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Electric Generation Landscape Conference - In Partnership with SNL Energy


A Two-Day Classroom Seminar (CPE Approved)

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SNL Energy is proud to present the 2nd Annual Electric Generation Landscape Conference, an event specifically designed for generation executives, investors and regulators to discuss and solve the myriad issues of the industry.

Intense regulatory pressure and soaring cap ex demands make the challenges of integrated resource management daunting - to put it mildly. But, nobody needs an affirmation of what they already know. At the Electric Generation Landscape Conference, you'll enjoy a peer exchange that combines executive insight with cutting-edge best practices.

What You Will Learn
  • Please see Agenda.
Seminar Agenda
Untitled Document
8:00 am

DAY ONE - Thursday, October 10

Registration opens.
8:00 am

Continental Breakfast

Sponsored by

ANGA

9:00 am

Welcome and Introductions

Michael J.B. Carter
Director
SNL Energy
Walter Crenshaw
Senior Program Manager
SNL Knowledge Center
9:15 am

Keynote Address

Larry Kellerman
Chief Executive Officer
Quantum Utility Generation, LLC
10:00 am

Networking Break

10:30 am

Positioning Your Regulated Supply Mix for Growth

  • What are the particular considerations for a regulated entity to achieve steady growth?
  • What are the current trends in legislatures and rate cases regarding allowed returns, rate base additions, and riders.
  • How will regulated utilities continue to achieve growth?
  • Are there any significant moves toward re-regulation or de-regulation?
Thomas J. Flaherty
Senior Partner
Booz & Co.
Bob Irvin
Energy Advisor
Irvin Consulting
Michael P. Kagan
Senior Vice President
Concentric Energy Advisors
Michael Quinn
Vice President, Technology & Strategy
Oncor Electric Delivery
David Schwartz
(Moderator)
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP
12:30 pm

Luncheon

Sponsored by

Scott Madden

1:45 pm

What is the Future of the Competitive Market?

  • How will IPP's weather the twin storm of declining margins and increased compliance costs?
  • What's the outlook for each of the major competitive markets? MISO, PJM, ERCOT, NYISO, ISO-NE, CA-ISO 
  • How are the competitive markets dealing with the reliability implications of increased retirements?
Natasha Gianvecchio
(Moderator)
Partner
Latham & Watkins
Hank Jones
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Dynegy
Michael Kline
Principal
Berkeley Research Group
3:00 pm

Networking Break

3:30 pm

Current Issues in Fuel Diversity

  • What are the long run reliability implications of a gas heavy fleet?
  • Is there any political momentum within state governments or ISO's to keep coal in the supply mix for diversity if long term economics don't support operation?
  • Are there material net changes in the nuclear component of the US fleet?
  • Where do renewables fit into the picture?
Michelle Bloodworth
Vice President, State Affairs and Business Development
America's Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA)
Cris Eugster
Group Executive Vice President; Chief Generation and Strategy Officer
CPS Energy
Michael McInnes
Senior Vice President, Production
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
Stuart Pearman
(Moderator)
Partner and Energy Practice Lead
ScottMadden, Inc.
5:00 pm

Cocktail Reception

7:45 am

DAY TWO - Friday, October 11

8:00 am

Continental Breakfast

8:30 am

Welcome and Introduction

8:35 am

The Demand Picture

  • What's the picture for organic load growth/decline? 
  • How will efficiency/ smart grid initiatives affect demand growth?
  • Will demand response and distributed gen move the needle on making demand more elastic?
  • Will the retail load business model prove too risky in the long run?
  • Is consolidation in the sector inevitable?
  • How costly will reliability for utilities become?
  • How will Utilities incorporate increased distributed generation into their businesses?
Val Jensen
Senior Vice President, Customer Operations
ComEd
Steve Murray
President, Residential
Direct Energy
Steve Pullins
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Green Energy Corp.
Todd Williams
(Moderator)
Partner
ScottMadden, Inc.
9:45 am

