A rapidly growing number of organizations in Arizona are setting renewable energy and carbon reduction goals and developing strategies to reach them. This is as much financially-driven as emissions-driven and is attracting investment and job opportunities to Arizona. According to the Clean Energy Buyers Association, 2021 broke records for renewable energy corporate procurements. Along with economic development, this growth also poses supply chain and skill shortage challenges for Arizona.

During this session, you will learn about goals corporations and institutions are setting for clean energy. We will discuss how organizations plan to meet these goals and financial opportunities with the Inflation Reduction Act. You will also hear about investments the major utilities are making and the challenges they face in supporting the transition to a clean energy economy. 

Panelists:

• Trevor Ledbetter, Director, Office of Sustainability, University of Arizona

• Todd Komaromy, Director of Resource Planning, Arizona Public Service

• Grant Smedley, Director of Resource Planning, Acquisition & Development, Salt River Project

• Jonathan Simkins, VP, Planning & Administration Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience, American Express

• Todd Brady, Director of Global Public Affairs and Sustainability, Intel Corporation

• Moderator - Ryan Evans, Executive Director, Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy