RECORDINGS 2024

12.17.24 Strategy Meeting – What Are States Doing to Prepare for the Next Administration?
PASSCODE   v*?.1gek
PANEL
-Moneer Azzam Beacon Climate Innovations (m) 978-375-2246 mazzam@beaconclimate.com
-Phyllis Kessler, Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP NY T: 973.577.1760 c 201.602.4363 pkessler@greenbaumlaw.com
-Jeff Hintzke Clean Focus 408 419 4708 c 510.305.9120 jeff.hintzke@greenskies.com –
-Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143 

 

12.16.24   Are EV Charging stations Meeting Transportation Equity and Who is Getting the Subsidies?
PASSCODE  : xF+@ye00
PANEL –
– Richard Reibstein -Rick Boston University ,rreibste@bu.edu c 339.223.9057
– Rick’s Students Presenting Relevant data
– Guest Presenters 

 

11.13.24 Meeting Clean Energy Goals when faced with Data Center Load Growth
PASSCODE  YN&!a@44
PANEL – Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan,   cell – 804.938.2934    804.799.4128 crobb@t-mlaw.com

 

11.12.24  Solar Microgrid Methodology (SMM) curriculum for use in college courses in energy, engineering, or environmental science
 PASSCODE    =dKQ3j1?       Gregory’s PDF
PANEL – Gregory Young, Clean-Coalition gregory@clean-coalition.org

 

10.23.24 Housing Authority Process of Balancing priorities and how to engage community
PASSCODE  2Wc=.q4h
PANEL – Moneer Azzam Beacon Climate Innovations (m) 978-375-2246 mazzam@beaconclimate.com

 

10.22.24 State Action Immunity Doctrine and Utility Monopoly 
PASSCODE  j2gFmu*.        Bob’s PDF
PANEL – Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions 818.384.4557 robert.perry108@gmail.com

 

9.25.24  Update on Solar Canopies in Parking Lots
PASSCODE  ^1@kyXe#
PANEL – Mark Scully, People’s Action for Clean Energy, C 917 843 7214 mwscully29@gmail.com –
Kieren Rudge, MESc (they/them) kieren.rudge@berkeley.edu | (914)319-3947

 

9.24.24  What California has learned about decarbonization that other states need to know
PASSCODE  QMM4=1v+
PANEL – Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143

 

8.29.24  Workforce Development and the Clean Energy Economy
PASSCODE  *$8+aQ=t
PANEL – Jim Dodenhoff Silent Running 310-936-9456  james.dodenhoff@gmail.com

8.27.24  Microgrid Issues and Community Microgrids
PASSCODE  2CRzMU*X        Ben’s PDF
PANEL –
-Ben Schwartz   626-232-7573  Clean Coalition  ben@clean-coalition.org
-Shalom Flank,  Microgrid Architect – Cell 202.421.6244   202.797.8820  Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com

7.31.24   Incentives for Siting Renewable Energy and Battery Projects in “Energy Communities” Under the IRA
PASSCODE  M0!5=dZ6
PANEL –
Charlie Howland, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP  c212 696 8870  c 610.348.5632 chowlander@gmail.com

 

7.30.24   Solar for All” program description
PASSCODE   +3EF=%hp    
PANEL –
Corey Ramsden  Solar United Neighbors  202.845.8476  corey@solarunitedneighbors.com  DC

 

6.26.24 Creating a CCA without Legislation  
PASSCODE  2MYpif.L        Baird’s PPT
PANEL –
Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615 Cell 267.231.2310

 

6.25.24 Interconnection Policy Issues  
PASSCODE  Y3??eRr1        Baird’s PPT       Cliona’s PPT
PANEL
Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan, cell – 804.938.2934 804.799.4128 crobb@t-mlaw.com
Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615 Cell 267.231.2310

 

5.29.24 What has Samuel Golding been up to for the past year? 
PASSCODE  aQ#m%gW7
PANEL
Samuel Golding – Community Choice Partners, Inc golding@communitychoicepartners.com c 415 404 5283 – 415-944-9117 or 661.289.3069

 

5.23.24 Accelerating the Transition to Unleaded Aviation Gas
PASSCODE  FEXydS5*        Download PDF
PANEL
Richard Reibstein Professor  Boston University ,rreibste@bu.edu   c 339.223.9057
Jamie Banks, Founder, Quiet Communities
Students Also Presenting

 

4.25.24  Fully Valuing DER

PASSCODE al#&by1D     Download Bob’s PDF
PANEL
Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com

 

4.25.24  –  An Approach for Energy Trading for Community Solar Using Blockchain Transactive Energy
PASSCODE     $?n057NX     Download James’ PDF
PANEL
James Orenstein Trinity River Community Solar System TRCSS 469-867-7402 jorenstein@solarsynergyllc.com

