

Building Energy Resilience: The Future of Distributed Energy Resources in the Pacific Northwest
Join thought leaders in distributed energy resources (DER) and energy resilience from the Pacific Northwest area to discuss innovations, challenges, and strategies for building a more resilient and distributed energy ecosystem.
This expert panel will examine recent innovations in DER integration and microgrid deployment, climate resilience and energy security challenges in the Pacific Northwest, regulatory and policy developments affecting distributed energy, and balancing grid modernization with resilience planning.
Attendees will gain valuable insights from leaders across the energy sector who are actively shaping the region's transition to a more distributed and resilient energy future. The discussion will provide practical perspectives on implementation strategies, financing approaches, and technology solutions that are making distributed energy a reality in our communities.
Panelists:
Padriac Fowler - Distributed Energy Resources Product Manager, Puget Sound Energy
Nora Hawkins - Energy Resilience Specialist, WA State Department of Commerce
Michael Wu - CEO, Converge Strategies
Callum McSherry - Partner, Cascadia Renewables
Yue Tu (Moderator) - VP Energy North America, Vantage
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