Public Financing: A Catalyst for Scaling American Energy Innovation & Leadership

​With a new Federal Administration and increasing state level engagement, there is refreshed attention to public financing which catalyzes American energy innovation and global competitiveness. This session will include municipal grant makers, energy CEO recipient of public funds, and investors looking to augment these public/private partnerships. Ultimately, these public funding mechanisms intend to be a launchpad for new technology advancements, lower energy costs while increasing energy resilience, enable load growth that help reduce emissions and re-build American manufacturing infrastructure.

​Brenda Girod (Deloitte) and Jon Bonanno (Factor) will be moderating this important conversation.

​Speakers:

• ​Sarah Davidson, Managing Director, NY Green Bank

• ​Michael Burz, CEO, Enzinc (DOE ARPA-E and CEC grant winner)

• ​Josh Becker, California State Senator

  • ​Chair: Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee

  • ​Chair: Select Committee on Economic Development and Technological Innovation

  • ​Chair: Senate Budget Subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy

• ​Dr. Jennifer Leisch, Deputy Executive Director & COO, NREL Foundation

​Likely topics to be discussed:

• ​US Department of Energy's ARPA-E Programs

• ​NYSERDA's Grant Programs

• ​NY Green Bank

• ​California Energy Commission's EPIC Fund

• ​PUC of Texas, Texas Energy Fund

• ​Virginia Power Innovation Fund & Program

• ​WA State's Energy Programs in Community (EPIC)