Powering America’s Next 250 Years

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Moravian University
4th Floor of Haupert Union Building (HUB)
1119 Monocacy St., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018

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Energypath 2026 brings together energy professionals, policymakers, educators, researchers, innovators and students for a forward-looking exploration of Pennsylvania’s evolving energy landscape and the technologies, policies and workforce shaping the future of energy.

From Pennsylvania’s historic role in powering America to emerging conversations around grid resilience, energy storage, infrastructure modernization and next-generation technologies, Energypath offers a uniquely intergenerational conference experience designed to connect today’s leaders with the next generation of innovators

Energypath is proud to partner with Central PA AEE to offer attendees the opportunity to earn Association of Energy Engineers professional development hours (PDHs).

*Agenda subject to change as additional speakers and sessions are announced.*

Conference Agenda

8:00 AM – Registration Opens

Networking, coffee and attendee check-in.

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Opening Plenary


Pennsylvania’s Historic Role in the Energy Industry

Dr. Brian Black
Distinguished Professor of History and Environmental Studies
Penn State University- Altoona

Pennsylvania has shaped the global energy story for over two centuries. Dr. Black will examine the Commonwealth’s historic leadership in coal, oil, gas and electricity — and what that legacy means for our energy future.

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM – Featured Session

Reclaiming Coal Country: Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Legacy, Environmental Recovery, and Regional Revitalization

Elizabeth Hughes, EdD
Director of Communications, Earth Conservancy

This session examines the environmental and economic legacy of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region while exploring pathways for land reclamation, environmental recovery and long-term regional revitalization.

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Featured Discussion

The Current Energy Landscape: Reliability, Demand and Grid Evolution

Suzanne Glatz
Glatz Energy Consulting 

As energy demand rapidly evolves, this session will explore the technologies, market forces and infrastructure challenges shaping today’s electric grid and energy economy.

10:45 AM – 11 :15 AM – Lightning Talks

Real-World Energy Solutions

Discover practical strategies and innovative programs already making an impact. From monetizing energy efficiency projects through Pennsylvania’s Tier II RECs to reducing transportation emissions with renewable fuels, these fast-paced presentations highlight actionable opportunities you can put to work today.

PA’s Tier II RECsMonetizing Past Efficiency Projects

Kevin Kai Wong

President
Emergent Energy Solutions

Not driving an EV? Go Green with what you have.

Joanne Ivancic

Executive Director
Advanced Biofuels USA

Large Energy Users Perspective on Managing Risk in an Uncertain Energy Environment

Kevin Kanoff

Campus Energy Engineer
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Legislative & Policy Panel

Pennsylvania Legislative & Energy Policy

Energy policy continues to shape infrastructure investment, electrification, economic competitiveness and utility modernization across Pennsylvania.

This panel will feature discussion from regional policy and industry leaders on:

  • State energy legislation
  • Market and regulatory developments
  • Utility modernization
  • Grid reliability
  • Economic and workforce impacts

Panelists

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch & Networking

Lunch and networking opportunity with attendees, speakers and exhibitors.

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Energy Leadership Keynote  

Secretary Jessica Shirley
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

Secretary Shirley will explore how Pennsylvania’s historic role as an energy leader continues to shape the Commonwealth’s approach to today’s evolving energy landscape. Her address will highlight the opportunities and challenges involved in building a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future for Pennsylvania’s communities, industries, and workforce.

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Lightning Talks

The Future of Energy

“What is one trend, decision, or risk that will shape the energy system in the next 10, 20, 50 years?” Fast-paced presentations from current and emerging energy professionals sharing bold ideas and breakthrough technologies shaping the future of energy.

Plug-in PV and Balcony Solar: Performance, Safety, and Policy Considerations

John Costlow

CEO and President of
Regenerative Energy Initiative
Policy Camp Instructor
Author of Values-Based Unified Energy Utilization Theory and Implementation

Managing Large Loads at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Andy Chung

DOE Energy Innovator Fellow at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

Three Cities, One Goal: The Lehigh Valley Solar Collaboration

Brandon Sullivan and Sarah Degrendel

Brandon Sullivan: Easton, PA Sustainability Coordinator
Sarah Degrendel: Bethlehem, PA Sustainability Manager

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM – Featured Presentation

Long Duration Energy Storage and Grid Resilience

Anna Siefken
Director for Policy & Markets, North America
Long Duration Energy Storage Council

As renewable energy adoption expands and grid demand increases, long-duration energy storage technologies are becoming critical to reliability and resiliency. This session explores emerging storage strategies, market opportunities and future deployment considerations..

2:45 PM-3:45 PM – Closing Keynote

Simon Anderson
International Futurist, Applied Foresight Expert

Simon Anderson brings a bold vision of the future to Energypath 2026. As an internationally recognized futurist and founder of Foresight, he helps organizations and communities navigate rapid change, emerging technologies, AI, and innovation to become future-ready in an evolving energy landscape.

Join Us at Energypath 2026

Be part of the conversations shaping the next era of American energy.

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