Energy Exchange 2024 Ignites Collaboration to Support the Nation's Clean Energy Future (2024)

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More than 2,700 individuals came together March 25–27, 2024, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh to participate in the most attended Energy Exchange conference in history.

Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), this event helps ensure that the federal energy and water community is not only aware of the technical, operational, and institutional practices and solutions needed to meet ambitious climate goals—but also equipped to implement strategies and take action. This training event plays a critical role in connecting the federal energy community with the knowledge and resources necessary to achieve mission goals.

This year's attendees hailed from more than 20 federal agencies, 18 utilities, 40 energy service companies (ESCO), and 250 energy and technology companies.

The participants also included 17 (of 20) ESCOs holding a DOE Energy Savings Performance Contract Generation 4 indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.

Additionally, the event welcomed 12 event supporters and 100 exhibit booths on the trade show floor.

FEMP Director Mary Sotos and Deputy Director Anna J. Siefken along with FEMP staff cut the ribbon to the Trade Show floor signaling the kickoff Energy Exchange 2024.

Photo courtesy of MC2

We heard from plenary speakers including:

Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment
Kathleen Hogan, Principal Deputy Undersecretary for Infrastructure, at the Department of Energy
Andrew Mayock, Federal Chief Sustainability Officer, Council on Environmental Quality
Philip McNamara, Assistant Secretary for Administration, Department of Transportation
Honorable Brendan Owens, Assistant Secretary of Defense, Energy, Installations, and Environment
Kimberly Patrick, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator for Mission Support, Environmental Protection Agency
Theresa Pohlman, Executive Director, Sustainability and Environmental Programs, Department of Homeland Security
Robin Carnahan, Administrator, General Services Administration
Dr. Joylette Portlock, Executive Director, Sustainable Pittsburgh
Christine Waller, Vice President, Duquesne Light Company
Anna J. Siefken, FEMP Deputy Director
Mary Sotos, FEMP Director.

The collective message from this group of exceptional speakers echoed how this is a pivotal moment in the clean energy history of the nation as goals, funding, and opportunities have aligned to catalyze the federal government as a leader in energy management. Speakers emphasized the importance of collaborating with industry and long-term public-private partnerships. Lastly, there was an emphasis on empowering individuals at the local and regional levels—as well as federal—to help drive the necessary change toward a clean energy future.

Technical Sessions and Trainings

Energy Exchange 2024 was the optimal location for accredited training. The event offered 83 sessions across 11 tracks.

The 11 technical training tracks were:

Federal Leadership Perspectives
Statuses, Policy Drivers, and Reporting
Meeting Zero Emission Vehicle Goals
Strategies and Actions to Decarbonize Buildings
Resilience Under a Changing Climate
Energy and Water Fundamentals
Shovel Ready Technologies and Approaches
Emerging Sustainable Technologies and Practices
Financing for Impact
Feds and Third Parties: Partnerships to Meet Goals

In total, more than 16,000 training hours were accrued at the event.