1:30 PM | Check In & Registration

2:00 PM | Opening Remarks
– Steve Campbell: President, TEPA & President of Energy Solutions, Mantis Innovation

2:10 PM | Platinum Sponsor Message:
– Geno Cortina: SVP of Sales, Freepoint Energy Solutions

2:15 PM | ERCOT Market Outlook: Warm Winter Impacts and Spring Insights
As a result of the El Niño weather pattern leading to warmer than normal winter the ERCOT market faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities as it transitions to spring, with an eye toward the upcoming summer.  The primary question centers on the expected year-over-year load growth, with ERCOT’s grid resilience and demand response mechanisms being critical factors in managing peak consumption periods. With natural gas being abundant and prices low, what does that mean for electricity pricing?

– Jason Gwynne: Executive V.P. of Portfolio Management & Supply, Shell Energy

3:00 PM | The Future of Energy Storage in ERCOT
This panel discussion will explore the role of energy storage within the ERCOT market, highlighting the rapid increase in storage penetration and the opportunities it presents. The conversation will cover how energy storage, particularly battery storage can is being integrated with renewable assets

– Michael Bunyan: Deputy Head of Battery Storage Portfolio Management, ENGIE
– Scott Harrison: Solutions Specialist III, Vistra Corp./TXU Energy
– Caitlin Smith: V.P. Policy & Corporate Communications, Jupiter Power

3:45 Grid Transformation: PCM, ECRS, and the Texas Energy Fund
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the ERCOT market, the 2023 legislative session introduced significant changes aimed at enhancing grid reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. This discussion will highlight a few of those changes including: Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM), ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service (ECRS), and the Texas Energy Fund as established by Senate Bill 2627.

– Bill Barnes: Director of Regulatory Affairs, NRG Energy

4:15 PM | TEPA Updates
– Shannon McGriff: Executive Director, TEPA

4:30 PM | Closing Remarks