Transforming power through finance

The 2024 Financing US Power Conference is set to be an unparalleled gathering of prominent figures and specialists from the power finance and generation sectors. This year, our speakers collectively manage over $8.5 trillion in assets, underscoring the caliber and influence of the insights and discussions you will experience. Join us for engaging conversations, bespoke networking sessions, and invaluable perspectives you won't find anywhere else.

Themes on the Horizon:

  •  Energy Transition and the capital paving the way
  •  Market trends and demand outlooks
  •  Debt, fixed equity and project finance opportunities/solutions
  •  Transmission permitting, regulations, project development, and, grid management
  •  Mergers and Acquisitions
  •  The US Presidential election, IRA, and influential policy shifts

Networking, bonus content, and more

Do more with your registration. You'll receive access to our networking app in advance of the event. Use it to:
 
  •  Build your network—See who else is registered, help people find you, exchange contact information digitally, and plan for who you'd like to meet at the event. The list updates in real-time once the app goes live.
  •  Connect—Use 1:1 messaging to introduce yourself. Conversations are saved and searchable for your convenience.
  •  Enjoy extra content—Receive materials from speakers and partners. Find out about event updates as they happen.
  •  Take it all with you—Look up your contacts and conversations later. Use the mobile app version for easy access from anywhere.

THIS EVENT STARTS IN

    3-Day Pass (Conference + Training)
    Early Bird Rate: $3,549 
    Full Rate: $4,249

    2-Day Conference
    Early Bird Rate: $2,099 
    Full Rate: $2,499

    Training Add-On
    Early Bird Rate: $1,450 
    Full Rate: $1,750
     
    Register early and save  
    Register by Friday, September 27 to save $400.
     
    Networking app access is included with your registration  
    Enjoy early access to the registration list, 1:1 direct messaging, extra content, and more.
     
    Event registration closes on:  
    October 18, 11:59 pm CT
     
     
    Duration: 3 days
     
     

 



Training course add-on:

Power & Renewals Fundamentals Training 

Recent policy decisions worldwide have increased investment in renewable energy technologies, causing new challenges and opportunities for market players. The rise in wind and solar deployment in power systems initially built for firm generation creates potential complications. In contrast, a localized approach to analyzing power market regulatory frameworks is necessary due to regional differences. 

Agenda

Day 1 Agenda
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
  • Instructors Douglas Giuffre, Senior Director, North American Power Markets Analysis,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 8:00 am Training registration opens
  • 9:00 am Welcome
  • 9:15 am Industry Structure and Regulation This session will focus on the current structure of the US electricity industry and provide context for how the industry evolved into its current state including restructuring and the formation of ISO/RTOs, retail competition, and the hybrid regulatory structure.
  • 10:15 am Power Market Fundamentals (Part 1): Drivers of Electricity Demand The pace of electricity demand growth in the US has evolved significantly over the last 70 years. In this session, we will examine the drivers of electricity demand and review how these have changed through time. What led to the relative stagnation in electricity demand over the past 15 years and how is that changing today?
  • 11:00 am Break
  • 11:15 am Power Market Fundamentals (Part 2): Electricity Supply Trends The US power supply mix is undergoing a massive transformation. Coal, the dominant generation resource for more than 60 years, has declined to less than 20% of the generation mix. Meanwhile, natural gas generation reached record highs in 2023 and is growing again in 2024. Yet with wind and solar experiencing rapid growth, the future role for natural gas in the power sector remains uncertain. In this session, we will examine the historical trends and drivers shaping the US supply portfolio and discuss the current state of the market.
  • 12:00 pm Luncheon
  • 1:00 pm Power Market Fundamentals (Part 3): Prices and Revenue In this session, we will discuss the wholesale and retail electricity prices—their drivers and who/why they vary across the country. We will examine the captured revenue (the amount of energy and capacity revenue earned by resources) by technology type and discuss the concept and implications of the Missing Money dilemma in power markets.
  • 1:45 pm Break
  • 2:00 pm Key Trends and Issues for the Coming Decades In this session, we will look ahead at how power markets may evolve. We will review three S&P Global Commodity Insight scenarios to understand a range of potential market outcomes.
  • 3:30 pm Discussion and Concluding Thoughts
  • 3:30 pm Registration for Conference Opens
  • 5:30 pm Welcome Reception
Day 2 Agenda
Thursday , October 24, 2024
  • 8:00 am Registration and Networking Breakfast
  • 9:00 am Chairs Opening Remarks
    Hill Vaden, Executive Director, Financial and Capital Markets,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 9:10 am US Power Demand Growth: Parsing Fact from Fiction
  • 9:40 am  FIRESIDE CHAT  Leadership Dialogue
    Bobby Tudor, Founder, CEO,
    Artemis Energy Partners
  • 10:05 am  FIRESIDE CHAT  Leadership Dialogue
    Thomas E. Jorden, Chairman, CEO, President,
    Coterra Energy
  • 10:30 am Networking & refreshment break
  • 11:00 am  PANEL DISCUSSION  North American Energy Horizon: Navigating New Policies, Opportunities and Evolving Challenges — What does the power company of the future look like?
    — Navigating regulatory tradeoffs
    — How are geopolitical tensions impacting market sentiment in the US?
    — Evolving finance, development, and EPC relationships

