Overview
The
2023 District of Columbia Clean Energy Summit: Path to Decarbonization, held on January 18, 2023, detailed what it will take for the District to meet its aggressive climate policy goals, set new standards, and ensure that the District’s
clean energy transition is equitable, affordable, and creates climate resiliency.
Watch
Watch a full recording of the summit below.
Keynote and Panels
The summit consisted of an opening keynote and three panels featuring federal, state, local, and industry leaders who shared their expertise on how the District can chart a path to a clean energy future.
Opening keynote
Acting Chairman Willie Phillips, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
(introduced by Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Council of D.C.)
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Tony Reames (United States Department of Energy) speaks during panel 3 while Damali Harding (Regulatory Assistance Project) looks on
Acting Chairman Willie Phillips (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) delivers an opening keynote address
Taresa Lawrence (United States Department of Energy) speaks during panel 1 while Richard Ezike (United States Department of Energy) listens
Members of panel 3 (from left to right): Ernest Jolly (D.C. Sustainable Energy Utility), Willa Hightower (Pepco), Tony Reames (United States Department of Energy), Damali Harding (Regulatory Assistance Project), and Commissioner Odogwu Obi Linton (Maryland Public Service Commission)
Acting Chairman Willie Phillips (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) and Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (Council of D.C.)
Members of panel 2 (from left to right): Tobias Whitney (Fortress Information Security), Arlen Herrell (D.C. Department of Employment Services), Constance Thompson (American Council of Renewable Energy), and Commissioner Jehmal Hudson (Virginia State Corporation Commission)
Arlen Herrell (D.C. Department of Employment Services) speaks about the D.C. Infrastructure Academy
From left to right: Commissioner Ted Trabue (DCPSC), Chairman Emile C. Thompson (DCPSC), Richard A. Beverly (DCPSC)