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State of the Sector: Impacts of COVID-19 on the Energy Economy

FINAL Speaker Series Session01 Slides 09.03.20

The pandemic has been a game-changer for so many aspects of the economy, and the energy sector is no exception. Join us for a macro look at the current impacts and market trends occurring that will shape our energy future globally, nationally, and regionally. From job losses and future employment opportunities to fluctuating oil prices and on-shoring of the supply chain; this section offers high-level perspectives to better position you for a future in the energy economy.

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Lee Peterson

Sr. Manager
CohnReznick, LLP

Lee Peterson

Sr. Manager
CohnReznick, LLP

Lee Peterson is a Senior Manager for CohnReznick, LLPs Transaction and Turnaround Renewable Energy Project Finance and Consulting Practice. Since 2004, Lee has been a critical tax advisor in billions of dollars of renewable energy projects within the U.S. and its’ territories. He is also responsible for thought-leadership and energy related governmental affairs. His clients include Fortune 100 companies, domestic and foreign renewable energy project developers, investors and manufacturers.

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PANELISTS

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Jim McDonnell

Chief Operating Officer
Avalon Energy Services, LLC

Jim McDonnell

Chief Operating Officer
Avalon Energy Services, LLC

Jim McDonnell is the Chief Operating Officer of Avalon Energy Services, LLC. He has extensive experience in the energy industry in a variety of capacities. Jim is responsible for the economic analysis, transaction structuring, and implementation of Avalon Energy’s energy supply management, energy efficiency, and distributed energy resource projects. Prior to Avalon Energy, Jim was the CFO of Pepco Energy Services. He has also worked as a field engineer for Dresser Atlas, a Manager with Anderson Consulting, and a Vice President with The Columbia Energy Group. Jim is a past president of the National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC) of the US Association for Energy Economics (USAEE).

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Pat Stanton

Policy Director
E4TheFuture

Pat Stanton

Policy Director
E4TheFuture

A nationally recognized, award-winning expert in regulatory policy analysis and advocacy, Pat Stanton works tirelessly to improve public policies related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and the full range of demand resources. Prior to E4TheFuture she served as policy advocacy lead at CSG (2003-2015) and led a consulting service for Clean Energy Markets participants. Earlier, she was Deputy Commissioner at Massachusetts Dept. of Energy Resources (DOER).

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Gregory Wetstone

President & CEO
ACORE

Gregory Wetstone

President & CEO
ACORE

Gregory Wetstone is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), a national non-profit organization that unites business, policy and finance to accelerate the transition to a renewable energy economy.
Prior to joining ACORE Greg oversaw government affairs as Vice President for Terra-Gen Power LLC, a renewable energy company with utility-scale wind, solar and geothermal energy facilities. Previously, he served as Senior Director for Government and Public Affairs at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and Director of Programs at the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), where he founded the legislative program. Earlier in his career, Greg was Senior Counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Greg has a J.D. from the Duke University School of Law and a B.S. from Florida State University.

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