 

4.10.24    Gallaudet University’s Microgrid
PASSCODE   7$EZ3@eG    
PANEL
Shalom Flank, Microgrid Architect – Cell 202.421.6244 202.797.8820 Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com

 

3.28.24 Community Solar Update
PASSCODE    ?rn%3VqM          Phyllis’s PDF      Jame’s PDF
PANEL
James Orenstein, Solar Synergy L.L.C., 469-867-7402 jorenstein@solarsynergyllc.com
Phyllis Kessler,  Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLPT: 973.577.1760   c 212.602.4353 pkessler@greenbaumlaw.com  
Ben Schwartz   626-232-7573 Coalition Coalition  ben@clean-coalition.or

 

3.27.24 Virtual Power Plant Update
PASSCODE    $0CvU9P=        Download Baird’s PDF      Moneer’s PDF
PANEL
Moneer Azzam Beacon Climate Innovations (m) 978-375-2246  mazzam@beaconclimate.com
Baird Brown – eco(n)law  baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615  Cell 267.231.2310 

 

2.29.24 Municipalization – Ballot initiative in San Diego for the city to take over electricity now provided by San Diego Gas and Electric.
PASSCODE  @fl#6Mnn                Gerry’s PDF
PANEL
Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
Phil Rogul Guest


2.28.24 –  North Carolina, Case study of a Bipartisan Approach to Energy Policy
PASSCODE  y&G8p7E1      Jeff’s PDF
PANEL: Jim Dodenhoff Silent Running 310-936-9456 james.dodenhoff@gmail.com

 

2.27.24 – TOPIC –Empowering Resilient MultiUnit Buildings Through Mastermetering
PASSCODE:     vwJ#iJy4        SB 1148 info – Clean Coalition     Ben’s PDF
PANEL: Ben Schwartz 626-232-7573 Clean Coalition ben@clean-coalition.org

 

1.10.24 The Possibilities of AgriVoltaics
PASSCODE:  psG#80mu 
Download Jeff Agg Vol P   Download Jeff’s CT Solar Siting
PANEL
David Kay  Cornell University 607-255-2123 dlk2@cornell.edu
Jeff Hintzke  Clean Focus 408 419 4708  jeff.hintzke@cleanfocus.us

 

1.9.24 Update on Community Choice EnergyPASSCODE:  ?K$4sXuj
Download David’s PDF
PANEL
Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan, cell – 804.938.2934 804.799.4128 crobb@t-mlaw.com 804.649.7545 (Cleena)
David Duperrault Attorney 408-888-9440 david.duperrault@gmail.com
Doug Karpa –  dkarpa@peninsulacleanenergy.com

 

1.4.24 Meet Members of the ForumPASSCODE:  PRP%7JD.
PANEL: Everyone 

 

RECORDINGS 2023

12.14.23  Effects on Grid of electrification including heat pump water heaters
PASSCODE:  F1Ah+M6%
PANEL: Ian Hammon-Hogan (707) 601-8960 ian@biraenergy.com 

12/13/23  CPUC Demand Flexibility Proceedings in CA
PASSCODE: Z@8v#&D@
Larisa’s Slides         Ben’s Slides
PANEL: Z@8v#&D@
Larisa Dobriansky General MicroGrids c 703 989 7639 larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com
Ben Schwartz Clean Coalition 626-232-7573

 

12.12.23    Update on Energy Policy in the US
PASSCODE: zk4L+7Vr
Robert’s PDF
PANEL
Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan, cell – 804.938.2934 804.799.4128 crobb@t-mlaw.com 804.649.7545
Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions 818.384.4557 robert.perry108@gmail.com
Moneer Azzam Beacon Climate Innovations
(m) 978-375-2246 mazzam@beaconclimate.com
Andy McDonald, Apogee 502-699-2553 H 502.223.7936 andy@apogeeclimate.org
Myra Moss Ohio State University Extension 740-607-5177 moss.63@osu.edu

 

11.9.23  Aggregation of municipalities for purchasing power and/or influence
PASSCODE: 55dVi#VY
Corey’s PDF
PANEL – Corey Ramsden  Community Power Network  202.845.8476  corey@solarunitedneighbors.com


11.8.23 Networked Geothermal – Framingham pilot and NY State legislation 
PASSCODE: C2=EBJrN
Download Peter’s PDF
PANEL Peter Millman People’s Action for Clean Energy 860-933-2944 peter.millman7@gmail.com


10.26.23 Load Balancing Program at Distribution side from Carnegie Mellon
PASSCODE: b6Z056i#
Download Richard’s PDF
PANEL –
Richard Pate  Pate & Associates c (219) 379-4411  rgpate@pateassociates.com

