This is a special Northeast Hydrogen Roundtable focused on the 12-month delivery of the Mass General Brigham NEH2IS Task Force, formed at the 2023 Northeast Hydrogen Infrastructure Summit.

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FORMAT:

Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution:

"Regarding grid modernization, to achieve Boston's Climate, Health, and Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________."

1. Participants vote to prioritize speaker obstacle statements into one point of focus.

2. Strategically placed at breakout tables, participants develop and pitch a 12 month solution and 90 day sprint.

3. Leaders can hold themselves accountable to deliver the 90 day sprint and 12 month solution as a volunteer Task Force.

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About:

Organized by the AEG Boston 23Q4 Mobility & Clean Transportation Task Force, the purpose of this roundtable is to create understanding, awareness and value for the Brockton community and fleets for financially feasible and equitable MD/HD Fleet Electrification.

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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Mobility & Clean Transportation, to achieve Boston’s Climate, Health & Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 month is __________."

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.

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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Grid Modernization, to achieve Boston’s Climate, Health & Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 month is __________."

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.

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This event will convene utility industry leaders, regulators, solution providers and government leaders from primarily the Northeast for a constructive dialogue regarding policy, priorities, opportunities and challenges related to the development of scalable hydrogen solutions that enable the Northeast to achieve its decarbonization and environmental justice commitments while ensuring affordability, resilience and reliability of critical power and transportation infrastructure.

Objectives:

1. A shared understanding of critical opportunities (policy, funding, existing infrastructure, etc.) and obstacles to developing the most promising hydrogen solutions in the Northeast that best positions the region to achieve its emissions, equity and resilience objectives.

2. Discussion and consensus among high-impact public and private stakeholders regarding most beneficial components and key considerations for the commercialization of hydrogen for the heavy-duty transportation sector and related infrastructure.

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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "For x price RCC can offer XYZ competencies that leads to # entry level positions among this group of companies with X compensation now and a path Y compensation in 3-5 yrs”

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.

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"The Department of Energy is requesting feedback on the Draft National Transmission Needs Study, specifically on the analysis used, conclusions, or any other comments or suggestions for improving the study."

This Action Challenge will facilitate the alignment on critical issues regarding transmission, equity, and energy security for the submission of comments representing an inclusive cross-section of key stakeholders to the Department of Energy.

Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near-term solution: "Regarding Transmission, Equity, and Energy Security in the Northeast, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________.

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete in developing a 12-month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12-month solution.

Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Clean Transportation, to achieve Boston's climate, health & equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________.

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.

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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Grid Modernization, to achieve Boston's climate, health & equity goals, a critical obstacle to collectively overcome in 12 months is __________.

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.

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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Buildings & Construction, to achieve Boston’s Carbon & Equity goals, a critical obstacle to collaboratively overcome within the next 12 month is __________."

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.

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Invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Critical Infrastructure, Equity & Resilience, to achieve Boston’s Carbon & Equity goals, a critical obstacle to overcome is __________."

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.

Climate, Equity Health Nexus Strategic Action Roundtable

Limit of 18 people

March 31st @ 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: Holland & Knight LLP, 10 St James Ave #1200, Boston, MA

Featured Speaker:

• James Goudreau, Head of Environmental Sustainability External Engagement, Novartis

AEG Stakeholder Dinner

Optimizing Transmission and Distribution for Equity & Resilience

Limit of 24 people

March 30th @ 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: City Table, Lenox Hotel, Boston, MA

Special Guest:

• Digaunto Chatterjee, Vice President, System Planning, Eversource Energy

Co-Hosts:

• Bill White, Director, Business Development, Northeast United States, CTC Global

• Stephanie Badr, Vice President of Operations, Electric Power Engineers, Inc

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DETAILS:

When: December 16th @ 8:00am - 12:30 pm CT

Location: Holland & Knight Office - 10 St James Ave #1200, Boston, MA 02116, United States

COVID-19 PROTOCOL: ATTENDEES MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED. MASKS ARE REQUESTED. Attendance is capped at 48 leaders. Please read Holland & Knight's protocol at the bottom of this page.

About: Four invited speakers present a critical obstacle that needs collaboration and a near term solution: "Regarding Mobility & Transportation, to achieve Boston’s Carbon & Equity goals, a critical obstacle to overcome is __________."

Participants vote on which speaker has articulated the most urgent obstacle. Invited participants are strategically placed into breakout rooms to compete on developing a 12 month solution to the selected obstacle. An AEG Task Force is formulated to carry out the selected 12 month solution.

AGENDA:

8:00am – 8:30am NETWORKING BREAKFAST

8:30am – 8:45am WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS

• Hayes Morrison, Chief Mobility, MassDOT

• James Cater, Program Lead - EV Infrastructure, Eversource Energy

8:45am - 10:00am SPEAKER CHALLENGE

• Yann Kulp, Co-Founder & Head of Business Development, eIQ Mobility

• Kathleen Connors, Founder & CEO, Voltrek

• John Nolan, Managing Director of Transportation and The Campus Service Center, Harvard University

• Jannet Walker-Ford, Senior Vice President & Principal Director - National Transit & Rail Business Line Leader, WSP

10:00am - 10:15am TASK FORCE UPDATES

10:15am - 11:45am BREAKOUT SESSION CHALLENGE

11:45am - 12:00pm CONCLUSION

12:00pm - 12:30pm OPTIONAL NETWORKING

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Dec. 15th - AEG Boston Stakeholder Happy Hour/Dinner

Reserve your seat now to join us for the AEG Boston Stakeholder Happy Hour/Dinner @ Earls Kitchen + Bar. Seating at the table (8) is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is extra seating available at the bar.

