ITFA Americas Event – New York – 29 September 2021

The ITFA Americas Regional Chapter (AMRC) is pleased to announce its first in-person event of 2021 in wonderful New York City!
 
Transitioning to Renewable Energy in the U.S. – Can it be Done?
 
In a world increasingly alarmed by the impact of climate change, most scientists agree that the U.S. needs to transition to an energy sector with net-zero emissions.  The Biden administration has set ambitious clean-energy targets.  However, with the country’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels for power, can this really be accomplished?  A transition to Renewable Energy in the U.S. is not as simple as building more wind and solar farms, but instead requires an extraordinary transformation in all facets of the energy supply – from Production to Transmission and Storage.  What are the obstacles that stand in the way, and how are these challenges best tackled?  Who are the key stakeholders to lead this transformation?  How can we best transition to a net-zero energy system that is robust with universal access while supporting a strong energy economy?  What is the role of the current energy companies and what are they doing?  What cutting edge technology is around the corner that might change the picture?
 
Join us for a timely discussion with a distinguished panel of speakers:
 

Moderator:    

• Diana Bustamante, Head of Trade Finance, Corporates, North America, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking

 
Speakers:        

• Dave Carroll, Chief Renewables Officer, ENGIE North America
• Richard Dovere, Chief Investment Officer, EDPR NA Distributed Generation
• Dr. Harrison Fell, Senior Research Scholar, Center on Global Energy Policy, Columbia University SIPA
• Daniel Gulick, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Aspen Power Partners

 
Date: Wednesday, 29th September 2021
 
Time: 4:30 pm: Check-in (please allow extra time for check-in due to additional check-in requirements)
Proof of vaccination is required by NYAC plus government-issued identification per NYC local guidelines.
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Industry Panel & Discussion
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Networking & Cocktail Reception
 
Venue:  New York Athletic Club (NYAC)
180 Central Park South (corner of 59^th Street & 7th Ave)
 Midtown Manhattan

Attendance is free of charge for ITFA members with a maximum of 3 participants per member institution. Reservations must be made in advance. Click here to register your attendance. Members-only registration window is open from 7-14^thSeptember.
 
Non-Members fee: $100.00 per person on a first come first served basis (paid in advance only). Register
Non-members are kindly requested to register on a first come first served basis from Sept 15^th  onwards.
 
NYAC Dress code: https://www.nyac.org/dress-code

We look forward to seeing everyone at long last on September 29^th, 2021!