September 10-11th, 2025

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ETEC Building, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226

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September 10-11th, 2025 - ETEC Building, 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12226 -

3rd Annual Renewable Energy Conference

Pathways to a renewable Energy Economy: the Weather Enterprise


 
 
 

The Center is hosting the 3rd “Conference on Pathways to a Renewable Energy Economy Through the Weather Enterprise”, scheduled for 10-11 September 2025. This 2-day conference, occurs at the University at Albany’s ETEC building, bringing together experts and decision-makers to discuss the co-dependency of the expanding renewable energy supply and grid operations on weather in the Northeast and nationally.

The Weather Enterprise is playing a major role in the ongoing development and integration of renewable energy sources. Not only does weather (and climate) drive the siting and performance of solar and wind energy systems, but it also dynamically impacts the grid’s electricity demand and delivery capability. This codependency can be complex and will only grow as renewable energy reaches much higher grid penetration. To confront these issues, this conference is intended to address such topics as:   

  • What is the appropriate role of the weather enterprise in supporting the expansion of renewable energy generation, and who are the key stakeholders?   

  • What innovations and collaborations are necessary to ensure a sustainable transition to the new Green Energy Economy? 

  • What are the most important concerns and challenges among respective stakeholders as they perform their roles in this transition?   

  • What are the particular challenges with respect to different renewable energy technologies (solar, land-based wind, offshore wind), energy storage, and grid integration?   

  • How can we ensure a just and dependable energy future in the context of a warming planet with an increasing frequency of extreme weather?


Agenda



 
 

SPEAKERS


The conference will feature 30+ speakers covering multiple topics. Please check back as speakers are added to the agenda.

 

Pavel Ozhogin

Director of Data Science, National Grid

 

Rob Gremlich

President and Founder, Grid Strategies LLC

 

Derek Stenclik

Founding Partner, Telos Energy

 
 

Dr. Nick BAssill

Director of NY State Weather Risk Communiation Center

Dr. Jeffrey Goldmeer

Senior Director of Technology Strategy, GE Vernova

 

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