1 Event, 3 Days, Countless Opportunities

With curated,  customer-driven content, impactful networking, and actionable business planning sessions with pre-qualified energy suppliers, #REF23 delivers an efficient, effective, and enjoyable experience that helps you accelerate your emissions reduction journey.

Monday, June 5, 2023
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Registration
 
 
 
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Break
 
 
 
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Wes Doane - Smart Energy Decisions
Wes Doane
 
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Opening Keynote: Prioritizing Social Impact and Renewable Energy
Sophia Gluck - Okta
Sophia Gluck
 
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM
Decarbonizing in a Turbulent Energy Market | Presented by NextEra Energy
Michael Zenker - NextEra Energy
Michael Zenker
Decarbonizing in a Turbulent Energy Market | Presented by NextEra Energy
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Networking Break
 
 
 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Peer-to-Peer Conversations: (Energy Customers Only)
Peter Kelly-Detwiler - NorthBridge Energy Partners LLC
Peter Kelly-Detwiler
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Opening Night Reception / Dinner
 
 
 
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
6:00 AM - 7:15 AM
Wellness Hour | Beach Yoga
 
 
 
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
 
 
 
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration
 
 
 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Remarks
Debra Chanil - Smart Energy Decisions
Wes Doane - Smart Energy Decisions
Debra Chanil Wes Doane
 
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Managing Change and New Technology in Carbon-Free Energy Purchasing l Presented by Constellation
Ben Chadwick - Constellation Energy
Nicholas Lumpkin - Constellation Energy
Dan Rodriguez - Constellation Energy
Ben Chadwick Nicholas Lumpkin Dan Rodriguez
Managing Change and New Technology in Carbon-Free Energy Purchasing l Presented by Constellation
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Peer-to-Peer Wrap-up
 
 
 
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
 
 
 
10:45 AM - 12:20 PM
One-to-One Meetings
 
 
 
12:20 PM - 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch
 
 
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Advisory Board Lunch (Advisory Board Members only)
 
 
 
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Solution Spotlight : UNM’s Energy $140M+ Conservation Story and Future Renewable Energy Goals
Matthew Cherrin - University of New Mexico/Lobo Energy, Incorporated
Matthew Cherrin
 
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Navigating the Evolving Policy Landscape to Maximize New Renewable Opportunities | Presented by NRG
Kevin Arritt - NRG
Michael Schwebel - NRG
Kevin Arritt Michael Schwebel
Navigating the Evolving Policy Landscape to Maximize New Renewable Opportunities | Presented by NRG
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Networking Break
 
 
 
3:00 PM - 4:25 PM
One-to-One Meetings
 
 
 
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Open Time
 
 
 
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Networking Reception & Beach Party - Sponsored by NRG
 
 
 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
 
 
 
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcome Back Remarks
Wes Doane - Smart Energy Decisions
Wes Doane
 
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
The Evolutionary Journey of an Energy Program l Presented by Calpine
Jon Shore - Calpine Energy Solutions
Rowena Striff - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Jon Shore Rowena Striff
The Evolutionary Journey of an Energy Program l Presented by Calpine
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
What's Next for Renewables l Presented by Marty Sedler, Intel Corp. (Buyers only session)
Marty Sedler - Intel corp
Marty Sedler
 
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Networking Break
 
 
 
10:30 AM - 12:05 PM
One-to-One Meetings
 
 
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
 
 
 

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