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#AEG #REPlus24 –Join us on September 9th for the AEG RE+ Energy, Health & Equity Action Challenge in Anaheim. Secure your spot and be part of the conversation—register here: https://lnkd.in/gyqipfzT If you are a government, nonprofit, or AEG Sponsor, contact Jess Lang ([email protected]) to receive your discounted registration link. “Regarding energy, health, and equity, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months that would benefit LA/Orange County priority communities is ________.” Opening Remarks: - Mary C. Palmer, Director, Energy, Equity & Inclusion, Smart Electric Power Alliance - J. Andrew McAllister, Ph.D., Commissioner, California Energy Commission Speakers: - Heather Repenning, Executive Officer, Sustainability Policy, Los Angeles Metro - Utopia Hill, CEO, Reactivate - Tara Tisopulos, Deputy Director of Sustainability, County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling - David Ford, Government Relations Manager, Southern California Edison (SCE) California Edison - Amy Lahav, Director, Vahala Energy Solutions (AEG RE+ Las Vegas Update) Discussion Leaders: - Henry Coia, Director, IoT Partnerships, Verizon - Kristy David, Senior VP, Clean Energy & Infrastructure, JLL - Patrick Burgess, Vice President, Willdan - Christopher Rhie, Founder & Principal, Rhie Planning LLC - Paul Douglas, President, The JPI Group - Aron Bowman, President, ELM Microgrid & ELM Solar, ELM Companies - Benjamin Lee, P.E., Director, Distribution Planning & Grid Modernization, Electric Power Engineers - Adewale OgunBadejo, VP, Workforce Development, GRID Alternatives The AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Energy, Health, & Equity is a half day workshop designed for up to 80 leaders to: 1. Collaboratively identify a critical obstacle preventing a breakthrough impact regarding energy, health, and equity in priority LA/Orange County communities 2. Work as cross sector teams to pitch a 12-month solution 3. Stand up a volunteer Task Force committed to delivering the solution in 12 months and presenting the outcome at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Sponsorship Opportunity Available: Partner with us for the AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Energy, Health, & Equity, and gain visibility among leading experts and innovators dedicated to creating impactful solutions for LA/Orange County. Your support will drive critical progress and highlight your commitment to transformative change in our communities. Contact [email protected] for more information. #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #socal RE+ Events Wade B. Lesley Fondren Willdan Efficiency: SoCal CCAEJ Action California Climate Action Corps H.G. Chissell S&C Electric Company Itron, Inc. Nipesh Patel, MBA Lynn Peugh - CMP

"When we think of decarbonization, our community and our customers are going to have to play a part." - Marie Steele, NV Energy. Listen to this podcast and more from last year's RE+23 in Las Vegas: https://lnkd.in/gMg5fsSK Join us on September 9th for the AEG RE+ 24 Energy, Health & Equity Action Challenge in Anaheim! Register here to participate: https://lnkd.in/ewZynA8E If you are a government, nonprofit, or AEG Sponsor, contact Jess Lang ([email protected]) to receive your discounted registration link. “Regarding energy, health, and equity, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months that would benefit Southern California priority communities is ________.” Speakers:  - Mary C. Palmer, Director, Energy, Equity & Inclusion, Smart Electric Power Alliance - Heather Repenning, Executive Officer, Sustainability Policy, Los Angeles Metro - Utopia Hill, CEO, Reactivate - Amy Lahav, Director, Vahala Energy Solutions Discussion Leaders: - Henry Coia, Director, IoT Partnerships, Verizon - Samantha Ortega, Government Relations Manager, ChargerHelp! - Christopher Rhie, Founder & Principal, Rhie Planning LLC - Paul Douglas, President, The JPI Group - Benjamin Lee, P.E., Director, Distribution Planning & Grid Modernization, Electric Power Engineers Sponsorship Opportunity Available: Partner with us for the AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Energy, Health, & Equity, and gain visibility among leading experts and innovators dedicated to creating impactful solutions for Southern California. Your support will drive critical progress and highlight your commitment to transformative change in our communities. Contact [email protected] for more information. #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #socal RE+ Events Wade B. Lesley Fondren SoCalGas Willdan Efficiency: SoCal Inland SoCal Climate Collaborative (ISC3) CCAEJ Action Orange County Government California Climate Action Corps California Climate Exchange California Climate Investments Southern California Edison (SCE) ELM Companies Aron Bowman EPC Power Corp JLL H.G. Chissell S&C Electric Company Itron, Inc. Nipesh Patel, MBA Lynn Peugh - CMP

