ARCHIVES of EXPERT PANELS WEBINAR ARCHIVES
6.27.19 – “Advanced Microgrids”
Presenter – Larisa Dobriansky General MicroGrids 703 989 7639 larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com C-703 920 1377
6.25.19 – “Research on Non-Energy Benefits of Local Resource Development”
Presenter – Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
5.8.19 – “Community Choice Aggregation”
Panel
– Samuel Golding – Community Choice Partners, Inc golding@communitychoicepartners.com 661.289.3069
– Peter Millman People’s Action for Clean Energy 860-933-2944 peter.millman7@gmail.com
– Rick Brown TerraVerde Energy LLC rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885
5.07.19 – “Community Solar and Solar in Brownfields”
Panel
– Dwight Kanyuck Future Energy Development dkanyuck@futureenergydev.com 585 546 8430
– Jeff Hintzke Clean Focus CA 408 419 4708 jeff.hintzke@cleanfocus.us
– John Walter – Repower Yolo john@repowered.us (530) 564-4537 C: 530-304-5100
4.30.19 – “Advanced Energy Communities”
Presenter – Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
4.25.19 – “Policy Changes Needed for Low Income Housing Retrofits”
Panel –
Rob Hammon, BIRAEnergy rob@biraenergy.com 209 482 1363
Elizabeth Hammitt Director of Environmental Stewardship and Community at EPB
3.26.19 – “Research on Why Cities/Towns Are or Are Not Interested in Renewable Energy”
Presenter – Oksan Bayulgen University of Connecticut oksan.bayulgen@uconn.edu 860 335 3501
3.21.19 – “Microgrid Updates including New Developments in Community Microgrids”
Panel
– Craig Lewis Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org C 650.796.2353
– Shalom Flank, Microgrid Architect – 202.797.8820 Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com 21st
– Patrick Morand, Duane Morris LLP, 202-776-7874 plmorand@duanemorris.com
– Baird Brown – Eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net 215-586-6615
– Larisa Dobriansky General MicroGrids 703 989 7639 larisa.dobriansky@gmail.com C-703 920 1377
2.22.19 – “Process for Integrating Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Towns”
Panel
– Mark Scully, People’s Action for Clean Energy, 917 843 7214 mwscully29@gmail.com
– Bernard Pelletier, People’s Action for Clean Energy reitellepb@gmail.com 860.236.0720
– Geoff Peterson Center for Sustainable Community geoff.peterson@sustainraton.org 575.245.9000 x201
– Rob Hammon, BIRAEnergy rob@biraenergy.com 209 482 1363
– Karen Eggerman Egg Design 707 291 3675 eggnodoubt@gmail.com
2.14.19 – “Benefits to Cities of Beneficial Electrification”
Presenter
Katherine Johnson, Johnson Consulting kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com 301-461-4865
1.29.19 – “Updates on Energy Policy in the US”
Panel
– Virginia – Cliona Robb – Christian & Barton, LLP crobb@cblaw.com 804 697 4140 cell – 804.938.2934 (Cleena)
– California – Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
– Tennessee- Michael Walton, Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com
– Wisconsin – Sherrie Gruder, University of Wisconsin sherrie.gruder@wisc.edu 608 262 0398 cell 608.770.1519
1.21.19- “Synopsis of Report on Effective Collaboration Strategies for Local Government and Utilities”
Presenter – Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
12.6.18- “What’s Happening with CCA?”
