Procurement Subscribe

Agenda

The 2026 Maryland Clean Energy Summit returns with another packed two-day agenda. This year, we are driving more value with more programming than ever before:

  • Eight (8) Roundtable Discussions
  • Eight (8) Breakout Sessions
  • Four (4) Plenaries
  • Six (6) Networking Opportunities

Throughout the event, attendees will hear from Maryland legislators, regulators, industry representatives, issue experts, and advocates on how to sustainably power artificial intelligence while keeping utility bills low for Maryland ratepayers. Check out the full agenda to start planning your Summit experience!

Purchase Tickets

7:30 AM

  • Location: Lobby & Ballroom Foyer

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Welcome & Kick Off

9:10 AM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Guest Speakers

9:45 AM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Plenary I: The New Frontier: AI & Utilities of the Future

This opening plenary brings together tech trailblazers and energy leaders to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence and grid infrastructure. Panelists will unpack critical technical and policy solutions required to optimize the grid and accelerate decarbonization, all while powering the future of AI.

10:30 AM

  • Location: Rooms 2101/2102
Sponsored by:

Roundtable I: Addressing Affordability Challenges for Consumers

Achieving affordable, reliable, and clean energy requires the strategic alignment of policy and programming. This roundtable evaluates current regulations and explores new strategies to lower costs for residents. Panelists will analyze the impact of the Utility RELIEF Act while identifying ways to optimize consumer outreach and education across Maryland.
  • Location: Room 0101

Roundtable II: Waste Management and Energy Solutions

This roundtable explores the economic and environmental benefits of diverting waste from landfills. Panelists will examine diverse feedstocks, woody biomass, food waste, and manure, alongside emerging recycling solutions for solar panels and electronics. Discussion will focus on the technologies driving the waste-to-value economy and the regulatory frameworks needed to support sustainable outcomes throughout Maryland.
  • Location: Room 0105

Roundtable III: Storage Pathways & Incentives

As energy demand continues to rise, storage is essential for effective supply management. This roundtable evaluates the strategies, regulations, and incentives required to accelerate battery deployment and ensure a resilient grid throughout the state.
  • Location: Room 1105

Roundtable IV: Evolving Workforce of the Future

AI is fundamentally reshaping the roles and skills required within the climate and energy workplace. This roundtable examines current projections to inform the strategies and investments necessary to develop a workforce prepared for future industry demands throughout the state.

12:30 PM

  • Location: Chesapeake Ballroom

Buffet Luncheon & Program

2:00 PM

  • Location: TBD

Breakout Session I – Track A: Supply Chain for Energy Transition

This session explores permitting friction to interconnection backlogs acts as a constraint on Maryland’s renewable growth. Panelists will analyze practical strategies for accelerating project timelines, standardizing equipment procurement, and optimizing grid efficiency in a carbon-valued world. The conversation will address how navigating shifting global tariffs and trade compliance is essential to keeping project costs manageable and development on track.
  • Location: TBD

Breakout Session I – Track B: What’s Actually Working in Building Decarbonization?

With only 60% of commercial buildings currently meeting established benchmarks, this session takes a look at what is required to hit Maryland’s performance standards. Panelists will evaluate the real-world impact of support programs, including MEA assistance, the Clean Heat Standard, and LEED Certification, to determine which are delivering genuine results. Explore what is needed to bridge the compliance gap and accelerate widespread building decarbonization.
  • Location: TBD

Breakout Session I – Track C: Best Practices in Financing: Affordable, clean energy and resilience for Municipal Governments & Nonprofits

This session provides a practical roadmap to funding essential clean energy and resilience upgrades. Panelists will share actionable insights from the JELLP Program, Operation Ten City, and Maryland’s first geothermal project in Baltimore. They will evaluate the potential of emerging thermal energy networks across the state and highlight the newly developed Climate Change Toolkit. This discussion will also review financial programs designed to make sustainable infrastructure both affordable and accessible.
  • Location: TBD

Breakout Session I – Track D: Solutions for Multi-family & Affordable Housing

Balancing resident affordability with rising operational costs requires innovative approaches to building energy management. Panelists will explore practical strategies to reduce energy expenses in multi-family and affordable housing developments. The conversation will focus directly on how to fund these upgrades, detailing specialized loan programs and financing tools available to property owners and developers.