 

10.25.23 Solar-driven energy system scenarios for a new off-grid community of 34 homes   PASSCODE:  F5M.Gj*N
Download Craig’s PPT
PANEL –
Craig Lewis – Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org  650.796.2353  


10.24.23 The Latest in Solar Permitting in Texas and Other US Municipalities
PASSCODE: f1&Y?7Xo
Download Michael’s PDF
PANEL –
Michael Fladmark  – Trinity River Community Solar Systems Inc. 214-929-6640 mjfladmark@gmail.com

 

9.28.23 Drawbacks vs the Economic benefits of large scale solar
PASSCODE : f+P90.PY
Download David’s PDF

PANEL
David Kay  Cornell University 607-255-2123 dlk2@cornell.edu

 

9.27.23 Applications, Pros and Cons of H2 as Energy and Energy Storage
PASSCODE: e*Z6zy2j
Download Bob’s PDF

PANEL
– Kevin Daehnke, Center for Strategic Policy Innovation
  kdaehnke@centerforstrategicpolicy.org 949-632-2239
– Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions 818.384.4557 robert.perry108@gmail.com
– Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615 Cell 267.231.2310

 

9.26.23 How to Work with Utilities to Change Policies
PASSCODE : Rh0c.Yg*

Download David’s PDF        Download Richard’s PDF

PANEL
-David Duperrault Attorney 408-888-9440 david.duperrault@gmail.com
-Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan, cell – 804.938.2934 804.799.4128 crobb@t-mlaw.com
-Richard Pate Pate & Associates c (219) 379-4411 rgpate@pateassociates.comm Dodenh

 

8.24.23 Wastewater Treatment Plants as Energy Resource Centers 
PASSCODE : qBX060E&
Download Jim’s PDF

PANEL
-Jim Dodenhoff Silent Running 310-936-9456 james.dodenhoff@gmail.com

 

8.23.23 Issues Related to Structuring Off-Grid Solar and Renewables
PASSCODE :gjM$&qi7

Download John Borland PDF.    Download Carl Querfurth PDF 

PANEL
-Carl Querfurth Jaffrey, Climate Initiative 401.274.2199 carltory@me.com – jaffreyclimate@gmail.com
-John Borland J.O.B. Technologies 978-808-6271 JohnOBorland@aol.com

 

8.22.23  Innovative Approach to Deploy Commercial and Industrial Solar 
NOTE: SCROLL FORWARD TO 49:53 TO HEAR THE CALL  – PASSCODE : 0Q@QA+yD

Download Ardi’s PDF
PANEL
– Jeff Hintzke Clean Focus 408 419 4708 c 510.305.9120 jeff.hintzke@greenskies.com–
– Ardi Arian Renewable America LLC ardi@renewam.com m: M (408) 313-8430* (408) 663-6647 x701
HOST: Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143

 

7.27.23 EV charging – and the future of Bi-Directional EVs 
NOTE: Enter this passcode to view recording: sJn#Y@6S
Download R Perry’s V2X slides
       Download G Rosen PDF
PANEL
-Greg Rosen, High Noon Advisors 510.418.0202 Greg.Rosen@highnoonadvisors.com
-Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions 818.384.4557 robert.perry108@gmail.com

 

7.26.23 Resilience Hubs as Gateways to Larger Community DER Deployments.
NOTE: Enter this passcode to view recording: R=2N1Ehs
Download Moneer’s slides

PANEL
– Moneer Azzam Beacon Climate Innovations – (m) 978-375-2246 mazzam@beaconclimate.com
And colleagues Vanessa Fox, Claire Ferris, Thomas Grant, Kyle Hammond

 

7.25.23“An Energy Bill of Rights: Policies for a Locally Led, Clean Energy Transition
NOTE: Enter this passcode to view recording: R?an?gT5
Download  Lorenzo‘s PDF Download Baird’s PDF
PANEL
-Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615 Cell 267.231.2310
-Lorenzo Kristov, Electric System Policy, Structure, Market Design, 916.802.7059 415.285.2220 LKristov91@gmail.com


6.28.23 Introduction to Life Cycle Carbon:  Importance to States and Communities
NOTE: Enter this passcode to view recording: M?M%3D*2
Download PDF

PANEL
– Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143

6.27.23 REAP and How Farms and Businesses can Taking Advantage of those Grants
NOTE: Enter this passcode to view recording: iIq$@2Lp
PANEL
– Corey Ramsden Solar United Neighbors 202.845.8476 corey@solarunitedneighbors.com DC

