NATIONAL CONFERENCE
November 7-9, 2023 | Hotel ZaZa Austin
Our 2023 National Conference is closed.
We hope to see you at our next TEPA event!
November 7-9, 2023 | Hotel ZaZa Austin
Our 2023 National Conference is closed.
We hope to see you at our next TEPA event!
Proudly sponsored by
Shell Energy
12:00 PM | Check-in & Lunch
1:00 PM | Shotgun Start
Join us at River Place Country Club in Austin for our annual golf tournament sponsored by Shell Energy. Enjoy lunch with fellow TEPA members, followed by a round of golf in the famous Texas Hill Country.
River Place Country Club
4207 River Place Blvd. | Austin TX 78730
(Get Directions)
Phone: 512-346-1114
and Casino Night
sponsored by SmartestEnergy US
7:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Casino Night
Bring your poker face and enjoy some gambling, socializing, and music during our Welcome Reception and Casino Night sponsored by SmartestEnergy. Grab your friends and colleagues and capture the night in the photo booth sponsored by Intelometry. Then fill your evening with Black Jack, Texas Hold ’em and Craps while enjoying hor d’oeuvres and cocktails. This event is free with your TEPA conference registration.
Hotel ZaZa Austin
Gold Standard Ballroom | 7th Floor
All Breakout Sessions are included with your TEPA Conference registration
9:00 AM | Utility Data Management and ESG Reporting – The ‘Elephant in the Room’ (THG Energy)
Carbon accounting, energy management, and ESG reporting are challenging tasks that require deep understanding of utility bill data. Gathering the bills is complex and there are variabilities including provider diversity, tariff differences, and regional regulations. While new SEC regulations are being finalized, organizations need to have a data collection , contextualize it, and then manage disclosure requirements for various ESG frameworks.-Join THG for this breakout session to learn more!
– Chad Burden: V.P., Sustainability Services
9:30 AM | Legislation, Regulation, Oh My… Updates on Retail Energy Market Impacts
We’ll dive into the latest developments in legislation and regulation affecting the competitive retail energy markets in New York, Ohio, Texas, Connecticut and more.. Explore the dynamic landscape of rules and policies and uncover strategies to navigate the evolving regulatory environment. Learn how you can get involved and help protect our industry.
– Jason Bear: V.P. of Energy Solutions, CG Infinity
– Guy Sharfman: V.P., Market Analytics, Intelometry
10:00 AM | Where Profitability Aligns with Sustainability (NetZero N.A.)
An overview of Net0’s technology platform. Our platform provides a comprehensive view of an organization’s carbon footprint – across Scope 1, 2, and 3, – allowing complex businesses to set and track progress against ambitious climate targets.
– Sam Alsaheb: President, Net Zero Sustainability Group
10:30 AM | Let’s Talk Lubbock (NRG)
Brokers and consultants are invited to join an NRG Business sales leadership session to discuss the newly deregulated Lubbock, Texas market. We’ll discuss valuable information on our products and services and how we partner together to educate business customers on choosing a power provider.
– Cyndy Reynolds: NRG Director, Commercial Sales, NRG
– Tracy Ross: NRG Vice President, West & Texas Sales, NRG
11:00 AM | Then, Now & the Future (BP)
Headquartered in London, BP is one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world. For over a century the company has expanded from exploration and distribution of oil and gas to power generation and trading. Our discussion will walk you through BP’s evolution and how the company’s global resources, talent and scalable offerings – including renewables and DR – can help U.S. brokers maximize their clients’ portfolios.
– Matt Butts: SVP, Strategy & Business Development
– Charles Greenwood: VP of Sales-West Region
– Benjamin Huffman: Director, C&I Origination
– Kelly Land: Business Development Manager, Demand Side Services
– Nathan Mancha: Director, C&I Origination
1:30 PM | Pickleball Tournament sponsored by Dynegy
Grab a partner and join us for our first TEPA Pickleball Tournament sponsored by Dynegy! This event is open to all levels of play and will be doubles play. No partner? No worries. Once we have our final list of registered players, we’ll make every effort to team you up with other singles who have registered. Details coming soon!
