The Future of Energy in California
The Goldman School of Public Policy (GSPP) Alumni Association invites industry leaders, policymakers, GSPP alumni, and students to an engaging half-day convening focused on the future of energy policy in California.
Sponsored by PG&E, this event will bring together cross-sector experts to explore the opportunities and challenges of the energy transition. Our objective is to discuss realistic strategies for powering the state’s future and understanding investments in solutions that support climate adaptation, community resilience, and equitable access to reliable power.
Agenda:
2:00 - 2:40 PM: Registration & Networking
2:50 - 3:00 PM: Welcome Remarks
3:00 - 3:45 PM: Fireside Chat - California’s Energy Crossroads
3:45 - 4:30 PM: Panel 1 - Wiring the Transition
4:30 - 4:45 PM: Break
4:45 - 5:30 PM: Panel 2 - Power for All
5:30 - 6:30 PM: Dinner Reception
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Networking
Speakers:
Kate Rigness (MPP), Former Senior Advisor to the Secretary · Department of Energy
Matt Davis (MPP), Chief Public Engagement Officer · Port of Oakland
Robert Chun (JD), Chief of Staff, Chair Hochschild's Office · California Energy Commission
Samuel Goda (MPA), US Regulatory & Market Development Lead · Kaluza
Cecilia Latapi (MPA), Senior Wildfire Safety Analyst · Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety
Laura Wisland (MPP), Program Officer, Climate & Clean Energy · Heising-Simons Foundation
Priyanka Mohanty (ERG), Executive Director · UAW Center for Manufacturing a Green Economy
Will Toaspern (MPP), Legislative Analyst · California Public Utilities Commission
Usama Faheem (MDP), Senior Energy Researcher · Communities for a Better Environment (CBE)
Amani Haamid (MDP), Head of Flexibility as a Service · Octopus Energy
Cisco DeVries (MPP), Executive Fellow · University of California, Berkeley, Goldman School of Public Policy