Ohio Conference

May 12, 2026 | Le Meridien Columbus

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5.11

Kick off the conference with drinks, light bites, and networking during the Welcome Reception at The Mandrake Rooftop Columbus sponsored by SmartestEnergy US. Network with fellow attendees, speakers, and sponsors in a relaxed setting on Monday, May 11th starting at 6PM.

The Mandrake Rooftop Columbus
810 N High St
Columbus, Ohio (directions)

TEPA members can RSVP when you register for the conference. Guests will be charged an additional fee at registration.

Mid Ohio Foodbank

Join us for a special community service project on Monday, May 11 from 2:30PM – 5:15PM with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. As a part of the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank helps thousands of people across 20 counties live better lives through fresh food and support. Since 2024 the organization has distributed 84M+ pounds of food, or 193k+ meals every day. Join us to help get food ready families by sorting cans, packing boxes and checking food quality.

Mid-Ohio Foodbank
Gantz Road Market
4041 Grove City Rd, Grove City, OH 43123 (map)

Members can sign up when you register for the conference.

CONFERENCE | 5.12

10:00 AM | Check In
Le Meridien Columbus | 2nd Floor, Coleman Ballroom

10:15 AM | Conference Opening & Welcome Address

Greg Bechert: President, TEPA & Managing Partner, Scioto Energy
Sponsor Opening Remarks

10:30 AM | Keynote Welcome: The Future of Energy in Ohio

State Rep. Adam Holmes: Chairman of the Ohio House Energy Committee

10:45 AM | Defending Competition: The National Outlook for Retail Energy Markets
From Ohio and Pennsylvania to Texas, Illinois, and New England, states are taking very different approaches to retail electricity competition. This discussion will look at the biggest policy risks facing competitive markets today, how the industry can respond, and where new opportunities may emerge as customer needs continue to evolve.

Mike Nugent: Secretary, Associate General Counsel, IGS Energy

11:30 AM | Coming Soon

12:15 PM | Lunch

1:15 PM | Market Madness: Politics, War, and the Future of Energy Prices

Brian Habacivch: Principal Commodities Management Group, Constellation

2:00 PM | Powering the AI Economy: Perspective on Data Center Growth

2:30 PM | Networking Break Sponsored by ENGIE

3:00 PM | Capacity Shock: Market Impacts and Customer Strategies
PJM is facing unprecedented capacity cost increases, creating major bill impacts for customers. This panel will break down what is driving the recent spikes, how capacity costs are flowing through to customer bills, whether additional increases are likely, and what brokers, suppliers, and customers can do now to manage risk.

Kayla Austin: V.P. of Operations, SmartestEnergy US
Steve Girad: V.P. – East Sales, NRG
Kevin Shannon: Regional V.P. – Sales, ENGIE

3:45 PM | 2026 ABC Market Survey: First Look