Panel
– Rick Brown TerraVerde Energy LLC rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885
– Samuel Golding Community Choice Partners golding@communitychoicepartners.com 415-944-9117
– Richard Reibstein, Boston University, rreibste@bu.edu 781.861.9204
– Craig Lewis, Clean Coalition, craig@clean-coalition.org
11.27.18- “Latest Developments in the USA Regarding Pipeline Infrastructure Build Out”
Presenter- Myra Moss, Ohio State University
11.7.18- “Incumbent Utility Resistance to Competitive Alternatives: Sources and Solutions”
Presenter- Scott Hempling, Attorney at Law
10.4.2018 – Current Research on Microgrid Regulatory Policy
Panel
– Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net
– Tom Stanton National Regulatory Research Institute 517-775-7764 tstanton@nrri.org
– Craig Lewis Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org
– Shalom Flank, Microgrid Architect 202.797.8820 205.202.0208 Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com
9.20.2018 – Smart Meters and Smart Grids
Panel
– Michael Walton – Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com
– David Kay – Cornell University 607-255-2123 dlk2@cornell.edu
9.6.2018- Energy Solutions for Low Income Housing
Panel
– Jason Kulaszewski University of Buffalo Regional Institute 716.878.2441 jasonkul@buffalo.edu
– Rob Hammon, BIRAEnergy rob@biraenergy.com 209 482 1363 Community solar in low income housing
– Michael Walton Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com
8.29.2018 – What’s Happening with Net Metering & FIT
Panel
– Cliona Robb – Christian & Barton, LLP crobb@cblaw.com 804 697 4140
– Craig Lewis Clean Coalition craig@clean-coalition.org
– Ron Kamen EarthKind Energy 845.266.3723 ron@earthkindenergy.com
8.7.2018 – Energy Storage, New Storage Tech & Re-using EV Batteries
Panel
– Roger Wilkens UpGrade Athens County 740-541-5340. roger.wilkens999@gmail.com (re using batteries and creating jobs)
– Rick Brown TerraVerde Renewable Partners, LLC rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885
– Lori Schell Empowered Energy LSchell@EmpoweredEnergy.com (970) 247-8181 CO
– Robert Kaplan Green Energy Resources 631.357.0267 xcalhort@gmail.com
7.26.2018 – Updates on Community Choice Aggregation (Energy)
Panel
Samuel Golding – Community Choice Partners, Inc
Samuel Golding golding@communitychoicepartners.com
Rick Brown TerraVerde Energy LLC – rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885
Mariel Nanasi, New Energy Economy Attorney – mariel@seedsbeneaththesnow.com
7.12.2018 – Microgrid Updates
Panel
Gene Okun Microgrid Energy LLC 714 916 7975 gene@microgridenergy.biz
Baird Brown – eco(n)law baird@eco-n-law.net Cell 267.231.2310
Shalom Flank – Microgrid Architect – Cell 202.421.6244 202.797.8820 205.202.0208 Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com
Michael Walton – Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com
6.6.2018 – Best Practices in Asset Management for Solar (Photovoltaic) Energy Systems
Panel
John Walter – Repower Yolo john@repowered.us (530) 564-4537
Rick Brown TerraVerde Energy, LLC rick.brown@tvrpllc.com 707.953.2885 –
Michael Walton Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com
6.5.2018 – Facilitating Conversations with Cities, States and Utilities on Energy Policy
Panel
Myra Moss Ohio State University Extension 740-607-5177 moss.63@osu.edu
Rachel Landis Fort Lewis College 970-247-7091 andis@fortlewis.edu
Richard Reibstein – Boston University , 339.223.9057 rreibste@bu.edu 781.861.9204
David Kay Cornell University 607-255-2123 dlk2@cornell.edu
Gerald Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
5.24.2018 – The Most Effective EE Programs of Utilities & Important Energy Efficiency Training
Panel
Katherine Johnson, Johnson Consulting kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com 301 461 4865-
Larry Mayer, President and Energy Engineer Solutions Design lm321elite@aol.com 701) 799-1758
5.22.2018 – Current Incentives for Streamlining Environmental Permitting for Combined Heat and Power
Panel
Dwight Kanyuck Future Energy Development dkanyuck@futureenergydev.com 585 546 8430 –
Cliona Robb – Christian & Barton, LLP crobb@cblaw.com 804 697 4140
4.17.2018 – Re-using EV Batteries, Financing EV and Aggregating Cities for EV Purchase
Panel
