Event Agenda
Friday, October 16, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Richmond, VA
| Time | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM | Registration & Welcome | Attendees arrive, register, and settle in. |
| 11:20 AM – 11:25 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Board Chair. A warm welcome, event overview, objectives, and introductions. |
| 11:25 AM – 11:35 AM | VAEEC Updates | Benjamin Woods, Executive Director, VAEEC. |
| 11:35 AM – 11:40 AM | Virginia Energy Programmatic Update | Hear the latest programmatic updates from Virginia Energy. |
| 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM | The 2026 Virginia Energy Plan | Bettina Bergoo, Deputy Director of Virginia Energy. Insights into the upcoming state energy plan. |
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | Networking Lunch | Lunch is served. Opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, partners, and sponsors. |
| 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM | Tackling the Existing Building Challenge: Policy Progress in Virginia | Panelists: Marshall Duer-Balkind, Director of Policy and Codes Programs, Institute for Market Transformation; Sabine Rogers, Federal Policy Manager, US Green Building Council; Chris Pendley, Director of Sustainability Policy and Strategy, AOBA-Metro. Moderator: Coles Jennings, Director of Business Partnerships, Community Climate Collaborative. |
| 1:45 PM – 2:10 PM | Break & Networking | A short break for networking and coffee. |
| 2:10 PM – 2:25 PM | Virginia Energy Policy Landscape: Looking Ahead to 2027 | Matt Mansell, Co-Founder & Partner, Broad Street Group. Key contributor to landmark policies like VCEA and RGGI; expert perspective on future energy policy. |
| 2:25 PM – 3:25 PM | Utility Energy Efficiency Panel: How they work and who to talk to | Panelists: Hillary Tipton, Washington Gas; Alison Kaufman, ODEC; Kate Waller, Dominion Energy; Tammy Stafford, Appalachian Power; more to come. |
| 3:25 PM – 3:35 PM | VAEEC Awards Presentation | Recognizing outstanding achievements in energy efficiency. |
| 3:35 PM – 3:45 PM | Closing Remarks | Final thoughts and reflections from VAEEC leadership. |
| 4:00 PM | Adjourn |
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Registration & Welcome
Attendees arrive, register, and settle in.
11:20 AM – 11:25 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Virginia Energy Efficiency Council Board Chair. A warm welcome, event overview, objectives, and introductions.
11:25 AM – 11:35 AM
VAEEC Updates
Benjamin Woods, Executive Director, VAEEC.
11:35 AM – 11:40 AM
Virginia Energy Programmatic Update
Hear the latest programmatic updates from Virginia Energy.
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
The 2026 Virginia Energy Plan
Bettina Bergoo, Deputy Director of Virginia Energy. Insights into the upcoming state energy plan.
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Networking Lunch
Lunch is served. Opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, partners, and sponsors.
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Tackling the Existing Building Challenge: Policy Progress in Virginia
Panelists: Marshall Duer-Balkind, Director of Policy and Codes Programs, Institute for Market Transformation; Sabine Rogers, Federal Policy Manager, US Green Building Council; Chris Pendley, Director of Sustainability Policy and Strategy, AOBA-Metro. Moderator: Coles Jennings, Director of Business Partnerships, Community Climate Collaborative.
1:45 PM – 2:10 PM
Break & Networking
A short break for networking and coffee.
2:10 PM – 2:25 PM
Virginia Energy Policy Landscape: Looking Ahead to 2027
Matt Mansell, Co-Founder & Partner, Broad Street Group. Key contributor to landmark policies like VCEA and RGGI; expert perspective on future energy policy.
2:25 PM – 3:25 PM
Utility Energy Efficiency Panel: How they work and who to talk to
Panelists: Hillary Tipton, Washington Gas; Alison Kaufman, ODEC; Kate Waller, Dominion Energy; Tammy Stafford, Appalachian Power; more to come.
3:25 PM – 3:35 PM
VAEEC Awards Presentation
Recognizing outstanding achievements in energy efficiency.
3:35 PM – 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Final thoughts and reflections from VAEEC leadership.
4:00 PM
Adjourn