Location: Earls Kitchen + Bar, Earls Prudential, 800 Boylston Street, Unit 107 Boston, MA

Host Welcome Remarks:

• Jannet Walker-Ford, Senior Vice President & Principal Director - National Transit & Rail Business Line Leader, WSP

Opening Remarks:

• Joe Curtatone, Mayor, City of Somerville & President Elect, NECEC

Agenda:

5:00pm to 7:00pm: AEG Boston Stakeholder Happy Hour/Dinner

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Please Note: Holland & Knight visitors entering a Firm office in the U.S. must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For this purpose, individuals are considered to be fully vaccinated when at least 14 days have passed since the individual received either the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Visitors must complete this Visitor Screening Form on the day of your visit, prior to your arrival.

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AEG ROUNDTABLE: GROWING A CLEAN, RESILIENT FUTURE

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Location: AEG Zoom Studios

Schedule of Events:

When: October 26th @ 2:00pm - 3:30pm CT

About: Join us for a multi-sectored conversation about sustainable growth and change across the energy sector, from workforce development in green jobs to scalable carbon free investments.

Opening Remarks/Moderator:

• Maria Bocanegra, Commissioner, Illinois Commerce Commission

Speakers:

• Geri Melchiorre, Senior Director of Investments, University of Illinois System

• Karin Norington-Reaves, CEO, Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

• Cheryl McKinney, Vice President, Strategy and Portfolio, BP

• Ela Eskinazi, SVP, Sustainable Finance, Head of Business Development ESG, Bank of America

IOT, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

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JULY 23 - ONLINE STAKEHOLDER CHALLENGE

Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION

Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm + 30 min. networking

Speaker Challengers:

• Nigel Jacob, Co-Founder/Co-Chair, Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics

• Dr. Karma Sawyer, Program Manager, Building Energy Research & Development, Building Technologies Office, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

• Gregory King, Board Member, Roxbury Community College Foundation

• Joseph Lalley, AVP for Facilities Operations, Northeastern University

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DC Fast Charging

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JULY 22 - ONLINE STAKEHOLDER ACTION CHALLENGE

Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION

Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm + 30 min. networking

Opening Remarks :

• James Cater, EV Program Manager, Eversource

• Tara Kapila, Vice President Product Growth, National Grid

Speaker Challengers:

• Donald Pettey, Program Manager Strategic Initiatives, MassDOT - Highway

• Paul Renaud, Vice President, Distribution Engineering, Eversource

• Dan O’Shea, Director of Utility Strategy and Business Development, EV Infrastructure, ABB

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BUILDINGS & GRID MODERNIZATION

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MAY 7 - ONLINE STAKEHOLDER CHALLENGE - COVID-19 Fundraiser

Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION

Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm + 30 min. networking

Discussion Leaders:

• Roger Kranenberg, Vice President Energy Strategy & Policy, Eversource

• Julie Klump, Vice President, Design & Technical Services, Preservation of Affordable Housing

• Zeyneb Magavi, Co-Executive Director, HEET

• Paul DiSarcina, Senior Building Systems Engineer, AvalonBay Communities

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20Q1 RECAP - PART II

AEG LIVE: “So, What’s the Solution?” Critical Infrastructure & Resilience

In Part II of this series, 20Q1 Task Force Leaders and Teams from AEG Cities will present and discuss their winning 12 month solutions.

Audience will engage via video to understand, refine and strengthen these problem statements into actionable solutions​​​​​​​​​.

Register Here: AEG LIVE: Critical Infrastructure & Resilience 20Q1 Recap - Part II

APRIL 2 - LIVE ONLINE SESSION - 20Q1 RECAP - PART II

Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION (to comply with travel restrictions from COVID-19)

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Invited Task Force Leaders:

• AEG Boston

  • Galen Nelson, Chief Program Officer, Mass CEC

  • Todd Isherwood, Program Manager, Willdan

  • Maria Cimilluca, Vice President - Facilities, Northeastern University

• AEG New York

  • Steven Lichtin, Director, Business Development, Go Electric

  • Philip Jonat, Mechanical Engineer, WSP

• AEG Chicago

  • Alexandria Seydel, Attorney, Stahl Cowen

  • Antonio Lopez-Krulas, Consulting Manager, Patrick Engineering

  • Alfred Saucedo, AA to Commissioner Debra Shore, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

• AEG Washington

  • Emily LeJeune, Federal Market Applications Manager, S&C Electric

  • Jonathon Monken, Senior Director, System Resilience and Strategic Coordination, PJM

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20Q1 RECAP - PART I

AEG LIVE: “So, What’s the Problem?” Critical Infrastructure & Resilience

In Part I of this 2 part series, 20Q1 Leading Discussion Leaders from AEG Cities will present and discuss their winning problem statement.

Audience will engage via video to understand, refine and strengthen these problem statements into actionable solutions​​​​​​​​​.

Register Here: AEG LIVE: Critical Infrastructure & Resilience 20Q1 Recap - Part I

MARCH 26 - LIVE ONLINE SESSION - 20Q1 RECAP - PART I

Location: LIVE ONLINE SESSION (to comply with travel restrictions from COVID-19)

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Discussion Leaders:

• James Goudreau, Global Head of Climate, Novartis (Boston)

• Jonathon Monken, Senior Director, System Resilience and Strategic Coordination, PJM (Washington)

• Karen Weigert, VP Business Strategy and Regional Operations, Slipstream (Chicago)

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RESILIENCE & CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

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JANUARY 22 - STAKEHOLDER DINNER

Location: Post 390 Restaurant, 406 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116

Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm

JANUARY 23 - STAKEHOLDER CHALLENGE

Location: Northeastern University, East Village: 291 St Botolph St, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02115

Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm

Discussion Leaders:

• Maria Cimilluca, