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Past Events
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 215: Idaho National Laboratory Director John Wagner
Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, John Wagner, Laboratory Director at Idaho National Laboratory, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the lab’s breakthrough work with hyperscalers, with regulatory bottlenecks, and with cybersecurity threats to keep our economy humming.Listen on Amazon Music!Listen on Apple Podcasts!Listen on iHeartRadio!Listen on YouTube!
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 214: Gravity Founder & CEO Saleh ElHattab
Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Saleh ElHattab, Founder and CEO of carbon and energy management software provider Gravity, answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about how Gravity’s software turns information from basic carbon accounting into a business advantage by using it to reduce industrial facilities’ operating costs. Listen on Amazon Music!Listen on Pandora!Listen on Spotify!Listen on YouTube!
USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 213: Volexion CEO Joe Adiletta
Full EpisodeIn today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Joe Adiletta, CEO of advanced battery manufacturer Volexion answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about the technical and market challenges of developing new battery concepts and why so many miracle battery concepts don’t work miracles in the marketplace.Listen on Amazon Music!Listen on Apple Podcasts!Listen on Pandora!Listen on YouTube!
State of the Energy Industry Forum
The State of the Energy Industry Forum is USEA’s premier annual gathering of energy leaders and policymakers, convening CEOs of Washington’s leading energy trade associations to set the agenda for the year ahead. Featuring a high-level keynote conversation with Secretary Chris Wright and dynamic sessions on energy security, affordability, supply chains, permitting reform, and innovation, this forum delivers timely insights and actionable perspectives at a pivotal moment for the U.S. energy sector. For energy industry and policy professionals, this is the room where priorities align, and the future takes shape.REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. SEE YOU ON THURSDAY!This event is IN PERSON and will NOT be live-streamed.
Michigan’s Critical Mineral Potential – Research and Resources
The United States Energy Association (USEA) invites you to a webinar highlighting Michigan’s unique position in advancing U.S. mineral security. This session will showcase the Michigan Geological Survey’s research and leadership in assessing and developing critical mineral resources across the state.What You’ll Learn:Critical minerals overview and their importance to energy and technology supply chains.Upper Peninsula resources: copper, nickel, platinum group metals, and rare earth elements.Potash deposits in the Lower Peninsula, vital for agriculture and industry.Additional resources: brines and sedimentary formations offering magnesium, lithium, and other strategic minerals.Presenters from the Michigan Geological Survey will share insights on resource mapping, critical mineral potential, and the Survey’s essential role in supporting industry, government, and research partners.Why Attend?Michigan’s geology and research capacity make it a key contributor to U.S. mineral independence. Join us to learn how the Michigan Geological Survey is driving discovery and assessment of resources critical for clean energy and advanced manufacturing.
EnergyTech Connect & Networking Reception
A full-day energy industry conference (Oct 2024, DC) hosted by USEA focused on surging electricity demand — covering grid reliability, data center/AI power needs, nuclear energy, and how utilities, ISOs, and tech companies (Microsoft, NVIDIA) are planning to meet rising load growth. Featured leaders from EIA, NERC, PJM, ERCOT, TerraPower, and others.
Advanced Energy Technology Showcase
USEA invites you to explore the exciting evolution of cutting-edge energy technologies. This engaging event will illuminate their journey from discovery to deployment, showcasing how smart public and private investments are accelerating innovation. Network with industry leaders and participate in dynamic discussions to understand the tangible benefits these advancements bring to our energy landscape. Seating is limited, and advanced registration is required. This event will be IN-PERSON and will NOT be livestreamed! 12:00 PM – 12:05 PM: Opening Remarks Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association 12:10 PM – 1:10 PM: Unlocking Breakthrough Energy Technologies Moderator: Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Dr. John Wagner, Director, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Dr. Kim Budil, Director, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) Dr. Marianne Walck, Director, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunchtime Presentation by Sweetch Energy Stéphane Charrieau, Head of Power, Sweetch Energy 2: 05 PM – 2:35 PM: Keynote Conversation with Rep. Julie Fedorchak Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association Rep. Julie Fedorchak 2:40 PM – 3:25 PM: Innovations Behind the Meter Moderator: Paula R. Glover, President, Alliance to Save Energy 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: The Future of Hydrogen Moderator: Frank Wolak, President & CEO, Fuell Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs – Americas, Topsoe 4:20 PM – 4:30 PM: Closing Remarks Mark W. Menezes, President & CEO, United States Energy Association
Navigating the Nexus: The Israel-Iran Conflict and American Energy Resilience
This crucial event will provide an in-depth analysis of the Israel-Iran conflict, its potential impacts on global energy markets, and the remarkable resilience of US energy security. Expert speakers will cover historical context, market responses, and US strategic capabilities, offering invaluable insights into navigating today's complex geopolitical landscape. Join us to understand how global tensions intersect with America's robust energy position. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. This event is IN-PERSON and will NOT be livestreamed.
