NPUC Decarbonization Solutions Forum

Welcome to the National Public Utilities Council (NPUC) Forum! Zpryme, in partnership with the NPUC and Motive Power, will host the inaugural NPUC Decarbonization Solutions Forum at Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) headquarters in Sacramento, California on Thursday, March 9, 2023!

Together our team will provide a robust and action-oriented platform on how utilities can accelerate decarbonization targets and programs.

The purpose of this Thought Leader Forum is to…

Enable two-way knowledge, pain points, and program strategies across utility participants
Capture key industry input on recommended roadmaps, paths, and technology needed to accelerate net zero programs
Recognize Utilities leading the way in decarbonization
Enhance the awareness of the NPUC and provide hands-on opportunity to learn about and use NPUC resources

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Agenda

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Opening Keynote – The NPUC Annual Decarbonization Report

The NPUC’s Annual Decarbonization Report tells us where utilities stood on decarbonization and ESG efforts last year and what we can expect in the coming years.

9:45 AM | Fireside Chat – How SMUD Embraced Risk And Lessons Learned From Challenges And Failures

An interview with SMUD leadership about why they’re succeeding in decarbonization efforts and goals during an era of slow progress and hesitancy.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Break

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Workshop – Addressing decarbonization costs and funding opportunities for utilities of all sizes

A round table/workshop discussion to discuss financial barriers to decarbonization and share solutions for circumventing them

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch and Networking

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Panel – Regulation: What’s Coming With ESG

A deep dive into the regulatory landscape surrounding decarbonization: where it’s heading, what needs to be addressed, and strategies for making the system work for your organization. We will also discuss what policy discussions are ongoing, forthcoming, or otherwise necessary to accelerating decarbonization in the space.

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Workshop – Supporting Technological Transitions for a Modern Utility Workforce

A top-to-bottom exhcange of information on how utilities can accelerate the implementation of new technologies and systems without sacrificing data access, reliability, security, and the well-being of the workforce.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Break

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM | Panel – Establishing Community Outreach

A discussion about the role communities play in a net zero and zero carbon energy future and how utilities can partner with community stakeholders to create a thriving sustainable environment for all parties.

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Open Roundtable

An hour of discussion between all attendees that will address practical solutions to decarbonization challenges that run the gamut from industry-wide to utility-specific.