OurEnergyPolicy’s Energy Leaders Luncheon Series brings together energy leaders from across the sector to engage in substantive, civil dialogue on U.S. energy policy.

The OEP Energy Leaders Luncheon Series, now in its sixth year, features well-known speakers from the private, public, academic, and nonprofit sectors who lead thoughtful discussions on key energy topics. Lunch attendees representing different viewpoints and sectors, including finance, corporate, government, academia, and advocacy, engage in serious, spirited dialogue. The impact of these discussions is amplified through our online community of more than 1,500 energy professionals.

These events—bringing together a diverse group of energy leaders from throughout the area—help to advance OEP’s non-partisan mission of enhancing the policymaking process by facilitating substantive, civil discourse on key issues. Increasingly, federal and state officials and journalists use our platform and content to support their work on energy legislation and regulation. Our goal is to drive sound energy policies on local, regional, and national levels.

Past Events

New York’s Emerging Offshore Wind Market

December 2, 2019

Alicia Barton
President and CEO, NYSERDA

Kevin Knobloch
President, New York OceanGrid LLC at Anbaric

Clint Plummer
Head of Market Strategies and New Projects, US at Ørsted

Rudolph Wynter
President and COO, Wholesale Networks and US Capital Delivery National Grid

Moderated by: Robert Catell, Chair, National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium

Government and Industry Leaders Discuss Policy and Business Challenges in This Evolving Sector.

New York’s Ambitious Climate and Energy Goals, and How to Get There

September 23, 2019

Dale Bryk
Deputy Secretary for Energy and Environment,
Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Moderated by: Robert B. Semple Jr., Associate Editor, The New York Times Editorial Page

Dale Bryk discusses recently enacted state legislation, the state’s energy mix, and the road map for meeting the law’s objectives.

Commercial Building Emissions and NYC’s Recent Retrofit Bill

July 18, 2019

Robyn Beavers
CEO and Co-founder of Blueprint Power

Costa Constantinides
NYC Councilmember – District 22 Chairperson,
Environmental Protection Committee

John Gilbert
COO, Executive Vice President, and Chief Technical Officer, Rudin Management Company

Moderated by: Keiko Morris, Commercial Real Estate Reporter, The Wall Street Journal

The bill’s sponsor, a real estate industry leader, and a technology innovator discuss the new law and how best to address energy usage by property owners.

Powering Progress

May 13, 2019

Ralph Izzo
Chairman, President, and CEO,
PSEG

Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President, and CEO of PSEG, discusses utilities’ role in meeting the challenge of climate change with clean energy.

City Energy Priorities, Policies,
and Programs

                                        March 13, 2019

Susanne DesRoches
Deputy Director, New York City Mayor’s Offices of Resiliency and Sustainability

Bradford Swing
Director of Energy Policy and Programs,
Boston Mayor’s Office of Environment

Tommy Wells
Director, Washington D.C. District Department of Energy and Environment

Moderated by: Richard Kauffman, Board Chair, NYSERDA

Government leaders from New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. address economic and sustainability issues surrounding local energy goals.

Innovation and Clean Energy

December 17, 2018

Ernest J. Moniz
President and CEO, Energy Futures Initiative
and 13th U.S. Secretary of Energy

Innovation and Clean Energy:
How 2018’s developments have driven
clean energy technology and climate policy.

The State of the New York Rev

September 21, 2018

Richard Kauffman
Chair of Energy & Finance for New York

New York‘s Energy Czar addresses REV‘s progress, challenges, and the impact of Federal policies on REV  in New York and other states.

Implications of U.S. Energy Abundance

April 25, 2018

Karen Harbert
President and CEO,
U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s
Global Energy Institute

Karen Harbert addresses America’s ascendance to energy superpower status. What opportunities and challenges does this pose? What policies are needed to optimize America’s energy advantage?

A Year of Energy Policy Changes: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead

January 24, 2018

Philip Sharp
Former United States Representative,
Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District

Philip Sharp analyzes significant energy and climate policy changes enacted during President Trump’s first year and discusses energy markets and policy going forward.

Sponsors

If you are interested in attending an event or have any questions, please contact:

Kevin Mehren
Program Manager
kmehren@ourenergypolicy.org
(202) 662-8715

For media inquires: 

Alicia Moulton
Communications Manager
amoulton@ourenergypolicy.org
(202) 805-4166