Keynote Conversation
Global demand for energy is estimated to increase by as much as 70 percent by 2050. While the forecasts vary, there seems to be little debate that demand will increase significantly. In response, what levers can the energy industry pull to meet this increasing world demand at an affordable rate that continues to propel economic development. How will these levers differ across world regions? How will this rise in energy demand shift both the US and global energy portfolio? What types of demand responses will be effective in helping to increase energy efficiency? For each of the key steps in the energy value proposition, what are the critical issues that must be understood and leveraged in order to build long-term competitive advantage.
Morning Keynote
Michael Ware, Founder of Advance Capital Markets
Michael Ware is the founder of Advance
Capital Markets, a private investment firm with a long and successful track record in the energy and power industries. Until recently, Mr. Ware was also the Managing Director at Good Energies, a leading global investor in clean energy project development, technology and related services. Mr. Ware brings with him over 35 years of clean energy experience with an expertise in finance and management.
Afternoon Keynote
Michael Kagan, President of Retail Power at Constellation Energy Group, Inc.
Michael P. Kagan has been President of Retail Power at Constellation Energy Group, Inc., since January 2010. Mr. Kagan serves as President of Constellation NewEnergy Power of Constellation New Energy, Inc. He directs the U.S. and Canadian operations for Constellation New Energy Power. Since joining Constellation New Energy in 1998, Mr. Kagan has overseen expansion into new markets and the development of innovative risk management solutions as its Chief Commercial Officer, Vice President of the New England region, Vice President of Supply and Trading and Manager of Electricity Pricing. Before joining Constellation New Energy Power, Mr. Kagan managed risk assessment for PG&E Energy Services, consulted on financial and business strategy and worked with an environmental group as an Analyst on electric vehicle issues. Mr. Kagan earned his B.A from Skidmore College and his M.S. in Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
