2016 EBA NORTHEAST
CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING
June 24, 2016
JAMS
620 8th Ave., 34th Fl.
New York, NY 10018
New York, NY
2016 EBA NORTHEAST CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING
Summary
The energy sector in the Northeast Region is facing unprecedented market changes. With policy initiatives that are
driving efficiency and resiliency in regional retail and wholesale markets, the Northeast is undergoing dynamic and
exciting change.
From generator retirements driving planning, policy and tariff issues and FERC investigations under Section 5 of the
Natural Gas Act, to market innovations driving efficient retail alternative energy deployment, this is truly an exciting time
to work in our sector. The Energy Bar Association Northeast Chapter will bring together regulators, ISO Staff, industry
executives and stakeholders to discuss initiatives that are moving the efficiency and resiliency of the sector forward in
the aftermath of catastrophic events such as Hurricane Sandy. Don’t miss one of the most exciting EBA meetings of the
year!
Agenda
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016
6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
Welcome Networking Reception
JAMS, 620 8th Ave., 34th Fl., New York, NY 10018
FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 2016
8:00 am
Registration
9:00 am to 9:10 am
Welcome and Introduction
E m m a F. Hand, P res ident , E nergy B ar A s s oc iat ion, Dent ons US LLP
Roni F. Epstein, President, Northeast Chapter of the Energy Bar Association
and Director of Strategic Engagement, Pace Energy and Climate Center
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Carmen A. Cintron, Acting Chief Judge
9:10 am to 9:30 am
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
9:30 am to 10:45 am
Generator Retirements, Recent Tariff, Planning and Policy Issues
P JM, IS O-NE and NY S IO Couns el will dis c us s Is s ues driving Generat or
Ret irement s and Regulat ory Res pons es , inc luding an ex aminat ion of mark et
c ondit ions , planning implic at ions and rec ent Tariff filings .
Moderat or:
P anelis t s :
Garry A. Brown, Former Chairman
New York State Public Service Commission
Vincent P. Duane, SVP and General Counsel
PJM Interconnection, L.L.C
Theodore J. Paradi se, A s s is t ant General Couns el Operat ions & P lanning, I S O New E ngland I nc .
Carl F. Patk a, A s s is t ant General Couns el, New Y ork
I ndependent S ys t em Operat or, I nc .
10:45 am to 11:00 am
Networking Break
11:00 am to 12:15 pm
Section 5 Gas Proceedings, FERC Investigation of Pipelines -Burning Issues
This panel will look at four pipeline investigations ongoing before FERC and the issues
driving FERC's investigation.
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Moderat or:
P anelis t s :
Randy C. Rucinski, National Fuel
Dena E ve W i ggi ns, P res ident and CE O
Natural Gas Supply Association
Geoffrey B. Inge, Director Regulatory Services, US
Energy Services
Paul Korman, Partner, Van Ness Feldman, LLP
Andrea Jean Chambers, General Counsel, P r o c e s s
G a s Consumers Group
12:15 pm to 1:30 pm
Networking Lunch
1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Hot Topics in the Northeast; A survey of key regional initiatives
This P anel will ex amine t he Reinvent ing t he E nergy V is ion (RE V ) proc eeding in
New Y ork , t he Load Dis plac ement Tariff in Ont ario, Mark et S t ruc t ure
Init iat ives in New E ngland, and pipeline ex pans ion init iat ives in Canada
Moderat or:
C a r l P e c h m a n , Economist, Office of Policy and Innovation
at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
P anelis t s :
Kerry Stroup, Manager, State Legislative and Regulatory ,
PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
Peter Fraser, Vice President, Industry Operations and
Performance, Ontario Energy Board
Aleck Dadson, Vice President, StrategyCorp Inc.
Scott Weiner, Deputy for Mark ets and Innovation, New York
Public Service Commission
2:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Networking Break
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
New Developments in Energy Arbitration and Mediation
The panel will discuss developments in arbitration and mediation in the energy sector
including recent cases in Canada, the United States and Europe The panel involves
leading practitioners from Washington, New York and Calgary.
Moderat or:
Gordon Kai ser, J A MS Toront o, W as hingt on
P anelis t s :
David R. Haigh, Burnett Duck worth & Palmer LLP, Calgary
Steven A. Shapiro, Resolution Matters, Inc., Washington
Peter Woodin, JAMS, NY
A Special thank you to our sponsors:
About the Energy Bar Association:
The Energy Bar Association is an international, non-profit association of attorneys, non-attorney
professionals, and students active in all areas of energy law. The EBA promotes the professional excellence
and ethical integrity of its members in the practice, administration, and development of energy laws,
regulations and policies. The EBA provides superior educational programming, networking opportunities, and
information resources. Find more information at www.eba-net.org.
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2016 Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting – June 23-24, 2016
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