Biography
Abigail Ross Hopper is the President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), the national trade organization for the U.S. solar industry. She oversees all of SEIA's activities, including government affairs, research, communications, and industry leadership, and is focused on creating a marketplace where solar constitutes a significant percentage of U.S. electricity generation.
Before joining SEIA, Abby served as Director of the Department of Interior's Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, Energy Advisor to Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, and Deputy General Counsel with the Maryland Public Service Commission.
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January 23, 2025
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Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum & Networking Reception
10:30 AM – 10:35 AM: Welcome Remarks
Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
10:40 AM – 11:40 AM: Collaborating for a Resilient Future: CEOs from diverse energy backgrounds discuss how different sectors can work together to strengthen energy resilience.
Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
Karen Harbert, President & CEO, American Gas Association (AGA)
Maria Korsnick, President & CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Arshad Mansoor, President & CEO, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Mike Sommers, President & CEO, American Petroleum Institute (API)
Jason Grumet, CEO, American Clean Power (ACP)
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Ensuring Energy Security: Energy experts explore the intersection of energy independence, security, and policy in a complex global environment.
Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
Dena Wiggins, President & CEO, Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA)
Abigail Ross Hopper, President & CEO, Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA)
Alex Herrgott, President & CEO, The Permitting Institute
Fred Hutchison, President & CEO, LNG Allies
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunchtime Message from the Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
Pat Vincent-Collawn, Interim President & CEO, Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
1:20 PM – 2:20 PM: Affordable and Reliable Energy: Industry leaders examine solutions to balance affordability, reliability, and sustainability.
Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
Michelle Bloodworth, President & CEO, America’s Power
Malcolm Woolf, President & CEO, National Hydropower Association (NHA)
Tony Clark, Executive Director, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
Todd Snitchler, President & CEO, Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)
2:25 PM – 3:25 PM: Strengthening Supply Chains: A diverse set of experts discuss strategies to enhance supply chain resilience ensure reliable energy delivery.
Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
Andy Black, President & CEO, Liquid Energy Pipeline Association
Debra Phillips, President & CEO, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
Tom Falcone, President & CEO, Large Public Power Council (LPPC)
Rich Powell, President & CEO, Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA)
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Innovating for Tomorrow: Thought leaders highlight technological advancements and policy changes crucial to accelerating energy innovation.
Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
Paula R. Glover, President, Alliance to Save Energy
Frank Wolak, President & CEO, Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)
Sheri Givens, President & CEO, Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)
Andrew Holland, President & CEO, Fusion Industry Association (FIA)
Carlos Koeneke, Chair, Gas Turbine Association
4:35 PM – 4:45 PM: Closing Remarks
Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking Reception
Washington, District of Columbia
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January 23, 2024
Past Event
USEA 20th Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum
Washington, DC,
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