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The Role of Nuclear Power in Wisconsin's Energy Mix

Exploring The Role of Nuclear Power in Wisconsin's Energy Generation Mix on April 13, 2023

CFC to host a discussion on nuclear power on April 13

April 26, 2022/in Events, News / Madison, WI – The Customers First! Coalition will be hosting a Power Dialogue event on May 3, 2022, to discuss state policy questions surrounding electric vehicles and transportation issues. Speakers and panel will last from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm at the Madison Club, followed by a networking reception. Registration is required, and details can be found below. Event Time and Place Tuesday, May 3, 2022; 2 pm – 5:30 pm The Madison Club, 5 E Wilson Street, Madison, WI Eventbrite Page/Registration Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfc-power-dialogue-a-candid-conversation-about-electric-vehicle-policies-registration-315742663807 Event Description Discussions about electric vehicles and policies impacting their adoption in Wisconsin have increased dramatically over the past few years, and the state now faces policy decisions that will impact the economics of electric vehicles for drivers, utility customers, and taxpayers. We are bringing together speakers and a panel to discuss some of the biggest policy decisions facing regulators and lawmakers heading into the next budget cycle, including: How should electric vehicles pay for the use of roads? What role should the state and federal government play in helping facilitate electric vehicle charging infrastructure? Are regulatory or statutory changes needed due to increased electric vehicle adoption? Hear from industry and policy experts about their expectations for electric vehicles and the changing transportation landscape, including: Opening Remarks: Sen. Julian Bradley, Chairman, Senate Committee on Utilities, Technology, and Telecommunications Panel: Joel Nilsestuen, Assistant Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Transportation Josh Fisher, Director, State Affairs, Alliance for Automotive Innovation Steve Baas, Executive Director, Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association Deb Erwin, Director, Policy and Program Planning, Clean Transportation, Xcel Energy Kathy Kuntz, Director, Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change Closing Rem arks: Commissioner Tyler Huebner, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Agenda 2:00 pm Registration and Networking, First Floor, Madison Club 2:30 pm Opening Remarks 3:00 pm Panel Discussion 4:30 pm Networking Reception Registration and Parking Info Registration is required via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cfc-power-dialogue-a-candid-conversation-about-electric-vehicle-policies-registration-315742663807 More information about parking near the Madison Club can be found here . Contact For questions about registration, agenda, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Customers First! Coalition Executive Director Kristin Gilkes via email kristin (at) customersfirst.org.

November 5, 2020/in Events, News / The Customers First! Coalition teamed up with Slipstream in October to host a webinar series which helped educate and facilitate conversation among Wisconsin energy stakeholders.  Our Energy Winners and Losers webinar, held two weeks before Election Day, featured a State of the Election and Q&A with Craig Gilbert, Washington Bureau Chief, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; and a panel discussion on energy issues of national importance with Denise Bode, Partner, Michael Best Strategies LLC; Jessica Pacheco, Managing Partner, Horizon Strategies; and, Ellen Nowak, Commissioner, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Thanks to WisconsinEye for live streaming and archiving our Energy Winners and Losers webinar! Watch here: https://wiseye.org/2020/10/21/customers-first-coalition-energy-winners-and-losers/ Our Building Toward Zero Carbon with Grid Flexibility webinar was also a great opportunity to become more familiar with new and emerging building technologies, with remarks from Tyler Huebner, Commissioner, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; Rois Langner, Senior Research Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Scott Hackel, Director of Research and Innovation, Slipstream; and, Phil Markham, Smart Buildings R&D Manager, Southern Company. Watch Webinar #2 here! https://slipstreaminc.org/about/events/building-toward-zero-carbon-grid-flexibility Our first October energy webinar, Equity and Clean Energy, featured Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin’s 45th Lieutenant Governor; Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Chairperson, Public Service Commission of Wisconsin; Laura Goldberg, Midwest Regional Director, Energy Efficiency for All, Natural Resources Defense Council; and, Tony G. Reames, PhD, PE, Assistant Professor of Energy Justice, University of Michigan School for Environment & Sustainability. Watch Webinar #1 here! https://slipstreaminc.org/about/events/equity-and-clean-energy