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8:00am PDT
8:00am PDT
Networking in Expo Hall
Wednesday April 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Sponsors 
MeterHome
At MeterHome, our mission is to empower individuals and communities to achieve energy independence, savings and sustainability through innovative and efficient storage solutions. Our high-quality, products are Designed Tested and Assembled here in Oregon, to deliver safe, smart, advanced...
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8:00am PDT
9:00am PDT
Resource Adequacy in the PNW
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Moderators 
Regulatory Manager, Renewable Northwest
Katie joined Renewable Northwest in 2023 and serves as the organization’s Regulatory Manager. She engages in resource planning and procurement processes with utilities, public utility commissions, and advocacy organizations across the region. Katie earned her Master's of Public...
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Principal & CEO, Sol Coast Consulting & Design
Since 1994, Shannon has pursued a career path in Sustainable practices for the PNW from my home base on the Oregon Coast.
She began with pollution control, waste minimization, and environmental remediation with Weyerhaeuser Company's corporate office of the Environment, and then as the North Bend Papermill Environmental Director. In 1999, Shannon opened her first company, Souza Environmental, and shifted...
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Program Manager for the Western Resource Adequacy Program, Bonneville Power Administration
Matt Hayes is a Program Manager at the Bonneville Power Administration, where he leads the agency’s participation in the Western Resource Adequacy Program. He specializes in bridging policy, technology, and market operations to ensure reliable and compliant participation in complex...
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Principal, Sylvan Energy Analytics
Elaine is a co-founder and principal at Sylvan Energy Analytics and leads the company's consulting practice. She brings fifteen years of experience in clean energy system planning, with expertise spanning integrated resource planning, resource adequacy, complex resource valuation...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am
PDT
Discovery A
9:00am PDT
2026 Solar Financing Landscape
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Speakers 
Finance Specialist, Greentech Renewables
Based in Bend OR, Alex Atmore helps solar installers across the Pacific Northwest grow by leveraging frictionless financing programs with no dealer fees. Prior to his current role at Greentech Renewables, Alex has gained deep financing experience from his time at SunEdison, Spruce...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am
PDT
Discovery C
9:00am PDT
Introduction to Microgrid Systems
Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Speakers 
Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables
Tyson is enthusiastic about the forthcoming energy transition and is excited to contribute to renewable energy solutions. Tyson calls Portland, OR, home, where he is finishing his B.S. in Renewable Energy Engineering from the Oregon Institute of Technology. His studies focus on electrochemical...
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Senior Engineering Consultant, Mayfield Renewables
As a lifelong climate advocate, Lucas dove into the renewables industry straight out of college by moving from Madison, Wisconsin to Portland, Oregon to join a PV contractor. In the 6+ years since, he has held many roles in the solar and energy storage industry, from marketing and...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am
PDT
Discovery B
10:00am PDT
Keynote: If You're Not Solving for Peak, You're Missing the Market
Wednesday April 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Speakers 
Managing Partner, Cascadia Renewables
Markus Virta is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Cascadia Renewables, a Pacific Northwest technical consultancy working at the intersection of clean-energy policy, project development, and real-world deployment. For more than 15 years, Markus has worked across the solar industry...
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10:30am PDT
11:00am PDT
Bonneville Power Administration Hot Topics
Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Moderators 
Strategic Advisor, Savion
Jeff Watson is a Senior Development Manager at Savion, advancing utility‑scale renewable energy projects in the Pacific Northwest with a focus on project siting, permitting strategy, transmission and interconnection, and energy policy reform.
Shareholder, Schwabe
Bill Ohle brings a strong industry background to representing public utilities and industries in state and federal regulatory matters. Before joining Schwabe, he served as in-house counsel for a publicly owned electrical, water and wastewater utility company. Currently, Bill represents...
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Supervisory Civil Engineer, Bonneville Power Administration
After graduating from Washington State University in Civil Engineering, Erich starting with BPA in 1999 working his way through various design organizations and up through project management the last 18 years. He currently manages BPA’s Secondary Capacity Model program delivering...
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Strategic Advisor, Power Supply Business Unit, Seattle City Light
Michael is an electric industry expert with over 25 years in power grid reliability operations, contract management, and policy analysis. He specializes in transmission policy, contract negotiations, strategy, adapting to regulatory changes and NERC compliance. Currently a contract...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm
PDT
Discovery A
11:00am PDT
What it takes to Win in Solar Sales
Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Speakers 
Regional Sales Manager - West Coast, EZ Solar
Brandon Gwinner is responsible for developing and implementing https://ezsolarproducts.com/ distribution and sales strategies for the West Coast. Brandon joined EZ Solar in 2023 and brings to EZ Solar extensive experience in sales management, customer relations, support, service...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm
PDT
Discovery B
11:00am PDT
12:00pm PDT
12:00pm PDT
1:00pm PDT
1:00pm PDT
Regulatory Round-Up
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Moderators 
Director and Staff Attorney, Green Energy Institute at Lewis and Clark
Since joining GEI in the fall of 2020, Carra Sahler has focused on regulatory proceedings at the Oregon Public Utility Commission. Participating in a variety of dockets, on both the gas and electric side, Carra works to avoid fossil fuel lock-in, implement equitable decarbonization...
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Chair, Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Brian Rybarik chair of the Utilities and Transportation Commission in January 2025.Brian is a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Electricity and Critical Infrastructure Committees, Committee of State Representatives...
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Energy Program Director, Oregon Public Utility Commission
Caroline Moore serves as the Energy Program Director at the Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC). Caroline has experience working on several sides Oregon’s utility sector, including eight years as Oregon PUC Staff, supporting clean energy development and customer solutions at...
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Policy Associate, NW Energy Coalition
Charlee joined the NW Energy Coalition as a Policy Associate in 2022. She has worked for an electric utility and clean energy nonprofits performing data analysis, research, and advocacy spanning the implementation of the Washington Clean Energy Transformation Act, energy justice and...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm
PDT
Discovery A
1:00pm PDT
Energy Freedom Your Way: Selling and Installing ESS with FranklinWH
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Speakers 
Area Sales Manager - West, FranklinWH
Applications Engineer, FranklinWH
Carlos Cedillos is an Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate from the University of San Francisco with a passion for solving complex problems through creative, technology-driven solutions. Known for his curiosity and collaborative spirit, Carlos is passionate about developing...
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FranklinWH is focused on energy management solutions providing safety, reliability and energy independence for homes. Franklin Home Power (FHP) is a whole-home energy management system integrating solar, battery, grid and generator power sources and managing them to optimize the safety...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm
PDT
Discovery C
1:00pm PDT
Solar Finance Options Post FEOC
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Speakers 
Finance Program Specialist - West, BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution
Betsy Clackum is a Finance Program Specialist with BayWa r.e. Solar Distribution, where she partners with solar installers to deliver tailored financial solutions that ensure consistent cash flow for both residential and commercial projects. A proud University of Oregon graduate and...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm
PDT
Discovery B
1:20pm PDT
1:40pm PDT
2:00pm PDT
2:30pm PDT
2:30pm PDT
Partnering with PNW Tribes on Renewable Energy for Shared Success
Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Moderators 
CEO, Huurav Energy
David has more than 30 years of experience in Indigenous governance, cultural preservation, and policy development. He is the CEO for Huurav Energy and executive officer and Tribal liaison for 7Skyline. David has led Tribal outreach efforts for utility-scale solar and energy storage...
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Corporate Sustainability Distinguished Technologist, HP Inc.
Interesting facts about Kevin Lo:
• Passionate about sustainability, circular economy, reducing carbon, and social justice opportunities.
• Conceptual Car Designer, known for the Local Motors LM3D Swim featured at SEMA.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Washington...
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Phoebe Thums Indian Country Strategist, EVP, Craft3
Phoebe Thums joined Craft3 as an Executive Vice President and Indian Country Strategist in 2024. In this role, Phoebe builds relationships and partnerships with Tribes, Native-serving organizations, and Native entrepreneurs throughout the Pacific NW, with a goal of expanding access...
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CFO, Oweesta
Florence Sterling Ludka serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Oweesta Corporation, where she leads financial strategy, capital deployment, and organizational sustainability. In this role, she advances innovative financing solutions that expand access to capital in Native communities...
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Executive Director, Washington State Green Bank
Eli leads the Washington State Green Bank to help accelerate the state’s clean energy transition and climate resilience while ensuring everyone can access its benefits. He is building a diverse partnership of public and private capital investors so that all Washingtonians — particularly...
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Tribal Energy Specialist, Washington State Department of Commerce
Brady B. Kent is a Tribal Affairs and clean energy engagement leader with more than a decade of experience advancing government-to-government consultation strategy and supporting infrastructure and natural resource initiatives across Washington State and the Northwest region. As a...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm
PDT
Discovery C
2:30pm PDT
The Evolving Market of Utility Scale BESS
Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Moderators 
Principal Consultant, Sustainability, DNV Energy USA Inc.