6.22.23 Important Legislation in TX & CA   Download PDF.
NOTE: Enter this passcode to view recording: &aXE2n0?
PANEL
– Michael Fladmark -Texas Trinity River Community Solar Systems Inc. 214-929-6640 mjfladmark@gmail.com TX
-Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions California 818.384.4557 robert.perry108@gmail.com

5.11.23 Update on Microgrid Advancement
Passcode: LACY=90*
PANEL 
-Allie Detrio, ReImagine Power – CA – Allie@reimagine-power.com  415.825.0133
-Craig Lewis – Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org  650.796.2353   greg@clean-coalition.org

5.10.23 USDOE Loan Program Office and Conditional Loan Guarantee to Sunnova’s VPP
Passcode: 38hm&m.X
PANEL-  Larisa Dobriansky General MicroGrids  c 703 989 7639  larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com

5.9.23 EV leasing of engine – 100% solar powered car – Chattanooga’s EV projects
Passcode: *dZ=aJ^9
PANEL
– Phyllis Kessler, Duane Morris  212 471 4713  c 212.602.4363 PJKessler@duanemorris.com 
– John Borland, J.O.B. Technologies 978-808-6271  JohnOBorland@aol.com
– Michael Walton Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com    c 865.250.9711

4.27.23 Co-ops and Alternative Structures for Local Generation/Microgrids
Passcode: &8q1.JzX
PANEL
Baird Brown – eco(n)law  baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615  Cell 267.231.2310

4.26.23 NREL Modeling Tool – and Training Session for Cities
Passcode: Vc0.pn3R
PANEL
Kevin Daehnke, Center for Strategic Policy Innovation 949-632-2239   kdaehnke@centerforstrategicpolicy.org

4.25.23 Utility Obstruction –  Update on the Micro-Utility
Passcode: Kp$8u5s!
Panel
Allie Detrio, ReImagine Power – CA – Allie@reimagine-power.com  415.825.0133

3.30.2023 Renewable Energy Solutions for Underserved Communities
Passcode: G!dk&5Rw
Panel
-John Borland J.O.B. Technologies 978-808-6271  JohnOBorland@aol.com
Jim Dodenhoff, Silent Running 310-936-9456  james.dodenhoff@gmail.com
Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com 

3.29.2023 Energy Storage
Passcode: jRiY1$.r
Panel
Phil Meyer (Helix) Flywheel Technology 513-405-8466  pmeyer@helixpower.com
– Ardi Arian Renewable America LLC ardi@renewam.com  m: M (408) 313-8430*   (408) 663-6647 x701
Brad  Boston Suncatch Energy LLC  C 202-306-5772  BBoston@suncatchenergy.com
Sean Becker (Spark Plug) Conventional Battery Storage systems. sean@sparkplugpower.com    (617) 407-1979  

3.28.2023 Community Choice Energy
Passcode: *vH07ZR=
Panel
Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network   gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
David Duperrault –  Attorney 408-888-9440 david.duperrault@gmail.com  CA
Samuel Golding  – Community Choice Partners, Inc  – golding@communitychoicepartners.com  c 415 404 5283 – 415-944-9117Shalom Fl

 

2.2.2023 District Sewer Heat Exchange
Passcode: Hvh^n47E
Panel
–Shalom Flank,  Microgrid Architect – Cell 202.421.6244   202.797.8820  Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com  
-Derek Pope, MSc, P.Eng. | Manager – Neighbourhood Energy | City of Vancouver
ph:604-673-8049 | c:604-218-0145  – derek.pope@vancouver.ca

2.1.2023 How to influence utilities to expand Net Metering in KY
Passcode A2h#87@f
Panel
-Andy McDonald, Apogee  H 502.223.7936  502-699-2553 andy@apogeeclimate.org
-Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. 804.697 4140  cell – 804.938.2934  crobb@t-mlaw.com

1.25.2023 The Economic Benefits of Resiliency and Renewable Energy on Cities & Towns
Passcode: Lh!+N25L
Panel
– Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network   gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143  
– Moneer Azzam Beacon Climate Innovations  – (m) 978-375-2246  mazzam@beaconclimate.com
– Mark Scully, People’s Action for Clean Energy,  C 917 843 7214 mwscully29@gmail.com
– Kevin Daehnke, Center for Strategic Policy Innovation 949.632.2239
kdaehnke@centerforstrategicpolicy.org 

1.24.2023 EV update including the possibilities and obstacles of bi-directional EVs
Passcode: vd?P+Xr8
Panel
– Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com
– Kevin Daehnke, Center for Strategic Policy Innovation    949-632-2239
kdaehnke@centerforstrategicpolicy.org 
– Moneer Azzam Beacon Climate Innovations  – (m) 978-375-2246  mazzam@beaconclimate.com