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October 21, 2025; Event is free and open to the public
Hosted at Washington & Jefferson College
Lunch provided for attendees
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Join us this October for the Pennsylvania Energy Ecosystem Conference, a timely gathering focused on the rapid changes reshaping the energy landscape at the federal, state, and local levels. Over the past year, energy policy and market dynamics have evolved significantly, with important implications for communities across the Commonwealth.
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This conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to provide updates on key energy issues—power generation, grid resilience, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments. Presenters will share insights on how these shifts are affecting state and local governments, with a special focus on what public officials need to know to navigate today’s complex energy ecosystem.
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Designed for leaders and decision-makers, the conference offers an opportunity to stay informed, exchange perspectives, and prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead in Pennsylvania’s energy future.
Agenda
9:00/ Welcome
Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, President, Washington & Jefferson College
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9:05/ The Pennsylvania Energy Landscape and State Policies
Adam Walters, Senior Energy Advisor, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
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9:25/ The Current Federal Energy Landscape
Gary Steinbauer, Environmental Attorney, Babst Calland
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9:45/ Data Center Development and the Need for Power
Kevin Sunday, Energy, Technology, Infrastructure and Manufacturing Policy Consultant, McNees Government Relations
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10:10/ The Promise of Geothermal and Distributed Energy Generation
Dr. Corey Young, Director, Center for Energy Policy and Management at Washington & Jefferson College
10:30/ Networking Break
10:45/ Current Pennsylvania Projects: Fort Cherry
Greg Thurnher, Senior Vice President Power Generation, Liberty Energy
11:20/ Natural Gas Developments
Kim Price, Director, Corporate Ventures Affairs, EQT Corporation
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11:40/ Coal in the Commonwealth
Matt Mackowiak, Director, Government Affairs, Core Resources
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12:00/ Lunch Break
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1:00/ Welcome and Introduction
Michele Johnston, PG, Principal Investigator, CAP
1:05/ Appalachian Subsurface Geology and Carbon Sequestration
Kristin M. Carter, PG, CPG, PA Project Manager, CAP
1:35/ Hidden Wells, Hidden Risks: What Carbon Storage Developers Need to Know
Amanda M. Veazey, Geologist, EDGE Engineering and Science
2:05/ The 21st Century Power Plant Project and Operator Perspective on CCUS and Market Considerations
Jacqueline Fidler, Vice President, Environmental & Sustainability, Core Natural Resources
2:40/ Class VI wells, Resources, and Panel Q&A
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