POSTPONED: THE ROAD TO A JUST ENERGY TRANSITION: A CASE STUDY FROM CHILE
POSTPONED This webinar The Road to a Just Energy Transition: A Case Study From Chile on April 25 at 2 pm has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We will be in touch once new dates are confirmed. We hope you can join us on the future date, tentatively in May 2023. As more utilities worldwide close or reduce their fossil-based generation facilities in a shift toward net zero emissions, there is a need to address the resulting human impact from those decisions. Fossil-fueled power plants that are closed and replaced by renewable energy sources must address the social implications resulting from the displacement and reassignment of the current staff at the closing facilities. A Just Energy Transition is increasingly prioritized when developing climate change mitigation models that effectively integrate funding mechanisms, advanced technologies, regulatory frameworks, and sustainability. Chile's energy policy has advanced in recent years, with wind and solar now generating more power than coal for the first time on record. With an increased focus on renewables, the country is targeting 80% renewable electricity by 2030, 100% zero emissions by 2050, and is rapidly closing the country’s sizable fossil fuel generation fleet. Enel Chile S.A., the largest electric utility company in Chile, became the first company in Chile to stop using coal generation in September 2022. For the full decarbonization of its generation mix, Enel Chile implemented a Just Energy Transition strategy, incorporating technological, social, and environmental solutions to ensure that the shutdown of the company’s coal fleet maximized value for the plants’ employees, contractors, and the local communities. Enel has effectively moved forward with closing all coal plants and introduced programs that provide jobs and training for displaced staff. Join us on April 25th at 2:00 pm EST for a webinar with Natalia Correa, Head of Sustainable and Circular Ecosystems, and Roberto Alhucema, Head of O&M Gas & Coal Chile de Enel Generación, on the steps Enel Chile has taken to prepare for net zero generation with a comprehensive Just Energy Transition plan including: Regulatory Framework for Just Transition Addressing Climate Change Utility process for Just Transition Community agreements under Just Transition This webinar is part of the Advancing Modern Power through Utility Partnerships (AmpUp) Program’s monthly Technology Webinar series. Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the AmpUp Program is centered around peer-to-peer relationships and strong practitioner and stakeholder networks to support net-zero goals through a consortium of five organizations. The AmpUp program can: support peer learning; share best practices on creating funds for just transition; empower communities by facilitating inclusive dialog and the development of action plans; develop strategies and policies to address the loss of employment; provide opportunities to transition and train for the clean energy economy; and support the development of policies for financial security. AmpUp is comprised of: Arizona State University MK Advisors NRECA International Segura Consulting U.S. Energy Association
POSTPONED: Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Roadshow, New Orleans
USEA, DOE Fossil Energy, and the Southern States Energy Board will host the second workshop of the CCUS Roadshow in New Orleans, Louisiana. Energy stakeholders will assemble to discuss: commercial CCUS deployment; using carbon for industrial processes; tax incentives, policy, regulation, federal and state programs; capturing carbon in geologic storage; and, financing projects. Groups will discuss new areas where captured carbon can be used, such as waste plastics destruction, carbon neutral petrochemical feedstocks, transportation fuels and electricity generation. The Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and the National Energy Technology Laboratory have been at the forefront of CCUS development for three decades. Working with industry partners and research institutions the DOE is funding projects to address the technical challenges to CCUS commercialization. Our goal is to bring you the latest developments and activities and engage the broad, growing stakeholder community looking to CCUS for large scale CO2 management. Please note this event has been postponed.
Capital Pathways: Investing in CCS Technologies
Join us for a webinar on Unlocking Capital for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies, where we bring in perspectives from leaders across the energy, finance, and policy landscape. As the United States aims to ensure energy security, accelerating investment in technologies like carbon capture, low-emissions fuels, and advanced combustion systems is critical. Scaling these solutions requires a robust mix of private capital, smart public policy, and new financial models tailored to the unique risks and timelines of CCS projects. This webinar will kick off with a presentation from the EFI Foundation, which recently evaluated the investment case for CCS following multiple years of high inflation and high interest rates. That analysis, published in April 2025, can be found here. In this panel, speakers will explore topics such as how proposed changes to the tax credits and incentives that support CCS could affect deployment, the evolving role of public-private partnerships in de-risking early-stage projects, how permitting reform and regulatory certainty can unlock capital flows, and how to ensure that capital deployment supports energy communities and an unprecedented growth in energy demand. We'll also examine the global investment landscape and lessons learned from other energy sectors. Tune in to learn more!
SIEWConnects@Washington, D.C. - Technology & Transformation: Building Tomorrow's Energy Systems
Please register here As global energy demands evolve, breakthrough technologies are creating new pathways for cleaner and more efficient energy solutions. This panel brings together industry and technology pioneers to explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence, natural gas optimisation, and hydrogen technologies. Our speakers will share insights on scaling these technologies, overcoming deployment challenges in hydrogen infrastructure, and fostering international collaboration to accelerate adoption. They will discuss how AI is transforming traditional energy systems and enabling smarter resource management across the energy value chain. Join us as we examine how emerging technologies can strengthen and transform our energy systems while ensuring reliability and resilience in tomorrow's integrated energy landscape. Time Programme 11:00 AM Registration Address: US Energy Association Office Pennsylvania Avenue Tower of the Reagan Building 1300 Penn. Avenue NW, Suite 550 (5th floor), Washington, D. C. 11:30 AM Welcome Remarks by the United States Energy Association Hon. Mark W. Menezes, President & Chief Executive Officer 11:35 AM Welcome Remarks by the Energy Market Authority of Singapore (EMA) Puah Kok Keong, Chief Executive 11:40 AM Remarks by U.S. Department of Commerce Alex Krutz, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing, International Trade Administration (ITA) 11:45 AM Presentation by EMA on Singapore Energy Transition Liyana Gafoor, Principal Analyst, External Relations Department 11:50 AM Panel on Technology & Transformation: Building Tomorrow's Energy Systems Ambassador Brian D. McFeeters (ret.), Senior Vice President and Regional Managing Director George Pickart, Managing Director of Global Government Affairs & Policy, GE Vernova Jack Thirolf, Head of Public Policy and External Affairs, Net Power Miriam D'Onofrio, Senior Director, International Market Development and Policy, X-energy Samantha Margaret Robertson, Director, Global Energy Strategy, Bitdeer Group Moderated by: Landon Derentz, Senior Director, Global Energy Center, Atlantic Council 12:30 PM Networking Reception 1:30 PM End of Programme