Creating a roadmap for a new renewable energy grid
One of the most pressing issues facing the U.S. offshore wind industry is grid and transmission. Offshore wind has made considerable progress over the past five years, thanks to a groundswell of support from states and the Biden-Harris Administration, as well as new federal legislation that has the potential to propel the U.S. industry into a 110GW+ market. Reaching that lofty target requires that we solve our transmission quandary before the window of opportunity to make large-scale, industry-wide progress on transmission planning closes.
Unlocking that grid requires discussion, debate, and consensus building. The Business Network is proud to host the 2022 OSW Grid & Transmission Summit in Charleston, South Carolina. The Summit features two unique components: a facilitated discussion (following Chatham House rules and run by a professional facilitator) that will bring together the industry’s decision makers to discuss what must be done to build the offshore wind power grid for 110+ GW; and traditional programing that will explore cables and transmission needs for floating turbines, lessons from our first U.S. projects, and a spotlight on California.
Registration
Speaker Admission
$395
Member Admission
$495
Non-Member Admission
$595
SUMMIT AGENDA
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Welcome Reception + Offshore Wind Drinks
Rusty Bull Brewing Company, 337 King Street, Charleston, SC. 29401
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Registration Open & Networking Breakfast
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Opening Remarks: Offshore Wind's Need to Plan for a 110GW Grid
Speaker:
- José Zayas, Executive Vice President of Policy and Programs, ACORE
Opening Remarks: Current Industry Consensus and Values
Speaker:
- Theodore Paradise, Chief Policy and Legal Officer, Hexicon
Facilitated Discussion | Lessons Learned from Ongoing Approaches (SAA and Mesh-Ready) and Next Steps
The past few years have seen early movements towards a planned grid and can provide important elements that are needed in a 110+ GW grid. New Jersey’s State Agreement Approach (SAA) is acknowledge by many as the first step towards the holistic grid planning that is needed to unleash the U.S. offshore wind industry. While the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ decision is due in October, the initial results have been stunning – 80 submissions from a dozen developers and utilities that will lead to better outcomes for New Jersey residents, including a more stable grid and new supply chain opportunities. New York has taken the second step by requiring future projects include meshed grid capabilities. Finally, the New England states released an RFI for a joint-transmission procurement that crosses state lines. What elements of these early actions should stakeholders take while designing the 110+ GW grid? What is missing?
Speakers:
- Gregory Brinkman, Energy Analysis Engineer, NREL
- Laila El-Ashmawy, Project Manager, NYSERDA
- Andrea Hart, Senior Program Manager– Offshore Wind, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
9:20 – 9:45 a.m.
Perspectives
9:50 – 10:30 a.m.
Facilitated Discussion
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Networking Break
11:00 – 11:10 a.m.
Perspectives
11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Facilitated Discussion
Networking Lunch
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Facilitated Discussion | New Models to Unlock 110 GW: Financing and Regulating the Big Ideas
Building on the morning’s discussion of what elements are needed in a grid capable of supporting 110+ GW of offshore wind, the afternoon session will target barriers and design solutions to regulatory and financial hurdles. Even with a roadmap, sticky questions will remain about encouraging wider state participation. Will a coordinated grid be regulated on the federal level, shared regulation between RTOs, or simply a buildout of the current New Jersey SAA approach? Can ratepayers support a full build-out, even if it is optimized? Or will alternative funding measures be required?
Speakers:
- Jonathan Abebe, Senior Advisor – Contractor, U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office
- John Dalton, President, Power Advisory LLC
- Joe DeLosa, Manager, Brattle Group
- Andy Geissbuehler, CEO, Atlantic Power Transmission LLC
- Commissioner Michael T. Richard, Maryland Public Service Commission
1:20 – 1:40 p.m.
Perspectives
1:40 – 2:45 p.m.
Facilitated Discussion
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Networking Break
3:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Perspectives
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Facilitated Discussion
Closing Remarks
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NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Networking Breakfast
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Recap & Welcome Back
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Early Grid Lessons from the First U.S. Projects
While the U.S. market is still in its early stages, project developers have been designing, surveying, lining up suppliers, and even commencing construction. Project leaders will review early lessons from the U.S. market, how they have had to change and adapt their plans, and what solutions are still needed.
Speaker:
- Tony Appleton, Offshore Wind Director, Burns & McDonnell
- Kevin Pearce, Business Development Principal, Aker Solutions
- Lopa Parikh, Head of Electricity Policy, Ørsted Americas
- Cornelis Plet, Vice President – Power System Advisory, DNV
Strategies to Mitigate Cable Landings Impacts
As the U.S. offshore wind industry finally moves into the construction phase, cable landings have become flash points for organized opposition to offshore wind projects, threatening to derail project timelines and the market’s advancement. What is the industry learning about how to navigate these contentious conversations and what are new strategies or construction techniques to be adopted?
Speakers:
- Janice Fuller, Mid Atlantic President, Anbaric
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Colin Harris, Vice President of our Trenchless Division, Carson Corporation
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Rebecca Karp, CEO and Managing Principal, Karp Strategies
- Gregory Lampman, Director, Offshore Wind, NYSERDA
- Matthew Raymond, Vice President, Haugland Group LLC
Networking Break
Cable Challenges for Floating Offshore Wind
Now that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has unlocked deeper waters for offshore wind development, the floating offshore wind industry has arrived in the U.S. With its arrival come unanswered questions regarding cable and grid components, installation techniques, and unknown permitting hurdles the industry could face. Industry experts will illuminate the challenges that floating offshore wind technology brings and what it means for the wider industry.
Speakers:
- Hassan Hamdan, Utility Scale Power Consulting Business Lead, Arup
- Callum Maxwell, Business Development Manager – Renewables, Proserv
- Maxime Toulotte, Innovation Business Developer – Generation & Transmission, Nexans
- Nicholas Welz, Director– Submarine Cable Services, Tetra Tech Offshore Energy
Spotlight on California and the West Coast
Offshore wind is coming to the West Coast and with it comes new grid and transmission questions. With projects expected in the north, and load-centers in the south, California will need creativity to unlock the full 25 GW. Further north, Oregon and Washington are exploring their own offshore wind programs, potentially setting the stage for West Coast states to proactively avoid complications experienced on the East Coast. This panel will bring a special spotlight to the challenges and opportunities of the newest U.S. offshore wind market.
Speakers:
- Carrie Cullen Hitt, Co-Lead, Transmission Strategy for U.S. Offshore Wind, Equinor
- Ralph Armstrong, Senior Assistant– Business, IBEW
- John Dalton, President, Power Advisory
- Joshua Gange, Energy Program Specialist, BOEM
Closing Remarks: Key Points & Future Milestones
Offshore wind is coming to the West Coast and with it comes new grid and transmission questions. With projects expected in the north, and load-centers in the south, California will need creativity to unlock the full 25 GW. Further north, Oregon and Washington are exploring their own offshore wind programs, potentially setting the stage for West Coast states to proactively avoid complications experienced on the East Coast. This panel will bring a special spotlight to the challenges and opportunities of the newest U.S. offshore wind market.
Hotel & Venue
The OSW Grid & Transmission Summit will be held in the Francis Marion Hotel. Rooms at this hotel are sold out. The Network recommends booking a room at one of the following hotels:
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Health & Safety Guidelines
The 2022 Grid & Transmission Summit will follow the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines detailed on the Network website. The Business Network for Offshore Wind is firmly committed to the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors – your health and well-being is our number one priority. The Network has put the following COVID-19 health and safety standards in place that strictly adheres to guidelines mandated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure safe and successful industry events. Please take the time to review our guidelines.
