Schedule

Guest Moderator: Vice Chair Siva Gunda Panelists: Commissioner J. Andrew McAllister, California Energy CommissionPresident Alice Busching Reynolds, California Public Utilities CommissionMark Rothleder, California ISOCommissioner Nancy Skinner, California Energy Commission California’s ambitious 7 GW load shift goal by 2030 is pivotal to advancing the state’s clean energy transition. This fireside chat will set the stage for the day’s discussions by outlining California’s demand flexibility vision and priorities from California’s energy leaders.

Senator Josh Becker, California State Senate

Guest Moderator: Ben Finkelor Panelists: Dan Buch, California Public Utilities CommissionJoe Desmond, California Efficiency + Demand Management CouncilDavid Jacot, Los Angeles Department of Water & PowerChanel Parson, Southern California EdisonBeth Reid, Olivine This session will bring together key stakeholders to share critical updates, success stories, and challenges from existing programs and incentives. Panelists will explore what’s working, where gaps remain, and what strategies can accelerate progress.

Guest Moderator: Stefanie Wayland Panelists: Keith Graeber, California Lighting Technology CenterAchintya Madduri, California Public Utilities CommissionBruce Nordman, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryMitch Sears, Valley Clean EnergyJomo Thorne, Pacific Gas & Electric Load flexibility is the capability to shift or shed electric load or demand away from times when electricity is expensive, polluting, and scarce to times when it is inexpensive, clean, and plentiful. Panelists will discuss hourly dynamic pricing frameworks, information infrastructure and flexible demand appliance standards which will enable automated load shifting.

Guest Moderator: Mary Ann Piette Panelists: Kelly Kissock, UC Davis Energy & Efficiency InstituteJay Lasseter, Landis & GyrCliff Staton, Renew HomeJohn Taggart, WeaveGridBoaz Ur, Nostromo This panel will explore practical and high-impact solutions such as V2X, VPP, smart meters, and other technologies that can scale adoption, enhance performance, and reduce cost. Panelists will discuss scalable solutions to overcome barriers and unlock the full potential of demand flexibility.

Guest Moderator: David Erne Panelists: Nick Chaset, Octopus EnergySeth Frader, EnergyHubTrevor McManamon, LEAPNaoya Motegi, Honda JapanBrian Turner, Advanced Energy United What can California learn from successful demand flexibility programs around the U.S. and the world? This session will showcase innovative business models, real-world case studies, and emerging best practices that are driving demand flexibility at scale. Panelists will also explore potential pathways and innovative ideas on how to achieve California’s demand flexibility goals.