Energy Trends Workshop
With the need for residents and businesses to reduce their use of fossil fuels sooner rather than later, this one-day workshop focused on current and future energy trends in Iowa. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from and network with energy experts, consultants, industry professionals and government agencies with the goal of elevating the energy conversation in Iowa.
This workshop was held May 4, 2023 at the West Des Moines Marriott. Presentations are available for download below.
About the Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker:
Robert Bryce
Mr. Bryce is a Texas-based author, journalist, film producer, and podcaster. The host of the Power Hungry Podcast, Bryce has been writing about energy, power, innovation, and politics for more than 30 years. His articles have appeared in a myriad of publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Time, Austin Chronicle, and Sydney Morning Herald. His sixth book, A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations, was published in 2020 by Public Affairs. He is also the producer of a feature-length documentary film: Juice: How Electricity Explains the World, which is available on iTunes, Amazon Prime, and numerous other streaming platforms. He lives in Austin with his wife, Lorin, who is an art teacher, photographer, and master potter.
- 2024-2028 Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Plan - Erin Rasmussen
- Building a sustainable and reliable grid - Justin Foss
- How to Solve the EV Challenge - Joel Zook
- Sustainable Grid - MidAmerican Energy
- SVP, Renewable Generation and Compliance - Michael Fehr
- Energy Trends Workshop - Kari Gehrke
- EV Charging impacts IEC grant to ISU - Anne Kimber
- Grid Resilience Funding - Stephanie Weisenbach
- IEDA Energy Office Updates and Federal Funding Programs - Selinger, Geerts, Buckingham
- Renewable Dreams, Hydrocarbon Realities, And The Real Fuels Of The Future - Robert Bryce
- The Future of RNG as an Energy Source in Iowa - Dr. Craig Just
Thank you to our 2023 Workshop Partners
