Keeping the Lights On: Can permitting reform unlock affordable, reliable energy?

This event will explore reform proposals being discussed by Congress and their implications for the power sector, where growing demand and its associated costs will have long-term impacts on our economy, including our ability to win the A.I. race.

Note: The program will begin at 9:30 am following networking over light breakfast fare.

Congressional Panel

Rep. Gabe Evans (R)
Colorado's 8th Congressional District

Congressman Gabe Evans is proudly serving Colorado’s Eighth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, which includes most of Adams County, Weld County north to and including Greeley, and part of Larimer County including Berthoud.

Rep. Scott Peters (D)
California's 50th Congressional District

Congressman Scott Peters serves California’s 50th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Coronado, San Marcos, Escondido and coastal San Diego. First elected in 2012, he currently serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Budget Committee.

Chuck McCutcheon — Moderator
Energy and Climate Editor, Axios

Chuck McCutcheon is Axios’ energy and climate editor. He is the author of books on climate change, Congress, political jargon and nuclear waste.

Industry Panel

Marsden Hanna
Head of Energy and Sustainability Policy, Google

Marsden Hanna leads energy and sustainability public policy for Google as a member of the company’s Global Affairs team. His work focuses on advancing public policy measures that can support development of energy infrastructure to enable AI growth, and that can speed deployment of AI and other digital technologies to…

Deanne Millison
Senior Director of Manufacturing Policy, Ford Motor Company

Deanne Millison is a senior law and public policy professional with 13 years of experience in the private and public sector. She is currently the Director of Manufacturing Policy at Ford Motor Company, focusing on critical minerals, supply chains and manufacturing policy. Most recently, Deanne served as the Chief Economic…

Pat Reiten
Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Patrick Reiten is senior vice president of public policy at Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Reiten is responsible for leading the national policy and legislative work of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a $142 billion portfolio of locally managed businesses that share a vision for a secure and sustainable energy future.

Charlie Shull
Head of DC Office, Shell USA

Charlie Shull is Head of Shell’s Washington, D.C. office and leads its U.S. policy and advocacy team, which represents all Shell businesses to the federal government on issues ranging from tax and trade to conventional and renewable energy. Before rejoining Shell earlier this year, Charlie served as Counsel to the…

Rose Luttenberger Caruso — Moderator
Director of Advocacy, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

Rose Luttenberger Caruso is Director of Advocacy at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES).  Ms. Luttenberger Caruso leads the organization’s advocacy efforts and partners with key stakeholders including the U.S. Congress, U.S. government agencies, the private sector, and non-governmental organizations to advance practical and innovative policies to secure…