    Moderator: Jonathan Melmed, Partner,
    King & Spalding
    Himanshu Saxena, Chairman, CEO,
    Lotus Infrastructure Partners
    Travis Kavulla, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs,
    NRG
    Susan Nickey, Executive Vice President, Chief Client Officer,
    HASI
    Mark Voccola, Co-Head Infrastructure, Americas, Senior Managing Director,
    Ardian
  • 12:00 pm  PANEL DISCUSSION  Power Market M&A Dynamics and the Strategies Driving Them — Value creation through strategic acquisitions – bringing new power to market
    — Financing M&A in a volatile economic landscape
    — Government tax incentives, capital stack, IRA, and more
    — Market valuation, energy transition, and the landscape ahead

    Moderator: Blake Winburne, Partner,
    Orrick
    Andrew Brannan, Managing Director,
    ArcLight
    J.B. Oldenburg, Managing Director,
    Quantum Capital Group
    Matthew Willis, Partner,
    Hull Street Energy
    Edward Manheimer, Managing Director, Head of Power, Utility & Renewables M&A,
    Morgan Stanley
  • 1:00 pm Networking lunch
  • 2:15 pm  PANEL DISCUSSION  Power Demand and Electrification Outlook — Emergence of tech sector demand – AI, data centers, cryptocurrency
    — Impact of Distributed Energy Resources – Solar panels and home energy storage
    — Demand Growth from heating electrification
    — Emerging fleet transportation electrification demand
    — Demand growth from manufacturing reshoring and biotech

    Moderator: Elaine Walsh, Partner,
    Baker Botts
    Pari Kasotia, Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Policy,
    Luminace
    Dan Thompson, Principal Research Analyst,
    S&P Global Market Intelligence
    Roger Kranenburg, Vice President, Energy Strategy and Policy,
    Eversource
    Adam Dewolf, Vice President, Energy Strategy,
    Tract
  • 3:15 pm  PANEL DISCUSSION  Wiring the Future: Navigating the Complexities of Transmission and Project Finance — Regulatory challenges and opportunities – FERC to the rescue?
    — Accelerating the pace of deployment – developers, financiers, and generators
    — New transmission tech: Can carbon wire work?
    — Traditional versus innovative finance models – public/private partnerships, bonds, federal grants and more