– Ron Kamen EarthKind Energy 845.266.3723 ron@earthkindenergy.com
– Duane Baker San Bernardino Council of Governments dbaker@sanbag.ca.gov 909-884-8276
– Roger Wilkens, UpGrade Athens County 740-541-5340. roger.wilkens999@gmail.com
4.12.2018 – New Member is Seeking Collaboration on Reducing Barriers of Utilities
Panel
– Tom Stanton, National Regulatory Research Institute 517-775-7764 tstanton@nrri.org
– Gerald Gerry Braun, gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
– George Wiltsee President, Clean Power House, gwiltsee@gmail.com 626-890-8346
3.5.2018 – Policies of Small Utilities Regarding Rooftop Solar
Panel
– George Wiltsee President, Clean Power House, gwiltsee@gmail.com 626-890-8346
– Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network gbraun12@sbcglobal.net 916-402-4143
– Jenn Hill Consultant , Cell: 248-961-8016 email: jenniferMhill@gmail.com
– Cliona Robb – Christian & Barton, LLP crobb@cblaw.com 804 697 4140 cell – 804.938.2934
– Ron Kamen EarthKind Energy 845.266.3723 ron@earthkindenergy.com
– Richard Reibstein – Boston University , 339.223.9057 rreibste@bu.edu
2.14.2018 – Updates on Community Choice Energy in MA, CA, OH & NY
Panel
– Richard Reibstein – Boston University , 339.223.9057 rreibste@bu.edu
– John Walter – Repower Yolo john@repowered.us (530) 564-4537
– Eddie Smith Exe Dir Southeast Ohio Public Energy Council SOPEC
C: 740-677-2759 – esmith@sopecinfo.org www.sopecinfo.org
2.6.2018 – How to Get EE Data from Utilities and EE Updates
Panel
– Cliona Robb – Christian & Barton, LLP crobb@cblaw.com 804 697 4140
– Katherine Johnson, Johnson Consulting – kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com 301 461 4865
– Larry Mayer, President & Energy Engineer Solutions Design lm321elite@aol.com 701) 799-1758
1.31.2018 – BIRAenergy Zero Net Energy Community Project Funded by CEC and Partnering with EPRI and PG&E
Presented by Rob Hammon, BIRAEnergy rob@biraenergy.com 209 482 1363
1.23.2018
“Community Microgrids” ”
Panel
Greg Thomson, Clean Coalition greg@clean-coalition.org 415-845-3872–
Shalom Flank, Microgrid Architect – 202.797.8820 Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com
Gene Okun Microgrid Energy LLC 714 916 7975 gene@microgridenergy.biz
Baird Brown Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP baird@dbr.com (215) 988-3338
12.12.2017
“Economic Arguments for Obtaining Rural Community Buy-In on Renewable Energy”
Panel
Sherrie Gruder, University of Wisconsin, sherrie.gruder@wisc.edu 608 262 0398
David Kay Cornell University 607-255-2123 dlk2@cornell.edu
Michael Walton, Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com
Jason Kulaszewski University of Buffalo Regional Institute 716.878.2441 jasonkul@buffalo.edu-
Robert Koester, Director CERES Ball State University (765) 285-1135 rkoester@bsu.edu-
11.28.2017
“Issues with Developing Microgrids or Community Solar on Brown Fields”
Panel
Linda Shaw Future Energy Development 585-546-8430 X 105 lshaw@futureenergydev.com –
Shalom Flank, Microgrid Architect – 202.797.8820 Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com
Cliona Robb – Christian & Barton, LLP crobb@cblaw.com 804 697 4140
11.16.2017
“Discussion on Block Chain and Renewable Energy”
Expert Panel
Baird Brown – Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP baird@dbr.com (215) 988-3338
Roger Wilkins UpGrade Athens County 740-541-5340. roger.wilkens999@gmail.com
Gene Okun Microgrid Energy LLC 714 916 7975 gene@microgridenergy.biz
0.24.2017
“Strategies for Advancing and Setting up Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”
Expert Panel
– Chris Carrick – Central New York Regional Planning Board 315-422-827 ccarrick@cnyrpdb.org
– Duane Baker – San Bernardino Council of Governments dbaker@sanbag.ca.gov 9098848276
– Ron Kamen – EarthKind Energy 845.266.3723 ron@earthkindenergy.com 917.453.5740
– Matthew Marshall – Redwood Coast Energy Authority mmarshall@redwoodenergy.org 707.269.1700
10.04.2017
“Approaches for Facilitating Collaboration between Universities and Policy Makers on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency”
David Kay, Cornell University, 607-255-2123 dlk2@cornell.edu
Jason Kulaszewski, University of Buffalo Regional Institute, 716.878.2441 jasonkul@buffalo.edu
