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    Clean Energy 101

    Monday, June 1, 2026
    1:00 PM - 4:30 PM CT
    Location: George Bush Ballroom C (Level 3)
    Emerging Leaders
    New to the industry or looking to expand the breadth of your knowledge? Join this session for a primer on the fundamentals and latest insights into utility-scale clean energy. Anyone wanting to learn the basics of utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage will benefit from this engaging, interactive session and will leave prepared to get the most from the specialized sessions taking place throughout the conference.

    Additional registration is required for this session. Add it to an existing registration or register today and add it as an add on.

    Clean Energy 101 Program:

    Welcome Remarks
    Spencer Brignac, Senior Director, Member Sales & Engagement, American Clean Power Association

    Clean Power Market Overview
    Kelsey Hallahan, Senior Director, Market Intelligence, American Clean Power Association

    Solar Power 101
    Cecelia Grasseschi, Senior Research Analyst, American Clean Power Association

    Wind Power 101
    Sean Chung, Senior Research Analyst, American Clean Power Association

    Load Growth & Power Demand
    Anthony Fratto, Senior Director, Research & Analysis, American Clean Power Association

    Clean Power Workforce & Jobs
    Sam Ramsey, Director of Programs, Clean Power Institute

    Clean Power Manufacturing
    Chris Accou, Manager, Supply Chain Policy, American Clean Power Association

    Energy Storage 101
    Bennett Fuson, Director, Energy Storage Policy
    Ian McClenny, Deputy Director, Energy Storage Policy

    Commercial Elements of the Clean Power Industry
    Chris Zeisler, PhD, Commercial Services Lead, Natural Power

    Concluding Remarks
    Kelsey Hallahan, Senior Director, Market Intelligence, American Clean Power Association

    Meet the Experts