    Moderator: Jeeseon Ahn, Partner,
    McDermott Will & Emery LLP
    Panelists:
    Rob Kupchak, Senior Managing Director, Head of Core, Americas,
    Stonepeak
    Luisa Fuentes, Managing Director, Head of Energy Transition and Sustainable Finance,
    CIBC
    Todd Singer, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
    Transmission Developers
    Sarah Salati, Chief Commercial Officer,
    National Grid Ventures
  • 4:15 pm Networking & refreshment break
  • 4:30 pm  CASE STUDY  Investing/Buying a Renewable Energy/Infra GP - Dos & Don’ts
  • 5:00 pm Chair’s Wrap-Up of Day One
    Hill Vaden, Executive Director, Financial and Capital Markets,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 5:15 pm Networking Drinks Reception
Day 3 Agenda
Friday , October 25, 2024
  • 8:00 am Networking breakfast
  • 9:00 am Chair's Welcome an introduction to day two
    Hill Vaden, Executive Director, Financial and Capital Markets,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 9:15 am  PANEL DISCUSSION  Innovations in Energy Financing: The New Capital Stack — Decoding multispeed capital stacks – the funding building new energy
    — Blended finance models for large-scale energy projects
    — Energy transition and equity investment trends
    — Green bonds and renewable energy projects

    Moderator: Ike Emehelu, Partner,
    Akin
    Esaul Ramirez, Associate Director, Project Finance,
    North American Development Bank
    Jim Sledzik, Managing Director, Strategic Ventures, North America,
    Aramco Ventures
    Diego Kuschnir, Managing Director,
    Pickering Energy Partners
    Vivek Kagzi, Managing Director, Sustainable Investing,
    Goldman Sachs
  • 10:15 am  PANEL DISCUSSION  Navigating the Complex Landscape of Tax Equity in US Power Finance — IRS rules and the valuation of tax credits
    — Tax credit transferability, IRA, and the potential for new legislation
    — Trends in tax equity for renewable energy projects

    Sarah Kiriluk, Head of Acquisitions, Investments & Financial Advisory North America,
    Engie
    Rob Parker, Chief Commercial Officer,
    Crux
    Rob Sternthal, Managing Director, Energy & Power,
    Piper Sandler
    David Haug, CEO,
    Bildmore Clean Energy
    Greg Matlock, Partner, Global Energy & Resources Tax Leader,
    EY
  • 11:15 am Networking break
  • 11:45 am  PANEL DISCUSSION  Natural Gas: Resurgent in US power? — Enter bullet point text
    — Investigate the realities behind upward revisions to US natural gas demand outlooks in recent months
    — Examine the role of natural gas in domestic power markets as renewables gain market share
    — Considerations of US gas producers meeting demand from domestic power and LNG exports
    — The role of capital in financing domestic gas production and related infrastructure. How does private equity view natural gas as low-carbon ambitions influence portfolio choices? What will banks need to get natural gas deals done?

    Brandon DeFrehn, Managing Director,
    Wells Fargo
    Daniel Androphy, Managing Director, Power & Infrastructure,
    Riverbend Energy Group
    Masood Ahmad, Senior Manager of Resource Planning,
    Platte River Power Authority
    Julius Bedford, Managing Director,
    Bernhard Capital Partners
  • 12:45 pm Chair's closing remarks
    Hill Vaden, Executive Director, Financial and Capital Markets,
    S&P Global Commodity Insights
  • 1:00 pm Close of conference
Times are US Eastern (EDT / GMT-05). Agenda subject to change.

