Speakers Set for PA Energy Ecosystem Conference

The speaker lineup is set for the Pennsylvania Energy Ecosystem Conference on Oct. 21, hosted by the Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College.

Plan to join us for this free day-long event that will discuss the evolving energy landscape in the state as rising demand for electricity, rapid growth in data center development, and major policy shifts converge. Registration is now open by visiting wjenergy.org/energyecosystem2025.

Speakers will include:

• Adam Walters, Senior Energy Advisor, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development

• Gary Steinbauer, Environmental Attorney, Babst Calland

• Kevin Sunday, Energy, Technology, Infrastructure and Manufacturing Policy Consultant, McNees Government Relations

• Dr. Corey Young, Director, Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College

• Greg Thurnher, Senior Vice President Power Generation, Liberty Energy

• Kim Price, Director, Corporate Ventures Affairs, EQT Corporation

• Matt Mackowiack, Director, Government Affairs, Core Resource

• Kris Carter, Assistant State Geologist, Pa. Geological Survey

The conference, co-hosted the Central Appalachian Partnership for Carbon Storage Deployment, will explore changes in the state’s energy landscape and policy, rapid growth in development of power-hungry data centers and the effects on the region’s natural gas and coal industries. The afternoon session will feature a fireside chat with a number of experts on the role of carbon storage deployment, with time for discussion. Several emerging technologies, including geothermal and distributed energy sources, that can help meet Pennsylvania’s increasing energy needs will also be discussed. The full agenda is available here.

The conference, at Yost Auditorium in the Burnett Center on the W&J campus, will begin at 8 a.m. with a networking breakfast and continue until 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. To register for this complimentary event, click HERE or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pennsylvania-energy-ecosystem-conference-tickets-1611239152679?aff=oddtdtcreator.

The seminar is approved for five Continuing Legal Education credits in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. Contact the Washington County Bar Association at wcba@washcobar.org for information or visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9r26tzg to register for credits.