3:00 PM

  • Location: Main Concourse

Networking Break

3:15 PM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Plenary II: Energy Independence & Security

This plenary will consider the impact of international conflicts on energy markets and power supply. Panelists will share strategies used by industry leaders to mitigate risk while offering guidance on how consumers can enhance resilience and sustainability for the future.

4:15 PM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Closing Remarks

4:30 PM

  • Location: Main Concourse

Networking Reception

5:00 PM

  • Location: TBD

PSC / Legislator Meet & Greet

6:00 PM

  • Location: Patuxent Ballroom

Partner Dinner

7:30 AM

  • Location: Lobby & Ballroom Foyer

Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Welcome

9:15 AM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Keynote Speaker

9:45 AM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom
Sponsored by:

Plenary III: Mapping the Path Ahead: Creating an Energy Plan

10:45 AM

  • Location: Ballroom Foyer

Networking Break

11:00 AM

  • Location: Rooms 2101/2102
Sponsored by:

Roundtable V: Advancing Climate Technology

Maryland is positioned to lead the climate economy through the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies. This roundtable evaluates emerging market-ready innovations and identifies the ecosystem requirements necessary to drive job creation and economic development throughout the state.
  • Location: Room 0101

Roundtable VI: Financing Growth for Clean Energy Developers in a Post ITC World

As Maryland strives to meet the state’s Climate Action Plan, leveraging private capital to deploy clean energy solutions is more critical than ever. With the rollback of federal investment tax credit incentives, project developers need creative funding solutions, including braiding grants with specialized financing, to move projects forward. This panel will discuss the innovative incentives and financing structures available to accelerate project design and development.
  • Location: Room 0105

Roundtable VII: Redirecting the RPS

This session explores whether the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) continues to align with its original intent in the evolving energy landscape. Panelists will examine the direct relationship between renewable energy adoption and affordability, identifying the policy refinements necessary to achieve decarbonization goals without adverse economic impacts to consumers.
  • Location: Room 1105

Roundtables VIII: Beam me up, Scotty: Climate & Transportation of the Future

This session brings together transportation experts to explore the future of sustainable mobility. Panelists will discuss the integration of electric vehicles and alternative fuels into our transportation network. The conversation will focus on the critical infrastructure, public policies, and strategic investments required to support this next generation of mobility.

1:00 PM

  • Location: Chesapeake Ballroom

Awards Luncheon

2:30 PM

  • Location: TBD

Breakout Session II – Track E: Navigating Clean Energy Project Challenges & Contracting

This interactive session offers a practical framework for navigating complex clean energy contracts. Experts will share case studies and proven solutions for managing facility energy costs. Whether you are looking for a step-by-step procurement guide or a therapy session, this Breakout delivers actionable insights.
  • Location: TBD

Breakout Session II – Track F: Barriers to Financing Projects—and How to Overcome Them

Navigating the path from project conception to completion requires a clear understanding of the financial and regulatory bottlenecks that frequently stall progress. Panelists will identify common barriers, such as slow response times during the permitting phase and the necessity of gap loans. They will present actionable strategies to keep development on track. Learn how to overcome these hurdles by combining MEA grants, maximizing incentives, and capitalizing on specialized funding opportunities through green banks.
  • Location: TBD

Breakout Session II – Track G: Innovative Solutions & Materials on the Horizon

Exploring the new frontier of innovation, this session highlights new technology in efficiency and generation. Panelists will showcase cutting-edge advancements in building materials, including smart windows, solar shingles, plug-in solar technologies, and high-efficiency HVAC systems. The conversation will focus on how these pioneering solutions can be integrated into current designs to optimize building performance, lower operational costs, and accelerate carbon reduction.
  • Location: TBD

Breakout Session II – Track H: Data Centers and Energy, Supply, Demand & Conservation

The projected development of data centers is a certainty but how much demand they will create for energy versus available supply is a huge concern as consumers wrestle with affordability even in the current market environment. New regulations recently adopted, along with strategies under consideration for how to balance supply with demand will be the focus of this session. How are other states and Maryland regulators handling this challenge?

3:30 PM

  • Location: Ballroom Foyer

Networking Break

3:45 PM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Plenary IV: Roundtable Reports

This closing plenary features the pivotal insights from the Roundtable discussions. Hear an overview of the collaborative strategies identified by policymakers and industry leaders to overcome barriers and capture the opportunities within the new AI-driven energy landscape.

4:45 PM

  • Location: General Vessey Ballroom

Closing Remarks

To top