February 21, 2024

Meet Experts from Google, HARC at SED’s Net Zero Forum Spring

Smart Energy Decisions has finalized the lineup of speakers for Net Zero Forum Spring with the addition of sessions from Google and Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC). The Forum is set for February 26-28 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center in The Woodlands, Texas. A limited number of General Attendee passes are available.

The new “Ask the Experts” sessions will feature Reem Yusuf, Net Zero Advocacy Lead for Google, and Dr. Carlos Gamarra, Director of Clean Energy and Senior Research Scientist for HARC. Additional speakers in this series include Renee Yarmy, Program Director, Maritime Sustainable Development, Port of San Diego; Gautami Palanki, Senior Vice President, ESG Strategy, Howard Hughes; Shannon McGriff, Executive Director, TEPA; and Melissa Pierce, Program Manager, Scheduling & Planning, University of Maryland.

 Net Zero Forum Spring’s comprehensive program also includes: 

• A keynote by Brian Megali and Charles Hanna (Constellation) and Katie Soroye (LevelTen Energy) examining the fast-changing hourly carbon-free matching market;
• “Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing of Energy & Water Improvements,” by James Cargas (Texas PACE Authority) and Seth Eslami (Stellar International Commercial Real Estate);
• Sessions exploring decarbonization strategies, energy efficiency, water challenges, and more presented by Trane, Eastman Chemical Company, The Water Council, and others;
• SED’s third annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards presentation and panel discussion;
• And lively networking receptions to connect with peers and top energy solutions providers.

Energy customers from the following organizations are set to attend Net Zero Forum: Albertson's, ALDI, Inc., Altafiber/Hawaiian Telecom, Amazon Web Services, Amcor Rigid Packaging, AMP Carriers, LLC, Amy's Kitchen, Applied Materials, Arizona State University, Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd., Bucknell University, Canadian Tire Real Estate Ltd., Chick-fil-A, Cincinnati Bell Inc., Cinemark, City of Cincinnati, City of Yonkers, Cracker Barrel, Crane Company, Eastman, eBay, Fresenius Kabi USA LLC, Gotham Greens, Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), Intertek, Local Bounti, Maersk, Maricopa County, Medxcel, Merck, Mohawk Industries, Port of San Diego, Purchase College, Quantix, Red Deer Polytechnic, Round Rock Independent School District, Salt Lake City School District, Samsung, Target, Toshiba International Corporation, Toshiba International Corporation, Turner and Townsend, University of Maryland, University of New Mexico, Vitro, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions.

Click here for more information on the event and here to register to attend Net Zero Forum Spring.