2023 Clean Energy Summit

About this event

This special event will provide a forum for SCE’s business customers to hear information about California’s greenhouse gas (GHG) goals and regulations, learn from subject matter experts about innovative programs and technologies, and gather best practices from sustainability-focused customers.

Message from the Governor’s Office

· State of California - Christine Hironaka, Senior Advisor for Energy, Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

Panel 1: The Integrated Path to GHG Reduction from 9:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.

Organizations throughout the state are working to help reduce greenhouse gases. What innovative programs are they developing, and how are they collaborating with businesses, communities, and other organizations to accelerate change?

Speakers:

· California Air Resources Board - Rajinder Sahota, Deputy Executive Officer, Climate Change & Research

· California Department of Water Resources - Ted Craddock, Deputy Director, California State Water Project

· Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation - Stephen Cheung, President & CEO

Panel 2: Clean Energy Transformation from a Business and Public Sector Perspective from 10:10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Investing in new technologies, changing operations, and developing innovative approaches to GHG reduction are some of the hallmarks of today's most savvy and proactive enterprises. What are some of the forward-thinking initiatives being implemented to combat climate change?

Speakers:

· Dignity Health Sports Park - Adam Duvendeck, Vice President, Operations

· City of South Pasadena - Ted Gerber, Director, Public Works

· Los Angeles Unified School District - Christos Chrysiliou, Director, Architectural & Engineering Services

· California State University Dominguez Hills - Kenny Seeton, Director, Central Plant Operations & Strategic Energy Projects

· Eastern Municipal Water District - Samuel Robinson, Energy Program Manager