⚡ 🚌 #AEGNewYork: Today is the #ElectrifyZerega Community Roundtable at GVC LTD Bus and Transit in the Bronx. This is the #EZTaskForce's 3rd community roundtable as part of their 12-month mission to address the obstacle: "creative policy and unique solutions for fleet charging and truck parking in dense industrial business zones, with a focus on Zerega Avenue." Learn more below! This obstacle was derived from the presentations provided by Sara Boukdad (Con Edison), Zach Miller (Trucking Association of New York) and Brian Ross (bp pulse) at the 2023 AEG/NECEC Northeast Clean Transportation Summit. The #ElectrifyZerega Community Roundtable aims to connect fleet owners and community members to assess their needs and expectations for electric bus infrastructure. Through targeted presentations and discussions, the workshop will focus on: - Confirming fleet owners' interest and specific needs to support funding proposals. - Understanding community expectations to guide future planning. - Defining key components for a benefits agreement, including workforce development, education, and health. Speakers: - Michael LaVallie, CEO, GVC LTD - Kenneth Jack (BSME, MBA, NACD.DC), Founder & CEO, KenetIQ LLC (Task Force Lead) - Michael Townsend, Head of Compliance, GVC LTD - Pedro L. Barry, Co-Director of the NYSERDA Bronx/Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub & Director of Outreach and Community Affairs, Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. - Isabela Brown, Senior Policy Advisor, NYC Mayor's Office of Climate & Environmental Justice - David Chernack, Program Manager, Empire Clean Cities - Matt Berlin, CEO, @NYCSBUS - Kaveh Aflaki, CEO, IEMS Solution Discussion Leaders: - Susan McSherry, Director, Alternative Fuel Programs, New York City Department of Transportation - Zach Miller, Director of Metro Region Operations, TANY About the #ElectrifyZerega Task Force: Formed in November 2023, the #ElectrifyZerega Task Force (#EZTF) aims to coordinate, convene and document community engagements to expedite Medium Duty/Heavy Duty (MD/HD) fleet electrification in the Zerega Avenue Industrial Business Zone (Z-IBZ). The goals of this Task Force are to: - Stimulate public/private investment - Create workforce development opportunities - Alleviate acute community health burdens Thank you to our contributing Task Force Volunteers: - Pat Sentlingar, ELM Companies - Susan McSherry, NYC Department of Transportation - Mark Simon - Zach Miller, Trucking Association of NY - Brian Ross, bp pulse fleet - Kenneth Jack, KenetIQ LLC - Dave Sparber, Soulful Synergy, LLC - Maria Fields, Sprocket Power - Nathan Putnam, Green Bridge Corporation - Kaveh Aflaki, IEMS Solutions - Preston Roper, NineDot Energy - Bill Serratore, City of Yonkers - Matt Berlin, NYC School Bus Umbrella Services, Inc - Dwayne R. Norris, Soulful Synergy - Mariana Chissell, AEG - H.G. Chissell, AEG #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #bronx #zeregaavenue #airquality #newyorkcity #transportation

#AEG #REPlus24 – Exciting news! David Ford from Southern California Edison (SCE) will speak at the AEG RE+ Energy, Health & Equity Action Challenge on September 9th during RE+ 24 in Anaheim. Secure your spot and be part of the conversation—register here: https://lnkd.in/gyqipfzT If you are a government, nonprofit, or AEG Sponsor, contact Jess Lang ([email protected]) to receive your discounted registration link. “Regarding energy, health, and equity, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months that would benefit Southern California priority communities is ________.” Opening Remarks: - Mary C. Palmer, Director, Energy, Equity & Inclusion, Smart Electric Power Alliance - J. Andrew McAllister, Ph.D., Commissioner, California Energy Commission Speakers: - Heather Repenning, Executive Officer, Sustainability Policy, Los Angeles Metro - Utopia Hill, CEO, Reactivate - Tara Tisopulos, Deputy Director of Sustainability, County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling - David Ford, Government Relations Manager, Southern California Edison - Amy Lahav, Director, Vahala Energy Solutions (AEG RE+ Las Vegas Update) Discussion Leaders: - Henry Coia, Director, IoT Partnerships, Verizon - Kristy David, Senior VP, Clean Energy & Infrastructure, JLL - Samantha Ortega, Government Relations Manager, ChargerHelp! - Christopher Rhie, Founder & Principal, Rhie Planning LLC - Paul Douglas, President, The JPI Group - Aron Bowman, President, ELM Microgrid & ELM Solar, ELM Companies - Benjamin Lee, P.E., Director, Distribution Planning & Grid Modernization, Electric