Electrify Vermont Summit: Vermont's State of Energy

As a kickoff to UVM’s Research Week, join researchers, installers, policy-makers, businesses, non-profit organizations, utilities, students, and members of the public who want to support electrification. Hear from experts about electrification strategies and policies, with a focus on affordability, resilience, and regulation. Network with leaders of the electrification effort in Vermont, and bring your questions and thoughts to the discussion!

Info: Jigar Shah is an energy entrepreneur, investor, and strategist who was featured on the 2024 TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people. Most recently, Jigar oversaw the reinvigoration of the Loan Programs Office at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he helped inspire hundreds of entrepreneurs and innovators choose to invest in the USA in onshore manufacturing, innovative project finance, and tribal energy.

Navneet Trivedi is the co-founder and COO of Vrinda Inc. He has more than 30 years of international energy and utility sector experience and has worked with over 100 utilities in seven countries, across the entire value chain of the utility industry. Navneet has worked with the world’s largest management consulting and technology firms and has experience engaging with policy makers, regulators, utilities, and multilateral funding agencies to develop the power sector.

Info: Will building and transportation sector electrification fail due to a murky value proposition and an unwillingness to prioritize the most vulnerable Vermonters in this transition? This session will contemplate this critical question, engaging in discussion with panelists representing a variety of distinct perspectives and with ample time for audience participation.

Info: Kerrick Johnson serves as Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Service. He had most recently served as Executive Advisor to Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) after having served as VELCO’s Chief Innovation and Communications Officer. Kerrick is a dynamic leader with a broad and deep network of effective working relationships across both the public and private sectors.

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Dudley H. Davis Center, 590 Main Street, Burlington, United States

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