5:30 – 5:35PM
Welcome to the 2nd part of Day 1’s East Stage program
U.S. Department of Energy, Campbell Howe, Senior Advisor, Loan Programs Office
5:35 – 5:45PM
Centrepolis will comprehensively discuss the critical intersection of industrial decarbonization and supply chain resilience. During their presentation, they will outline how manufacturers can navigate complex challenges including customer requirements, regulatory pressures, and climate risks while maintaining competitive edge. The presentation will provide practical strategies for implementing clean energy technologies, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging innovative materials and manufacturing processes to achieve carbon neutrality.
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Centrepolis Accelerator, Daniel Radomski, CEO
Centrepolis Accelerator, Phillip Swanson, Director of Industrial Decarbonization
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5:45 – 6:00PM
Qcells will provide an in-depth exploration of their strategic efforts to reestablish domestic solar manufacturing capabilities in the United States. The presentation will highlight the critical role of the Loan Programs Office (LPO) in supporting the new Cartersville, Georgia factory, detailing the company’s significant investments in local manufacturing infrastructure. Attendees will gain insights into Qcells’ current impact on the U.S. solar supply chain and hear about future development plans that promise to strengthen American clean energy manufacturing.
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Qcells, Michael Dunn, Senior Manager of Market Intelligence and Policy Analysis
U.S. Department of Energy, Jatin Khanna, Loan Programs Office
6:00 – 6:15PM
In this presentation, Voith Hydro will showcase how strategic use of 48C tax incentives transforms economic development through domestic manufacturing. They will discuss how targeted government investments in manufacturing create multiplicative economic benefits, generating jobs, fostering domestic opportunity, and driving economic growth. By highlighting how legislative initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act create additional market value for domestically manufactured products, Voith Hydro will outline the broader economic impact of supporting U.S. manufacturing sectors.
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Voith Hydro, Carl Atkinson, VP Sales and Marketing
U.S. Department of Energy, Andrew Alcorta, Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains
6:15 – 6:25PM
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation’s comprehensive infrastructure upgrade project will addresses multiple critical challenges facing rural North Carolina’s electrical grid. By replacing deteriorating wooden transmission poles with advanced galvanized steel infrastructure, the project aims to enhance energy resilience, reduce power outages, and improve maintenance efficiency. The initiative goes beyond infrastructure improvement, creating a transmission apprenticeship program that supports local workforce development, mitigates economic distress in declining populations, and ensures reliable, affordable energy for disadvantaged communities through strategic technological interventions. In this presentation Randolph EMC will share a deep-dive into this project.
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Randolph Electric Membership Corporation, Michael Trent, VP of Member Services & Public Relations
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6:25 – 6:35PM
Rye Development is pioneering an innovative approach to energy infrastructure by repurposing former mine lands for pumped storage hydropower. In this presentation, they will discuss the Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage Project, highlighting how this initiative – funded by the DOE’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations – transforms previously impacted lands into critical energy storage solutions. The presentation will explore the project’s potential to create a more reliable and resilient energy grid while simultaneously revitalizing economically challenged regions through strategic land reuse and advanced renewable energy technologies.
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Rye Development, Sandy Slayton, VP, Environmental
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