Power Engineers - Adewale OgunBadejo, VP, Workforce Development, GRID Alternatives The AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Energy, Health, & Equity is a half day workshop designed for up to 80 leaders to: 1. Collaboratively identify a critical obstacle preventing a breakthrough impact regarding energy, health, and equity in priority Southern California communities 2. Work as cross sector teams to pitch a 12-month solution 3. Stand up a volunteer Task Force committed to delivering the solution in 12 months and presenting the outcome at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Sponsorship Opportunity Available: Partner with us for the AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Energy, Health, & Equity, and gain visibility among leading experts and innovators dedicated to creating impactful solutions for Southern California. Your support will drive critical progress and highlight your commitment to transformative change in our communities. Contact [email protected] for more information. #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #socal RE+ Events Wade B. Lesley Fondren Willdan Efficiency: SoCal CCAEJ Action California Climate Action Corps H.G. Chissell S&C Electric Company Itron, Inc. Nipesh Patel, MBA Lynn Peugh - CMP

🏢 ⚡ #AEGDMV: Last week, the DMV Building Electrification Task Force successfully completed their 90-day sprint with the "AEG DMV Building Electrification Task Force Roundtable". Read more on the Task Force's results below: Task Force Lead: Josephine Tucker, JLL Co-Leads: Kristin Niver, Thompson Coburn LLP. & Greg Streiff, ESGx ⚡ On June 18th, the Task Force committed to achieving this 90-day sprint: "Convene select stakeholders to develop a replicable win/win process for project dev/execution using a block-by-block approach, starting with these priority areas based on obsolescence risk, electrification/sustainability needs, and potential office conversion opportunities." ✅ On August 22nd, the Task Force convened a roundtable with investors, utility companies, and building owners to strategically electrify buildings in the Golden Triangle BID of DC. With rising office vacancies and multiple local amenities, The Golden Triangle has a unique opportunity for investment in energy efficient office conversions to accelerate decarbonization. ⏱ Participants agreed on the Task Force's next 90 day-sprint: - Develop a public information deck for BIDs nationwide to aid in converting inefficient office buildings, including details on federal resources for improving efficiency. - Identify and share financing options for target area office properties to support sustainability improvements, and collaborate with the City Administrator to address regulatory or financial barriers. - Perform detailed case studies on four key buildings, examining current systems, constraints, and preferences, and consider a survey or focus group of building owners and developers. Congratulations to these Task Force Volunteers (new and existing) who make these 90-day sprints a reality: - Josephine Tucker, JLL (Co-Lead) - Kristin Niver, Thompson Coburn (Co-Lead) - Greg Streiff, ESGx (Co-Lead) - Attiya Holt, INF Associates - Arash Zarmehr, PhD, EIT, LEED, ENV SP, WSP in the U.S. - Jay Wilson, JLL - Sri Sekar, DC Green Bank - Ronald Hobson, DC Green Bank - David Sachs, PE, AKF Group - Jamie Donovan, Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) - Josh Lasky, The George Washington University - Mansi Talwar, C.E.M, LEED AP, The George Washington University - Yolanda Bonner, Building Innovation Hub - Patti Boyd, DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) - Luke Lanciano, The Tower Companies - Ryan Snow, USGBC - Pam Maines, ZeroEnergy - Tyler Wyka, The George Washington University - Nick Burger DC Department of Energy & Environment - Nikola Jovic, PE, CEM, DC Sustainable Energy Utility - Mark Simpson, GOLDEN TRIANGLE BID CORPORATION - Hadiza Joy Bamgbose, LStreet Partners Thank you to our: Host: The George Washington University Lunch Sponsor: The Tower Companies Want to get involved? Contact [email protected] for more information! #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #washingtondc #goldentriangle #buildingelectrification #dmv H.G. Chissell The Carbon League

