CALL RECORDINGS    

12.17.20 Progress on the Proposed Microgrid Tariff2 in California  

Panel

-Larisa Dobriansky, General MicroGrids  c 703 989 7639  larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com
-Lorenzo Kristov, Electric System Policy, Structure, Market Design, 916.802.7059   cosimo91@gmail.com   LKristov91@gmail.com 415.285.2220
-Baird Brown – eco(n)law  baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615  Cell 267.231.2310
-Craig Lewis – Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org   650.796.2353
-Bob Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com

12.16.20  Best Practices in CCA DER Program Design & Deployment

Panel

–Rick Brown, and  David Burdick  TerraVerde Energy LLC rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885 CA
-Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network   gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143

11.12.20 Applications, Pros and Cons of Virtual PPA’s

Panel

-Vu Nguyen, Tenaska Power Services , c-972-652-0428 vnguyen@tnsk.com  O: (817) 804-8889 
-Jeff Hintzke  Clean Focus 408 419 4708  c 510.305.9120  jeff.hintzke@cleanfocus.us
-Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. 804.697 4140    crobb@t-mlaw.com
INVITED Baird Brown – eco(n)law  baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615

11.10. 20 Most Effective Process for Motivating the Public to Action on Renewable Energy

Panel

– Lynn Arthur, PeakPower LI, 631-871-8877  lynna27@gmail.com
-Mark Scully, People’s Action for Clean Energy,  C 917 843 7214 mwscully29@gmail.com 
-John Motloch Consulting – jmotloch@gmail.com 765 228 8494

10.21.20 Is Renewable Natural Gas a real thing, or is it just industry

Panel

– Shalom Flank,  Microgrid Architect –  202.797.8820  Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com
– Myra Moss -and Denny Hall Ohio State University Extension  740-607-5177 moss.63@osu.edu

10.20.2020 Alternate Revenue Model for Utilities

Panel

– Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com-
– Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network   gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143

9.3.20 Larisa Dobriansky summarized – Peter Fox-Penner’s book “Power After Carbon”
NOTE: An important discussion on utility structure followed this presentation.

Panel

 – Larisa Dobriansky General MicroGrids  C 703 989 7639  larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com
– Rick Brown TerraVerde Energy LLC rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885 CA
– Baird Brown – eco(n)law  baird@eco-n-law.net   215-586-6615 
– Craig Lewis Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org     C 650.796.2353 

9.2.20 Renewable Energy on Agricultural Land

Panel

– Jeff Hintzke  Clean Focus 408 419 4708  c 510.305.9120  jeff.hintzke@cleanfocus.us
– Ardi Arian Suntech Power Development America LLC ardi.arian@stpdam.com   646 617 1113  –
-Richard Chase  – Chase Systems LLC  508 263 0031 rchase@ChaseSystemsllc.com  MA

8.27.20 Community Choice Aggregation Updates

Panel

 – Samuel Golding – Community Choice Partners, Inc golding@communitychoicepartners.com 415 404 5283 NH and National
– Peter Millman People’s Action for Clean Energy 860-933-2944 peter.millman7@gmail.com CT
– Lynn Arthur, PeakPower ZLI, 631-871-8877 lynna27@gmail.com NY

 

8.25.20 Solar On Brownfields

Panel
– Ardi Arian Suntech Power Development America LLC 646 617 1113 ardi.arian@stpdam.com
– Norman Lutkefedder, SEED Fund Inc.410.703.0730 nlutkefedder@aol.com
-Charlie Howland, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP  212 696 8870
– Jeff Hintzke Clean Focus 408 419 4708 c 510.305.9120 jeff.hintzke@cleanfocus.us
– James Orenstein, Solar Synergy LLC 469-867-7402 jorenstein@solarsynergyllc.com

8.19.20  State & National Energy Policy Updates

Panel
-Baird Brown – eco(n)law  baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615
-Haskell Werlin Solar Design Associates  978-456-6855 hwerlin@solardesign.com  MA
-Shalom Flank,  Microgrid Architect –   202.797.8820   Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com  NY –
-David Duperrault  Attorney 408-888-9440 david.duperrault@gmail.com
-Tom Stanton, National Regulatory Research Institute 517-775-7764 tstanton@nrri.org

7.14.20  A System for Determining the Least Cost, Highest Performing, Building Designs including Zero Net Energy and Minimum CO2

Panel
-Rob Hammon  &  Ian Hammon-Hogan  BIRAEnergy rob@biraenergy.com 209 482-1363 ian@biraenergy.com 707-601-8960

7.8.20  Challenges of Integrating and Managing Renewable Energy within a Muni

Panel
-Richard Chase  Chase Systems LLC   508 726. 7311 rchase@ChaseSystemsllc.com  MA
–Dick White Enduring Green Globe Consulting  970-903-7293 rwhite@gobrainstorm.net CO
–Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network   gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143  CA
-Tom Kabat, Energy Consultant, Tomgkabat@gmail.com 650 924 8525 CA