Speakers

Jeeseon Ahn Jeeseon Ahn
Partner, McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Daniel Androphy Daniel Androphy
Managing Director, Power & Infrastructure, Riverbend Energy Group
Masood Ahmad Masood Ahmad
Senior Manager of Resource Planning, Platte River Power Authority
Julius Bedford Julius Bedford
Managing Director, Bernhard Capital Partners
Andrew Brannan Andrew Brannan
Managing Director, ArcLight
Brandon DeFrehn Brandon DeFrehn
Managing Director, Wells Fargo
Adam Dewolf Adam Dewolf
Vice President, Energy Strategy, Tract
Ike Emehelu Ike Emehelu
Partner, Akin
Luisa Fuentes Luisa Fuentes
Managing Director, Head of Energy Transition and Sustainable Finance, CIBC
Doug Giuffre Doug Giuffre
Executive Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
David Haug David Haug
CEO, Bildmore Clean Energy
Thomas E. Jorden Thomas E. Jorden
Chairman, CEO, President, Coterra Energy
Vivek Kagzi Vivek Kagzi
Managing Director, Sustainable Investing, Goldman Sachs
Pari Kasotia Pari Kasotia
Senior Director, Head of State and Federal Policy, Luminace
Travis Kavulla Travis Kavulla
Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, NRG
Sarah Kiriluk Sarah Kiriluk
Head of Acquisitions, Investments & Financial Advisory North America, ENGIE
Roger Kranenburg Roger Kranenburg
Vice President, Energy Strategy and Policy, Eversource
Rob Kupchak Rob Kupchak
Senior Managing Director, Head of Core, Americas, Stonepeak
Diego Kuschnir Diego Kuschnir
Managing Director, Pickering Energy Partners
Edward Manheimer Edward Manheimer
Managing Director, Head of Power, Utility & Renewables M&A, Morgan Stanley
Greg Matlock Greg Matlock
Partner, Global Energy & Resources Tax Leader, EY
Jonathan Melmed Jonathan Melmed
Partner, King & Spalding

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Susan Nickey Susan Nickey
Executive Vice President, Chief Client Officer, HASI
J.B. Oldenburg J.B. Oldenburg
Managing Director, Quantum Capital Group
Rob Parker Rob Parker
Chief Commercial Officer, Crux
Esaul Ramirez Esaul Ramirez
Associate Director, Project Finance, North American Development Bank
Sarah Salati Sarah Salati
Chief Commercial Officer, National Grid Ventures

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Himanshu Saxena Himanshu Saxena
Chairman, CEO, Lotus Infrastructure Partners

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Todd Singer Todd Singer
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Transmission Developers
Jim Sledzik Jim Sledzik
Managing Director, Strategic Ventures, North America, Aramco Ventures
Rob Sternthal Rob Sternthal
Managing Director, Energy & Power, Piper Sandler
Bobby Tudor Bobby Tudor
Founder, CEO, Artemis Energy Partners
Hill Vaden Hill Vaden
Executive Director, Financial and Capital Markets, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Mark Voccola Mark Voccola
Co-Head Infrastructure, Americas, Senior Managing Director, Ardian
Elaine Walsh Elaine Walsh
Partner, Baker Botts
Matthew Willis Matthew Willis
Partner, Hull Street Energy
Blake Winburne Blake Winburne
Partner, Orrick

Sponsorship

Sponsors

Partners

CAMS


Become a sponsor

Position your business in expert company, distinct from your competitors. At the S&P Global Commodity Insights Financing US Power Conference, each sponsor has the opportunity to showcase their product or service to industry-wide professionals. We provide an environment that encourages an honest and open dialogue among attendees. If you would like to lead the conversation as an event sponsor, contact us for more details on available packages: Martin Falkenberg on +1 (617) 3206647 or [email protected].

Download the brochureDemonstrate your strengths, raise your company profile, and maximize your ROI as we bring key industry players and decision-makers to you. At the S&P Global Commodity Insights Financing US Power Conference, each sponsor has the opportunity to showcase their products and services and distinguish themselves from the competition. We offer a full range of opportunities and packages, and can even tailor solutions to suit your needs.

Download our Americas event portfolio brochure to learn more about our events and who attends.

Contact us to start a conversation about your goals and how you can lead the pack as an event sponsor: Martin Falkenberg, Commercial Partnerships Manager, at +1 (617) 3206647 or [email protected].

Pricing


Super Early Bird Rate
Register by August 23
Early Bird Rate
Register by September 27
Standard Rate
Register by October 18
Delegate
$1,899    
$2,099    
$2,499    
Gov / Utilities*
$1,195    
$1,195    
$1,195    
Training
$1,150    
$1,450  
$1,750    
Groups *
Register 3 delegates, get one free    
Register 3 delegates, get one free    
Register 3 delegates, get one free    

Rates are in USD and are not inclusive of local taxes or VAT. Americas Region event terms and conditions apply.

* See FAQs for details on registering at this special rate.