💡 #AEG #RePlus24: "Funding needs to be optimized so that we are able to get more impact in our disadvantaged communities." - Amy Lahav. Catch this insightful discussion from last year's AEG RE+ 23 Action Challenge in Las Vegas on the AEG Podcast. We're thrilled to have Amy update us on the #AEGLasVegas 12-month Task Force on September 9th. 👉 Listen to the AEG Podcast: https://lnkd.in/emX_QwTe 🌟 Join us for the AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Energy, Health & Equity in Anaheim, CA on September 9th. 📅 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyqipfzT Special Offer: Government, nonprofit, or AEG sponsors can get a discounted registration link by contacting Jess Lang at [email protected]. Opening Remarks: - Mary C. Palmer, Director, Energy, Equity & Inclusion, Smart Electric Power Alliance - J. Andrew McAllister, Ph.D., Commissioner, California Energy Commission Speakers: - Heather Repenning, Executive Officer, Sustainability Policy, Los Angeles Metro - Utopia Hill, CEO, Reactivate - Tara Tisopulos, Deputy Director of Sustainability, County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling - Amy Lahav, Director, Vahala Energy Solutions (AEG RE+ Las Vegas Update) Discussion Leaders: - Henry Coia, Director, IoT Partnerships, Verizon - Kristy David, Senior VP, Clean Energy & Infrastructure, JLL - Aron Bowman, President, ELM Microgrid & ELM Solar, ELM Companies - Samantha Ortega, Government Relations Manager, ChargerHelp! - Christopher Rhie, Founder & Principal, Rhie Planning LLC - Paul Douglas, President, The JPI Group - Benjamin Lee, P.E., Director, Distribution Planning & Grid Modernization, Electric Power Engineers - Adewale OgunBadejo, VP, Workforce Development, GRID Alternatives Sponsorship Opportunity: Elevate your brand and support transformative solutions in Southern California. Contact Jess Lang at [email protected] for more information on partnering with us. #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #socal RE+ Events Wade B. Lesley Fondren Willdan Efficiency: SoCal Inland SoCal Climate Collaborative (ISC3) CCAEJ Action California Climate Action Corps Southern California Edison (SCE) H.G. Chissell Itron, Inc. Nipesh Patel, MBA Lynn Peugh - CMP

#AEG #REPlus24 – We’re excited to announce that Commissioner J. Andrew McAllister of the California Energy Commission will deliver Opening Remarks on September 9th at the AEG RE+ Energy, Health & Equity Action Challenge during RE+ 24 in Anaheim! Don’t miss this opportunity—register now: https://lnkd.in/gyqipfzT If you are a government, nonprofit, or AEG Sponsor, contact Jess Lang ([email protected]) to receive your discounted registration link. “Regarding energy, health, and equity, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months that would benefit Southern California priority communities is ________.” Opening Remarks: - Mary C. Palmer, Director, Energy, Equity & Inclusion, Smart Electric Power Alliance - J. Andrew McAllister, Ph.D., Commissioner, California Energy Commission Speakers: - Heather Repenning, Executive Officer, Sustainability Policy, Los Angeles Metro - Utopia Hill, CEO, Reactivate - Tara Tisopulos, Deputy Director of Sustainability, County of Orange, OC Waste & Recycling - Amy Lahav, Director, Vahala Energy Solutions (AEG RE+ Las Vegas Update) Discussion Leaders: - Henry Coia, Director, IoT Partnerships, Verizon - Kristy David, Senior VP, Clean Energy & Infrastructure, JLL - Samantha Ortega, Government Relations Manager, ChargerHelp! - Christopher Rhie, Founder & Principal, Rhie Planning LLC - Paul Douglas, President, The JPI Group - Benjamin Lee, P.E., Director, Distribution Planning & Grid Modernization, Electric Power Engineers - Adewale OgunBadejo, VP, Workforce Development, GRID Alternatives The AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Energy, Health, & Equity is a half day workshop designed for up to 80 leaders to: 1. Collaboratively identify a critical obstacle preventing a breakthrough impact regarding energy, health, and equity in priority Southern California communities 2. Work as cross sector teams to pitch a 12-month solution 3. Stand up a volunteer Task Force committed to delivering the solution in 12 months and presenting the outcome at RE+ 2025 in Las Vegas, NV. Sponsorship Opportunity Available: Partner with us for the AEG RE+ 24 Action Challenge on Energy, Health, & Equity, and gain visibility among leading experts and innovators dedicated to creating impactful solutions for Southern California. Your support will drive critical progress and highlight your commitment to transformative change in our communities. Contact [email protected] for more information. #energy #equity #resilience #climate #health #socal RE+ Events Wade B. Lesley Fondren Willdan Efficiency: SoCal Inland SoCal Climate Collaborative (ISC3) CCAEJ Action California Climate Action Corps Southern California Edison (SCE) ELM Companies Aron Bowman H.G. Chissell S&C Electric Company Itron, Inc. Nipesh Patel, MBA Lynn Peugh - CMP