7.7.20  Creating Advanced Communities for a Distributed Future – What’s happening in Federal and State Initiatives

Panel
—Lorenzo Kristov, Electric System Policy, Structure, Market Design, 916.802.7059   cosimo91@gmail.com   LKristov91@gmail.com
-Larisa Dobriansky General MicroGrids  703 989 7639  larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com C-703 920 1377
-Samuel Golding  – Community Choice Partners, Inc  golding@communitychoicepartners.com  c 415 404 5283
-Bob Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com

6.16.20  Electric Vehicle Advancement and it’s Role in Electricfication

Panel
-Tom Kabat, Energy Consultant, Tomgkabat@gmail.com 650 924 8525 CA
-Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com  
-Chris Carrick – Central New York Regional Planning Board 315-422-8276  #ccarrick@cnyrpdb.org
-Ron Kamen EarthKind Energy  ron@earthkindenergy.com c 917.453.5740

 

6.17.20  Case Study of Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency

Panel
-Andy McDonald, Apogee  502-699-2553 andy@apogeeclimate.org   KY
-Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com  
-Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. P 804.799.4128  804.649.7545  crobb@t-mlaw.com      cell – 804.938.2934
-Michael Walton Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com

6.16.20  State Restrictions and Barriers on Microgrid Deployment

Panel
-Craig Lewis Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org     C 650.796.2353
-Baird Brown – eco(n)law  baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615  Cell 267.231.2310
-Larisa Dobriansky General MicroGrids  703 989 7639  larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com 
-Craig Lewis Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org     C 650.796.2353 
-Robert Perry, Synergistic Solutions    818.384.4557  robert.perry108@gmail.com 

5.14.20  Case Study Community Solar in Half Moon Bay CA
Presenter Rinaldo Veseliza CASE 4 Good rinaldoves@yahoo.com 650 808 7946

Panel
Craig Lewis Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org     C 650.796.2353
Jeff Hintzke  Clean Focus 408 419 4708   jeff.hintzke@cleanfocus.us –
Ardi Arian, Suntech Power Development America LLC  646 617 1113  ardi.arian@stpdam.com MD

5.12.20  Energy Policy Update

Panel
Katherine Johnson, Johnson Consulting kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com 301/461-4865 MD
Michael Walton, Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963-michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com TN-
Andy McDonald, Apogee 502-699-2553 andy@apogeeclimate.org KY
Alan Brand – The Solar Shepherd Inc. – 727 415 6446 thesolarshepherd@verizon.net FL

5.6.20  The Path to 100% Renewables”

Panel
Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615
Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143-
Rob Hammon, BIRAEnergy rob@biraenergy.com 209 482 1363

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4.28.20  State Legislation Allowing Communities to Implement Clean Energy and Resilience Solutions – discussing Limits on Utility Franchise Agreements”

Panel
Cliona Robb – ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. P 804.799.4128 crobb@t-mlaw.com
Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615
Tom Stanton National Regulatory Research Institute 517-775-7764 tstanton@nrri.org
Larisa Dobriansky General MicroGrids 703 989 7639 larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com

4.22.20 Unfortunately, due to technology issues, this call was not recorded. 
“CASE STUDY- How can the municipal electric utility of Harrisonburg, VA restructure their agreement with Dominion for more control over their renewable energy sources?”

3.09.20 “Educational Institutions working on Community Energy Programs”

Panel
John Motloch Consulting – jmotloch@gmail.com 765 228 8494
Richard Reibstein – Boston University ,rreibste@bu.edu 781.861.9204
Bob Perry – World Business Academy 818.384.4557 bob@worldbusiness.org
David Kay – Cornell University 607-255-2123 dlk2@cornell.edu

 
 

3.03.20 “Economics and Feasibility of Adding Storage to Municipal Projects”

Panel
Jeff Hintzke – Clean Focus 408 419 4708 jeff.hintzke@cleanfocus.us –
Rick Brown – TerraVerde Energy LLC rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885
Ron Leonard, Eco-NRG llc, 410 703 0730 econrgllc@aol.com Woodstock – NY

 
 
 

2.28.20 “Community Microgrids – particularly Puerto Rico”

Panel
Craig Lewis, Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org 617.833.0591
Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615
Ron Leonard, Eco-NRG llc, 410 703 0730 econrgllc@aol.com Woodstock – NY

 
 

2.24.20 “Gerry Braun’s Research on Policies that Enable Utilities and Local Government to Strike a balance between local and imported energy”

Panel
Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
Bob Perry – World Business Academy 818.384.4557 bob@worldbusiness.org

 

1.21.20 “New Energy Saving Technologies for Electrification”

Panel
Tom Kabat Energy Consultant – Tomgkabat@gmail.com 650 924 8525
Rob Hammon, BIRAEnergy rob@biraenergy.com 209 482 1363

 
 

1.16.20 “Topic Update on Community Choice (Energy) Aggregation”

Panel
-Ron Leonard, Eco-NRG llc, 845-431-0655 econrgllc@aol.com Woodstock – NY
-Samuel Golding – Community Choice Partners, Inc golding@communitychoicepartners.com – 415-944-9117
-Rick Brown TerraVerde Energy LLC rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885 CA
-Peter Millman People’s Action for Clean Energy 860-933-2944 peter.millman7@gmail.com CT

 
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