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Venue

Event Venue
Marriott Marquis Houston
1777 Walker Street,
Houston, TX, 77010
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Accommodation and reservation details

Accommodation Info
Financing US Power will be held on October 23-25, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis Houston in Texas.

Your conference registration does not include accommodation. A limited number of rooms have been reserved for conference attendees at the Marriott Marquis Houston at a discounted group rate.

Please note that these rates apply for the nights of October 22-25, 2024. The discounted room rate will be available until September 27, 2024 – or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. For attendees booking a room in the official Room Block over the peak Event dates, quoted group room rates will be offered to attendees, based on contracted room type and rate availability, 3 days before and 3 days after the official Event dates.

Reserve your room here.

Room Rates:
Run of House - $279

All rates quoted are in USD per room, per night
Rates are exclusive of $25 daily resort amenity package fee per room, per night, plus applicable state and local tax.

** Please note: S&P Global Commodity Insights is not associated with third-party reservation agents. Making any reservations through a third party may put your credit at risk of a compromise. To make your reservation, please contact the hotel directly.


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FAQs

How to register

We offer three easy ways to register:

Online: Click here to register now

Email: [email protected]

Phone: Toll Free: 800-752-8878
Outside the US & Canada:
+1 212-904-3070

Payment forms accepted

We accept payment by credit card, wire transfer, and check for this event. To pay without a credit card, contact us via email to [email protected]. For assistance, you may also reach out by phone: Toll Free: 800-752-8878
Outside the US & Canada:
+1 212-904-3070.

Group rate

Your organization may send 1 person for free for every 3 people registered at the current delegate rate. All registrations must be from the same organization and made at the same time to qualify. The group rate is not retroactive. Your invoice will reflect 3 delegates at the current rate and 1 delegate at $0.

How to obtain a letter of invitation to apply for a travel visa

We can provide you with a letter of invitation to apply for a travel visa, which you should then send to the appropriate consulate or embassy of the event location. Please note:

  • — Your registration fee must be paid in full before a letter of invitation can be issued. There are no exceptions.
  • — Payment is considered full once money is posted to an order. Credit card payments are immediate. Wire transfer payments require at least 5 business days. Check payments require at least 10 business days.
  • — The visa application process can take weeks or even months, depending on the countries involved and time of year, so you should consider registering and paying as early as possible.

Once full payment has been made, please contact Customer Service to request a letter of invitation:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: Toll Free: 800-752-8878
Outside the US & Canada:
+1 212-904-3070

Networking app

Event registration includes access to the networking app, available for your smartphone, tablet, and desktop (both iOS and Android). We'll send registrants details about logging in to the app as soon as it goes live. Please note that your registration must be paid in full to receive access.

Substitution policy (how to transfer your registration to a colleague)

If you’re not able to attend, we’re happy to transfer your registration to a member of your organization at no cost, up to 2 business days in advance of the event. Requests must be received in writing via email to [email protected], and are subject to approval. For assistance, you may also reach out by phone: Toll Free: 800-752-8878
Outside the US & Canada:
+1 212-904-3070

Cancellation policy

If you're not able to attend or send a colleague in your place, we accept cancellations and provide refunds if received in writing to [email protected] at least 30 days before the event. In the event of non-attendance, the full invoice fee will be payable.

Sponsorship opportunities

We offer a variety of standard and tailor-made sponsorship opportunities to fit your marketing and business-to-business needs—and your budget. Please reach out directly to the Business Development Manager for this event:

Martin Falkenberg

Phone: +1 (617) 3206647

Email: [email protected]

Speaking opportunities

We're always looking for the best voices in the industry to share their experience and perspective on opportunities, challenges, and trends. Please reach out directly to the Conference Producer to discuss availability and suitability:

Brian Speight

Phone: (720) 264 6785

Email: [email protected]

Press passes

We allow accredited media writing on behalf of major industry publications to cover the event at no charge. Please reach out to the contact below for press pass approval.

Guido Falconi

Email: [email protected]

Event terms and conditions

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