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Decarbonizing the Grid: Power Supply & Demand Management

This session will sketch out an overview of Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and examine power supply needs now- and anticipated for the future. Panelists will also discuss use strategies, tools, and technologies that can be applied to maximize efficiencies across the grid to meet the needs of all consumers - especially the most vulnerable. How are planned large-scale offshore wind installations projected to create jobs, impact rates, and address electrification supply demands? What role might demand response play in reducing pressure as market demand increases? This session will highlight local projects, current implementation timelines, and national landscape energy production and infrastructure considerations.

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MODERATOR

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Charles Washington

Vice President, Governmental and External Affairs
Baltimore Gas & Electric Company

Vice President, Governmental & External Affairs,
Baltimore Gas & Electric

Charles Washington, Jr. is vice president of governmental and external affairs for BGE. He is responsible for shaping, leading, and directing the company's positions on legislation affecting BGE's customers. His organization, which includes state affairs, external affairs, community engagement, and economic development, primarily supports and builds strategic relationships with legislators, local officials, and communities. Washington reports to the BGE senior vice president governmental, regulatory, and external affairs.

Professional History

Washington first started with Exelon in 2006. He was most recently director of governmental &external affairs for BGE, where he was responsible for the company's relationship with key state, county, municipal, and economic development stakeholders. Prior to joining BGE, he served in a similar role for Pepco and Delmarva Power in Maryland. Previously, Washington led the government affairs function for Total Wine & More, the nation's largest independent alcohol retailer. He was responsible for managing the legislative, regulatory, political, and coalition initiatives across Total Wine & More's 24 state footprint. Washington began his public affairs career with Duke Energy in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Civic Involvement

Washington is a 2008 graduate from Leadership Montgomery and is active with several local community and business organizations, including the Maryland Soccer Foundation (Soccer Plex) board and the BWI Business Partnership.

Education

Washington earned a Master of Business Administration from Georgetown's McDonough School of Business and a global business degree from Spain's ESADE Business School. Charles holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Davidson College in North Carolina.

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PANELISTS

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Del. Lorig Charkoudian

Maryland District 20
House Economic Matters Committee

District 20,

House Economic Matters Committee

Lorig Charkoudian represents District 20 in the Maryland General Assembly, where she serves on the Economic Matters Committee and is Chair of the Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee. Lorig is a strong advocate for legislation promoting environmental justice, consumer protections, economic justice, criminal justice reform, pedestrian safety, and a sustainable food system. In addition to her role as Delegate, Lorig is the Executive Director of the Community Mediation Maryland. Lorig received her PhD in Economics from Johns Hopkins University, has been honored three times as Maryland’s Top 100 Women by the Maryland Daily Record. She lives in Takoma Park with one of her two children, Raffi, and runs ultra-marathons.

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Gener Gotiangco

Sr. Technical Director
US Wind

Sr. Technical Director,
U.S. Wind Inc.

Gener G. Gotiangco, a lifelong Maryland resident, is a seasoned energy executive, with 30+ years of experience in the power generation field. Mr. Gotiangco has extensive experience in development, engineering, construction, and operations of large scale generation projects in North America, both thermal and renewable. Mr. Gotiangco has served as both technical and commercial leads on nearly every element of the power generation life-cycle; development - construction - operations. He started his career with Bechtel Power in Gaithesburg, MD as a Professional Engineer, transitioned to Development and Operations/Asset Management lead at a number of Owner/Operators, and now serves as US Wind's lead on the onshore development, transmission and interconnection elements for the project - working to bring renewable energy to the state of Maryland, and support the state's clean energy goals.

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Brian Megali

Director Clean Energy Policy
Constellation

Director Clean Energy Policy,
Constellation

Brian leads the Clean Energy Policy team in the Public Policy group at Constellation. His team is responsible for providing power sector forecasting and analysis of existing and proposed environmental policies, climate change policies, market design initiatives, and policies designed to promote low- and emissions-free energy resources. Brian’s team also coordinates advocacy efforts at the state, regional, and federal levels. Prior to his current role, Brian worked in Constellation’s market fundamentals group, providing analytical support for the company’s commercial activities, policy advocacy, and strategic initiatives. He has also worked in renewable energy project development, energy consulting, with climate and energy technology software and hardware startups, and as a journalist covering the energy industry.

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Ken Schisler

SVP, Regulatory and Government Affairs
CPower Energy Management

SVP, Regulatory and Government Affairs,
CPower Energy Management

Ken Schisler is the Senior Vice President for Regulatory and Government Affairs for CPower Energy Management. Ken has worked to advance public policy and market integration of distributed energy resources and advanced energy technologies for over 15 years in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Australia. Ken is a frequent writer and speaker on distributed energy resources policy. From 2012-2019 he was a member of the faculty of the Florence School of Regulation Summer School on the Regulation of Energy Utilities, lecturing on the topics of integration of demand side resources in electricity systems and retail competition. Prior to his private sector career, Ken served as Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission and as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. Ken earned a bachelor of science degree from Salisbury University and juris doctorate with honor from the University of Maryland School of Law.

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