2026 Climate & Energy Symposium

Oct 01, 2026
Public Welfare Foundation
Lankford Auditorium
1200 U St. NW
Consumer Federation Of America’S (600 X 450 Px) (800 X 800 Px) (5)
What to Expect

CFA's 2026 Climate & Energy Symposium

Agenda

Thursday, October 1st

8:30 AM
Breakfast & Check-In

 

12:20 PM
Luncheon 

9:00 AM
Morning Address

Welcome & Introduction

Karim D. Marshall
Director of Climate & Energy
Consumer Federation of America

1:45 PM
Panel Discussion

Powered Up? How Data Centers and Other Large Power Users Impact Energy Cost

Panelists

Chris Harto
Manager, Sustainability Advocacy
Consumer Reports

Ted Trabue
Interim Chairman 
Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia

10:00 AM
Panel Discussion

Increasing Energy Affordability through Appliance Standards and Home Envelope Measures

Moderator

Charles T. Satterfield II
Deputy Director, Utility Affordability Administration
DC Department of Energy & Environment

Panelist

Andrew deLaski
Executive Director
Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP)
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

 

2:50 PM
Panel Discussion

What We Use Matters. What Energy Sources are in the Pipeline and Can they Meet the Coming Need?

Moderator

Devon Reynolds
Principal
Climate Confluence LLC

Panelist

Edward McGlone
Vice President Government Affairs 
Peak Energy

 

11:20 AM
Panel Discussion

What’s Left? Available Programs/Incentives for Construction and Renovation of Existing Housing Stock 

Moderator

Nicole Steele
Director of Climate Policy
Amalgamated Bank

Panelist

Brandi Colander
CEO
DC Green Bank

4:00 PM
Closing Address

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