, Large Loads, and Economic Development Panelists: Moderated by David Lombardo of The Capitol Pressroom; Ryan Silva of the Economic Development Council; Kevin Lanahanof the NYISO; Thomas Huang of GlobalFoundries; Nicole Pavia of the Clean Air Task Force; and Jerry Goodenough of Beowulf Electricity & Data.
There will be media availability immediately following the conclusion of the Conference on the second level of the Capital Center. If you would like to attend the event or have any questions, please contact jordan.lomaestro@ippny.org. For more information, please visit our website at www.ippny.org.
About IPPNY
IPPNY, established in 1986, is a trade association dedicated to the representation of the State’s electric generation fleet, which powers New York’s economy. IPPNY Members produce clean electricity generation in this state; our Members have been successfully awarded more than half of the renewable energy credit contract awards from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, are leading proponents of meeting the State’s energy goals, while maintaining reliability, and are operating the facilities and making investments in additional ones to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act’s targets. IPPNY Members also produce more than 75% of the State’s power from a multitude of fuel sources, such as: wind, solar, hydro, energy storage, natural gas, low sulfur oil, waste-to-energy, biomass, and nuclear. In combination, these resources maintain electric system reliability and “keep the lights on” for more than 19 million New Yorkers every day. Additionally, IPPNY’s Members have invested more than $10 billion in capital improvements at their facilities, employ over 10,000 people across the State, and pay approximately $1.7 billion in local property taxes annually. IPPNY does not represent investor-owned utilities or power authorities.
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