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Opening General Session

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PT

    Keynote Speaker(s)

  • Jason Grumet

    Chief Executive Officer
    American Clean Power Association
    Washington, District of Columbia

    • Moderator(s)

  • Kelly Veney Darnell

    Chief Operating Officer, American Clean Power Association (ACP) and President, Clean Power Institute (CPI)
    American Clean Power Association
    Washington, District of Columbia

    • Panelist(s)

  • Laura Beane

    President
    Vestas
    Houston, Texas

  • Mauricio Garcia

    Senior Vice President, Programs
    UnidosUS

  • Matt Tetrault

    Executive Vice President - Engineering & Construction
    Apex Clean Energy

  • Dr. Arlanda Williams

    Vice-Chancellor for Workforce Development
    Delgado Community College

    • Moderator(s)

  • Frank Macchiarola

    Chief Advocacy Officer
    American Clean Power Association, District of Columbia

    • Panelist(s)

  • Jeff Court

    Director of Safety and Training
    Clearway Energy Group
    Scottsdale, Arizona

  • Prashant Krishnan, PE

    Director Health and Safety
    EDP Renewables North America LLC
    Houston, Texas

  • Meghan Semiao

    Director Asset Management and O&M
    Copia Power
    Ashland, New Hampshire

    • Moderator(s)

  • Timothy D. Palmer, CSP, OHST, CHST

    Sr. Vice President Environmental Health and Safety
    Wanzek Construction/MasTec Renewables
    GRANITE CANON, Wyoming

    • Panelist(s)

  • Stuart Binstock

    Director-Board of Trustees
    CIASP-The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

  • David Campbell, MSW (he/him/his)

    Senior Vice President, Quality Management
    ComPsych
    Chicago, Illinois

  • Brent Knight, CSP (he/him/his)

    President & Managing Partner
    Intuitive Safety Solutions
    Edmonds, Washington

ACP CEO Jason Grumet will kick off the conference by exploring ACP's dedication to recruitment, retention, and the advancement of clean energy initiatives. The session will also spotlight the Clean Power Institute and the industry's commitment to building a sustainable, scalable, and diverse workforce.

We'll also welcome a panel of developers and owner/operators, who will delve into safety and training, sharing success stories and lessons learned for a comprehensive exploration of operational excellence.

Plus, expanding on the well-received mental health session from last year, this year's general session will include discussions around normalizing and understanding mental health complexities in the clean power workforce.

ACP is also thrilled to welcome U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) to the Opening Session. Congressman Peters is a true champion of the clean energy industry. In his role on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, he works to shape clean energy policy through bold legislative proposals, and active participation in oversight of federal agencies and hearings on issues which advance our industry. During a pivotal election year, hear his views on what’s on the horizon in Washington this year, how it will impact our industry and why it’s important to get involved.