Renewables and Battery Energy Storage Lunch & Learn

Renewables and Battery Energy Storage Lunch & Learn

This Lunch & Learn session will provide insights into what role Renewable Energy and Battery Energy Storage technology play in Alberta to support the energy transition, including any challenges and opportunities. Come have lunch provided by Blake's collaboration with YPE and an amazing panel of speakers!

The session will also provide young professionals an opportunity to learn from the experts about what opportunities are available for career growth in this space.

Date and Time: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 @ noon - 12pm (Registration starts at 11:30 am)

Cost: $5 ticket

Location: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, 855 2 St SW Suite 3500, Calgary, AB T2P 4J8 (Bankers Hall)

What: Presentation with lunch provided.

Speakers

Matt Hammer, Regulatory Associate at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Matt's legal practice focuses on energy regulation, as well as environmental and Indigenous law issues. He acts for oil and gas producers, pipeline and midstream companies, mining companies, and electrical transmission, distribution and generation companies, including in the thermal, solar and wind sectors. He assists with obtaining regulatory approvals to develop major projects, regulatory proceedings necessary for commercial transactions, compliance proceedings, regulatory system design proceedings, and land rights acquisition and compensation proceedings.

Matt's experience includes drafting and coordinating regulatory applications and motions, preparing written evidence and argument in regulatory proceedings, providing regulatory and environmental law advice to help ensure successful business decisions and transactions, and researching regulatory and environmental law issues.

Tyler Yorke , Managing Director – Technical Sales, Eneon-ES

Energy storage is pivotal in the transition to a clean energy future. Tyler has been fortunate to match his career with his passion for renewable energy while contributing to that transition. With a background in renewable energy engineering, he has previous experience in the solar sector before moving into the battery storage industry. Notably, Tyler led one of the first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in Nova Scotia. Through this experience, he gained a profound understanding of the challenges associated with integrating new technologies into existing infrastructure. It became evident that successful project implementation hinges on innovation, technical expertise, and fostering relationships.

Tyler now heads up the technical sales team at Eneon-ES, a leading North American-based battery energy storage integrator. He supports in understanding clients' needs and tailoring flexible solutions for project-specific applications.

Tyler holds a diploma in Energy Sustainability Engineering Technology from the NSCC and a bachelor's degree in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering - Smart Technologies for Power Generation and Distribution from Carleton University. He is eager to continue building momentum and to push for positive change in the energy industry.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

855 2 St SW suite 3500, 855 2 Street Southwest, Calgary, Canada