6-12-20 Roundtable On-Demand: Role(s) of Natural Gas as we Decarbonize NE

Please note: This is an archival video of a webinar that took place on June 12, 2020

Slide Presentations, Speaker & Convenor bios, and other information can be found on our website HERE.

Role(s) of Natural Gas as we Decarbonize New England: Essential Bridge and/or Fundamental Barrier?

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions—Dr. Jonathan Raab

Kick-Off Address: Preview of Gas in Massachusetts 2050 Pathways Analysis

• David Ismay, Undersecretary for Climate Change, MA EEA

Future of Natural Gas in the Electricity Sector (in New England)

• Susan Tierney, Senior Advisor, Analysis Group

• Melanie Kenderdine, Principal, Energy Futures Initiative

• Ken Kimmell, President, Union of Concerned Scientists

• Dan Dolan, President, NEPGA

Future of Natural Gas in the Building Sector (in New England)

• Commissioner Patrick Woodcock, MA DOER

• William Akley, President of Gas Operations, Eversource

• Sheri Givens, VP, US Reg. & Cust. Strategy, National Grid

• Zeyneb Magavi, Co-Director, HEET