Climate Tech in the Crosswinds, A Reality Check, Hosted by Team Norway
SF Climate Week: Climate Tech in the Crosswinds, A Reality Check with Statkraft, Europe's largest Renewable Energy Provider and former DOE and CA state advisors.
Join us as we unpack the structural shifts shaping energy and climate tech:
The policy reality check: where are we one year into the new administration?
Capital / Market: what a winning climate tech thesis looks like in 2026?
The energy paradox: scaling supply in the age of AI and geopolitical tension?
The political outlook: how the California governor’s race and midterms could influence policy, capital, and deployment?
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🎙️ Meet the seasoned speakers of the event
Mary Collins - Climate Forward Strategies - Moderator
About Mary:
Mary Collins works at the intersection of climate policy, strategy, and partnerships, aligning public and private efforts to scale energy solutions. As Founder of Climate Forward Strategies and former Senior Advisor in California, she has helped shape how policy and capital drive real-world impact. Her work brings together government, industry, and innovation to tackle complex climate challenges. Expect clear insights on how policy and markets can accelerate the energy transition.
Patrick Pfeiffer - Statkraft US
About Patrick:
Patrick Pfeiffer leads Statkraft’s U.S. operations, working at the center of renewable energy markets, carbon trading, and large-scale energy partnerships. With a global perspective, he connects producers and consumers to accelerate the deployment of clean energy solutions. His work spans power markets, PPAs, and the financial mechanisms driving the energy transition. Expect practical insights into how renewable energy is scaled in real markets and what it takes to compete in a rapidly evolving energy system.
Kate Ringness - Delta Arc Strategies
About Kate:
Kate Ringness operates at the intersection of climate policy, finance, and technology, turning ambitious clean energy goals into real-world execution. With experience spanning the U.S. Department of Energy, legal and financial systems, and community-scale projects, she brings a rare end-to-end perspective on the energy transition. She has helped direct billions in clean energy investments toward tangible impact across communities. Expect practical insights on how to move from policy ambition to deployed, scalable climate solutions.
This event is hosted by: Team Norway
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