Building for the Future: Electrification, Renewables, and Emerging Technologies

Energy is set to be one of the main focuses of 2025; this panel digs deep into the state’s biggest challenges. 

Energy generation is poised to be a central focus of Maryland’s 2025 legislative session, but transitioning to an all-electric future involves much more than producing electricity. Beyond increasing power generation, policymakers and implementers must develop innovative practices and operational strategies. Electrification demands a comprehensive rethinking of infrastructure, requiring leaders to address how various systems function to support this transformation effectively.

Title: Building for the Future: Electrification, Renewables, and Emerging Technologies

Description: As legislation continues to push code advancements towards sustainability, renewable energy, and other emerging technologies, jurisdictions are often left with the responsibility of determining best practices to make policy transform into action. Learn how policy is put into practice through the lens of energy, environmental, and mechanical perspectives.

Speakers:

  • Bryan Bomer, Sustainability, Energy, and Mechanical Manager Department, Montgomery County
  • Joseph J. Siemek, PE, Director of Public Works, Harford County
  • Mark Stewart, Manager Climate Change, Maryland Department of the Environment
  • Eric Coffman – Division Director of Energy Programs, Maryland Energy Administration

Moderator: The Honorable Ron Watson, MD State Senate

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 11, 2024; 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

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