Welcome to The Carbon League #DMV24Q3 Grid Mod Task Force! Here are the volunteers who will work together for on their first 90-day sprint to solve the critical obstacle from yesterday's AEG DMV Stakeholder Challenge on Grid Modernization. Thank you for your leadership! Obstacle: "Regarding Grid Modernization, to achieve DMV's Climate, Health and Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is... Aligning comprehensive planning with utilities, government, and large campus/DoD facilities for implementation of advanced grid technologies (including thermal energy networks) to ensure coordinated progress and resource alignment.” - Derived from the obstacle statements provided by Mansi Talwar, C.E.M, LEED AP (GWU) and Tim Tetreault (SERDP & ESTCP) 90-Days: Define data requirements (for distributed energy systems), identify fund pathways and key stakeholders, assess developer appetite. 12-Months: Execute market analysis, create solicitation that meets all the needs from 90 days research. Thank you to these new Task Force volunteers who will work to carry out the proposed 90-day sprint: - Kristofer Zimmerman, Joint Base Andrews (Lead) - Divesh Gupta, Baltimore Gas and Electric - Andrea Garcia-Fernandez, The JPI Group - Margaret Niehoff, Baker Tilly US - Audrey Schulman, HEETlabs - Jason Schwartz, Lutron Electronics - Mansi Talwar, The George Washington University - Sophie Jones, The George Washington University - Sandrine Schultz, ASN EI&E - Robert F. Parker, Maryland Clean Energy Center - Luke Lanciano, The Tower Companies - Elizabeth (Liz) King, Georgetown University - Nikola Jovic, PE, CEM, DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) - Mike Virgilio, GSA - Tim Tetreault, SERDP & ESTCP - Clarence Bell, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Stephanie González Llamas, Limbach - Shalom Flank, Microgrid Architect - Bill Muras, CFA, CEM, Naval Postgraduate School - Tyler Wyka, The George Washington University Stay tuned for more updates on their exciting work. Please contact [email protected] if you're interested in getting involved! Request an Invite to our next Stakeholder Challenge here: https://lnkd.in/ewTJbA2 #climate #health #equity #resilience #energy #gridmodernization #washingtondc #maryland #virginia H.G. Chissell

Here are the results from yesterday's #AEGDMV 24Q3 Stakeholder Challenge on Grid Modernization. Scroll through below to see the selected critical obstacle, 90-day sprint, and volunteer task force members. Thank you to our Host: The George Washington University Welcome Remarks: - Baxter Goodly, Vice President, Division of Safety & Operations, The George Washington University Opening Remarks: - Ted Trabue, Commissioner, Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia - Brian Hanlon, Director, District of Columbia Department of Buildings Speakers: - Mansi Talwar, C.E.M, LEED AP, Executive Director, Engineering, Utilities & Energy, The George Washington University - Tim Tetreault, Program Manager for Energy & Water, SERDP & ESTCP - Divesh Gupta, Director, Clean Energy Solutions, Baltimore Gas and Electric Discussion Leaders: - Brian Breissinger, Assistant Vice President, Environmental Scientist, WSP in the U.S. - Monica D., Director, Federal Partnerships, Southern Company - Kristofer Zimmerman, Community Planning Liaison, Joint Base Andrews - Audrey Schulman, Executive Director, HEETlabs - Margaret Niehoff, Manager, Energy Advisory, Baker Tilly US - Jason Schwartz, DC Experience Center Lead, Lutron Electronics Thank you, The Tower Companies for Sponsoring the AEG DMV Building Electrification Task Force Roundtable Congratulations to these Task Forces on completing their milestones: - AEG DMV 24Q2 Building Electrification Task Force - Led by Josephine Tucker and supported by Tyler Wyka - AEG DMV 23Q4 Mobility & Clean Transportation "Ride for the Region" Task Force - Led by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Supported by Mobolade Olawale, PMP® & Ben Vergara, GWU Thank you to these new Task Force volunteers who will work to carry out the proposed 90-day sprint: - Kristofer Zimmerman, Joint Base Andrews (lead) - Divesh Gupta, Baltimore Gas & Electric - Andrea Garcia-Fernandez, The JPI Group - Margaret Niehoff, Baker Tilly - Audrey Schulman, HEETlabs - Jason Schwartz, Lutron - Mansi Talwar, The George Washington University - Sophie Jones, The George Washington University - Sandrine Schultz, ASN EI&E - Robert F. Parker, Maryland Clean Energy Center - Luke Lanciano, The Tower Companies - Elizabeth (Liz) King, Georgetown University - Nikola Jovic, PE, CEM, DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) - Mike Virgilio, GSA - Tim Tetreault, SERDP-ESTCP - Clarence Bell, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Stephanie González Llamas, Limbach - Shalom Flank, Microgrid Architect - Bill Muras, CFA, CEM, Naval Postgraduate School - Tyler Wyka, The George Washington University Request an Invite to our next Stakeholder Challenge here: https://lnkd.in/ewTJbA2 #climate #health #equity #resilience #energy #gridmodernization #washingtondc #maryland #virginia H.G. Chissell