Bouldin Acres
2027 S. Lamar Blvd. | Austin, TX 78704
(Get Directions)
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5:00 PM | Wine Tasting sponsored by Hudson Energy
This year’s TEPA Wine Tasting, sponsored by Hudson, is one of the most anticipated social events of the conference! Enjoy fine wines from local vineyards and around the world while mingling and networking with top energy professionals from across the country. Space is limited for this event and it will sell out so act fast!
Hotel ZaZa Austin
Gold Standard Ballroom | 7th Floor
Sponsored by Shell Energy
8:00 AM | Breakfast
8:00 AM | Registration & Check-In
8:30 AM | Welcome & TEPA Opening Remarks
– Mike Payne: President, TEPA and E.V.P. Commercial Operations & Corporate Counsel, AEDG
8:45 AM | Platinum Sponsor Message
– Jeff Colvin: E.V.P. of Sales, Shell Energy
9:00 AM | Keynote Presentation
– Pablo Vegas: CEO, ERCOT
9:45 AM | A View into 2024 in Sustainability
This panel will provide valuable insights into the current state and future around sustainability initiatives. We will address a range of pressing questions, offering a glimpse into what the year 2024 might hold for the industry including trends, mandated reporting, Green E Certifications, new products and more.
– Moderator | Steve Campbell: Chair, TEPA Sustainability Committee and President, Energy Solutions, Mantis Innovation
– Drew Baird: V.P. Portfolio Management and Supply – Renewables, Shell Energy
– Greg Carlson: Director, Key Accounts, Engie Resources
– Jeffrey Norman: Regional Vice President, CPower
– Greg Rizzo: Head of PPA and Renewable Energy Solutions, Enel
10:30 AM | Networking Break Sponsored by Amperon
11:00 AM | The Price Is Right…or is it?
Current energy prices seem high compared to basic supply and demand fundamentals that traditionally have influenced market pricing. Our panel will discuss why this is happening, where prices are today relative to historical pricing, and where we expect things to go.
– Moderator | Sean Kelly: CEO, Amperon
– Dan Cwalinski: Director of Contracts & Pricing, Freedom Energy Logistics
– Campbell Faulkner: Senior V.P., EOX Live
– Keith Poli: Principal, Commodities Management Group, Constellation
11:45 AM | TEPA Awards
12:00 PM | Lunch sponsored by Constellation
1:30 PM | Executive Roundtable: Powering Forward
Customer centric strategies, innovations in technology, energy policy changes, M&A, and market trends are just a few of the issues that our panel of industry veterans navigate on a daily basis. Join us as these leaders discuss their invaluable insights, experiences and explore challenges and opportunities that drive decision making.
– Moderator | Javier Barrios: Managing Partner, Good Energy
– Matt Butts: S.V.P. Business Development & Strategy, BP
– Andy Cormie: CEO, SmartestEnergy
– Scott Hart: Sr. V.P. & Head of Sales, NRG Business
– Qadir Khan: President, CPV Retail
– David Visneau: CCO, Shell Energy
2:15 PM | Featured Speaker Sponsored by Engie
– Stephen Schork: Principal, The Schork Group
3:00 PM | Networking Break Sponsored by ENGIE
3:30 PM | Powering the Future: Technology’s Impact on Energy Markets
– Moderator | Tim Carter: Executive V.P., Ammper Power
– Olivier Beaufils: Market Lead, Aurora Energy Research
– Sam Lockshin: Product Manager, Data Products, Yes Energy
– Adam Miller: V.P. of Microgrids, Sunnova Energy International
– Andrew Reimers: Director of Regulatory Affairs, Lancium
4:15 PM | Rankings, Rankings, Rankings
Find out the latest results from the ERCG survey, including the ABC and supplier market share stats.
– Young Kim: Principal, ERCG
4:45 PM | Closing Remarks
– Andrew Barth: TEPA Vice President and Partner & Co-Founder, CSD Energy Advisors
5:00 PM | Networking Reception Sponsored by Mantis Innovation
(Agenda and times subject to change)
On-Site Tickets Will Be Available
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