1:00 PM | Check In and Registration

1:30 PM | Opening Remarks
– Andrew Barth: President, TEPA & Partner, CSD Energy

1:40 PM | Platinum Sponsor Message
– Tom Price: Senior Director – Sales, Shell Energy

1:45 PM | ERCOT on the Agenda: Legislative Priorities for the 89th Session
As Texas enters the 89th Legislative Session, lawmakers are poised to revisit key initiatives left unresolved in the 88th, including efforts to enhance grid reliability and reshape ERCOT market policies. With many programs from the previous session still in the early stages of implementation, this panel will explore the legislative roadmap ahead, assessing potential new measures and their broader implications for the energy landscape in Texas.

– Moderator | Shannon McGriff: Executive Director, TEPA
– Kathy Grant: TEPA Legislative Consultant
– Chris Reeder: Partner, Husch Blackwell
– Resmi Surendran: Vice President, Regulatory Policy, Shell Energy
– Cathy Webking: Partner, SpencerFane

2:30 PM | Market Update: Pricing Outlook, Key Drivers, and Weather Impacts for 2025
As ERCOT prepares for the months ahead, shifting supply-demand patterns, natural gas market trends, and grid optimization efforts continue to shape electricity pricing. This session will explore key drivers impacting the market, including infrastructure enhancements and demand response strategies, and what they mean for customers. A brief look at past extreme weather events and potential future risks will highlight how weather volatility factors into overall market dynamics.

– Keith Poli: Principal, Commodities Management Group, Constellation

3:00 PM | Pricing, Billing, and Beyond: Tackling Market Challenges with Technology
As market complexities grow, retail energy providers face challenges in managing pricing, products, and billing. From navigating regulatory changes to creating fully “fixed” products, suppliers face pressure to win new business while supporting customers effectively. This panel will explore how technology addresses these issues, focusing on advancements in pricing models, billing systems, and product flexibility.

– Moderator | Kristin Pledger: Sr. Manager of Sales & Support, Shell Energy
– Shaleen Gupta: Chief Customer Success Officer, ESG
– Jen Sullivan Hill: Head of Americas, Gorilla
– Nate Richards: CEO, Enerex
– Tanya Shepherd: V.P. of Delivery, CG Infinity

3:45 PM | 2025 TEPA Outlook & Closing Remarks
– Shannon McGriff: Executive Director, TEPA