Bridget McEwen is a board member of the Oregon Solar and Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) and serves as Regional Practice Lead and Principal Consultant for Sustainability and ESG services at DNV, a global quality assurance and risk management company. With more than 20 years...
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Vice President of Sales and Business Development, ESS, Inc.
Paul leads sales and business development in North America for ESS Inc, the Oregon Manufacturer of the 10+ hour daily iron flow battery. He has been instrumental in new customer acquisitions for ESS since joining in 2021. In clean energy and energy conservation for most of his...
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VP, Development, GridStor
Toby is a seasoned developer with 15 years of experience in renewables and a strong technical background. Prior to joining GridStor, he managed GW-scale portfolios and led development & project execution teams at EDP Renewables and Primergy Solar. Toby enjoys bringing quantitative...
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CEO + Co-Owner, Hubbell Communications
Zach is a veteran communications strategist with a background in facilitating community conversations about energy, climate, and economic development.
Throughout his career, Zach has worked on grassroots advocacy and community outreach campaigns on issues from clean technology and...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm
PDT
Discovery A
2:30pm PDT
Turning Conversations into Commitments: How to Win Deals Without Feeling Sleazy
Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Speakers 
Principal Consultant, Apex Presentations
Spenser Meeks helps brilliant people avoid "Death by PowerPoint" by equipping them with tactics that turn complex ideas into clear, persuasive stories which keep audiences engaged, accelerate action, and ensure great ideas don’t die on slide 3.
He has trained 1,000+ professionals across the climate tech industry, coached speakers preparing for TED talks, spoke at TEDxCountdown, and led communications workshops for RE+, the largest renewable energy conference in North America. His work spans keynote preparation, panel moderation, sa...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm
PDT
Discovery B
2:50pm PDT
3:20pm PDT
3:30pm PDT
4:00pm PDT
4:00pm PDT
Clean Energy Executive Orders
Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Moderators
Principal & CEO, Sol Coast Consulting & Design
Since 1994, Shannon has pursued a career path in Sustainable practices for the PNW from my home base on the Oregon Coast.
She began with pollution control, waste minimization, and environmental remediation with Weyerhaeuser Company's corporate office of the Environment, and then as the North Bend Papermill Environmental Director. In 1999, Shannon opened her first company, Souza Environmental, and shifted...
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Climate & Energy Policy Advisor, Washington State Office of the Governor
Advancing Washington's clean energy transition through policy advocacy and government relations expertise. I'm passionate about relationship building, persuasive communication, science-driven decision-making, and taking action.
"It just so happens that we are all alive at the last...
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Climate and Energy Policy Advisor, Office of Oregon Governor Tina Kotek
Amy Schlusser is the climate and energy policy advisor to Governor Tina Kotek. Prior to joining the Governor’s Office in June 2025, Amy served in two positions at the Oregon Department of Energy, first as senior clean energy policy analyst and then as the Department’s climate...
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Senior Policy Analyst, Oregon Department of Energy
Rob Del Mar is a senior policy analyst at the Oregon Department of Energy. He is responsible for evaluating policies relating to renewable energy and energy resilience projects in Oregon. Previously Rob worked as a project manager in the solar programs at Energy Trust of Oregon...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PDT
Discovery A
4:00pm PDT
Shady Solar Practices
Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Speakers 
Solar Consultant, Solar Quote Check, LLC
Dever Haffner-Ratliffe (previously Dever Kuni) established Solar Quote Check in 2023.
Dever brings 15 years of experience in renewable energy and related sectors, including state regulatory bodies, utilities, and energy grants to help our clients. Prior to founding Solar Quote Check, Dever co-founded the Washington Solar Energy Industry Association and served on its...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PDT
Discovery B
4:00pm PDT
Solar and Storage and Microgrids...Oh My!
Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Speakers 
West Region Application Engineer, Eaton Corporation
Ted has been with Eaton for 14 years, and in the Electrical Power Industry for 30 years. His background is control systems engineering and electrical engineering, and his experience ranges from industrial controls to utility automation and protection systems to energy transition...
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Director of Energy Transition Solution Sales, Eaton
Ben recently joined Eaton from Rexel Energy Solutions where he was the National Director of EVSE. Ben also worked for ChargePoint and has a deep knowledge of the EVSE market. As Director of Energy Transition Solutions Sales for Eaton, Greg is involved with Battery Energy Storage...
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Wednesday April 29, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm
PDT
Discovery C
5:00pm PDT
