Biography
Alex Herrgott is the President and CEO of the Permitting Institute, which serves as a central resource and leading advocate for accelerating investment in rebuilding, expanding and modernizing America's aging infrastructure, while preserving its environmental, cultural, and historic resources. Mr. Herrgott previously served as Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council from 2018 to 2021, and before that as the Associate Director for Infrastructure for the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) at the White House. He also was a senior staff member for Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) at the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
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January 15, 2026
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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.
This event is IN PERSON and will NOT be live-streamed.
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center
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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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