Networking Break

Sponsored by

Direct Energy

10:15 am

Financing Trends for New Generation, Transmission and Generation-Related Gas Infrastructure

  • How have dividend taxation changes affected demand for utility equity?
  • What has the market for traditional issuances been like?
  • How has private equity affected investor demand in the sector?
  • How will newly applied structures like MLP's, REITs, Pooling, and Securitization affect financing?
Erik Codrington
Managing Director, Project Finance
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi
Debra Hemsey
Managing Director
GE Energy Financial Services
Jonathan Rod
(Moderator)
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP
Rakesh Shankar
Vice President
Morgan Stanley
12:00 pm

Down to the Wires

  • What are the major FERC and state attitudes toward transmission and distribution needs and expenditures?
  • Will reliability be a major theme after Sandy?
  • What's the state of merchant interstate projects?
  • What strategy are some of the big IOU's pursuing in terms of their aging infrastructure?
  • How will wires businesses deal with the new demand normal?
Robert Bradish
Vice President, Transmission Grid Development
American Electric Power
Michael Gergen
(Moderator)
Partner
Latham & Watkins LLP
Sharon Segner
Assistant Vice President
LS Power
Michael Skelly
President
Clean Line Energy Partners
1:30 pm

Conference Concludes

Hotel and Seminar Information
This two-day seminar will be held at the hotel listed below. The seminar will start promptly at 8:00 AM and will finish at 5:00 PM on the first day. On the second day, the seminar will resume at 8:30 AM and will finish at 1:30 PM. Your registration includes all conference materials and continental breakfast on both days, plus lunch and evening cocktail reception on Day One. Formal business attire.
COVID 19 Information: Please click here for the PGS Covid-19 policy. You can confirm each hotel's specific COVID 19 policy using the link(s) provided below.
Registration Fee and Discounts
The price for this comprehensive two-day seminar is $1,695 (USD).
Register online or Call (843) 212-4038.
  • Additional attendees and government employees receive a 10% discount.
  • Register 4 or more attendees and receive 20% Off. Special pricing is available for groups of 5 or more.
    If you want attendees to pay with separate credit cards or have other questions, please call (843) 212-4038 for assistance.
Payments and Cancellations
Payment is due prior to the start of the seminar by Visa, Master Card, American Express, or corporate check. Seminar fees will be charged to your credit card at the time of registration unless other arrangements have been made. Please make checks payable to "PGS Energy Training" 26 Teal Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Cancellations will result in a credit that is good for 2 years which can be transferred to a colleague. Substitutions may be made at any time. For more information on PGS policies regarding administrative matters and complaint resolution, please contact our offices at (843) 212-4038.
CPE Credits in Specialized Knowledge

This live group seminar is eligible for 10.5 CPE credits. Be aware that state boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. As of January 1, 2002, sponsored learning activities are measured by program length, with one 50-minute period equal to one CPE credit. One-half CPE credit increments (equal to 25 minutes) are permitted after the first credit has been earned in a given learning activity. You may want to verify that the state board from which your participants will be receiving credit accept one-half credits.

PGS Energy Training is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. CPAs interested in attending any seminars should contact our offices for details on CPE credits granted and any prerequisite requirements.
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Who Should Attend

Professionals at utilities and merchant generators concerned with integrated resource management, including responsibility for strategic planning, corporate finance, generation planning and regulatory affairs.Investment banking professionals. Industry regulators.Portfolio managers and analysts.Legal and management consultants to the industry.

Prerequisites and Advance Preparation

This fundamental level group live seminar has no prerequisites. No advance preparation is required before the seminar.

Why Choose PGS?

PGS in Partnership with SNL Energy seminars are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register today, and join the energy professionals who have already attended one of these proven programs.

Program Level & Delivery Method
Intermediate level. CPE delivery method is "Group-Live."