Michele Halsell Pennsylvania State University, mwh16@psu.edu 814.867.4578
Rachel Landis, Fort Lewis College, 970-247-7091 rllandis@fortlewis.edu
9. 7.2017
“Solutions for Leveraging Community Solar in Low Income and Rural Areas”
Expert Panel
John Walter – Repower Yolo john@repowered.us (530) 564-4537 –
Michael Walton Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com
Roger Wilkins UpGrade Athens County 740-541-5340. roger.wilkens999@gmail.com
Katherine Johnson, Johnson Consulting kjohnson@johnsonconsults.com 301 461 4865
8.31.2017
“Zoning and Codes Successful with Developers and Builders”
Expert Panel
Kevin Moyer, Pace-Equity 419.720.1102 x137 kmoyer@pace-equity.com
Larry Mayer – President Comfort Choice Homes – 701) 799-1758 lm321elite@aol.com
Michael Walton Green Spaces Chattanooga 423.648.0963 michael@greenspaceschattanooga.com
Shalom Flank Microgrid Architect – 202.797.8820 Shalom.Flank@MicrogridArchitect.com
Tim Bankroff QuEST, Inc. 781.783.2047 timb@quest-world.com
Baird Brown – Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP baird@dbr.com (215) 988-3338
7.18.2017
“Update on Microgrids”
Expert Panel
Larisa Dobriansky, General Microgrids
John Bernhardt, Clean Coalition
Baird Brown, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
6.27.2017
“Councils of Government and Planning Boards Facilitating Renewable Energy in Small Cities”
Expert Panel
Jenn Hill, Consultant, UP Association of County Commissioners
Duane Baker, San Bernardino, Council of Governments
Dottie LaJoye, Central Upper Peninsula, Planning and Development Regional Commission MI
6.13.2017
“Updates on Energy Efficiency and PACE programs in California and US”
Expert Panel
Tim Bankroff, Quest, Inc.
Kevin Moyer, PACE Equity
Katherine Johnson, Johnson Consulting Group
5.25.2017
“Updates on Biomass & Anaerobic Digester Progress ”
Expert Panel
Evan Hughes, Biomass and Geothermal Consultant
Randy Johnson, Johnson Energy Service
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5.22.2017
“Debate on California’s Energy Future & Community Choice”
Expert Panel
Samuel Golding, Community Choice Partners
Matthew Marshall, Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Gerry Braun, Integrated Resources Network
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4.20.2017
“Synopsis of Three Universities Discussing Effective Sustainable Community Programs”
Expert Panel
Sherrie Gruder, University of Wisconsin
Michele Halsell, Pennsylvania State University
Myra Moss, Ohio State University
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4.18.2017 “Updates on Community Choice Aggregation Structures in US, CA and NY”
Expert Panel
Neil Alexander, Cuddy & Feder LLP – The latest CCA developments in New York”
Samuel Golding, Community Choice Partners – Issues Related to Structuring CCA’s in California and other areas”
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3.28.2017 “Updates on California’s Transmission Access Charge”
Expert Panel
Katie Ramsey Clean Coalition – Updates on the California Transmission Access Charge
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3.23.2017 “Renewable Energy Policy Updates in Virginia and Tennessee”
Expert Panel
Matthew Marshall, Redwood Coast Energy Authority – talks about structuring a CCA in rural CA
Cliona Robb, Christian & Barton LLP- Policy updated in Virginia
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2.15.2017 “Renewable Energy Issues in Rural Areas”
Matthew Marshall, Redwood Coast Energy Authority – talks about structuring a CCA in rural CA
Sherrie Gruder, University of Wisconsin Extension – discusses solar advancement in Wisconsin
Myra Moss, Ohio State University Extension, explains renewable energy issues in rural Ohio
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1.13.2017 “Benchmarking and Measuring Energy Efficiency Savings in Buildings”
Expert Panel
Larry Mayer, Solutions Design, Inc.
Chris Cone, Demand Capacity Exchange
Warren Adams-Leavitt, Metropolitan Energy Center
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12.13.2016 “Options for Structuring Community Choice Aggregation”
Expert Panel
Samuel Golding, Community Choice Partners
Matthew Marshall, Redwood Coast Energy Authority
Roger Wilkins, Upgrade Athens Ohio
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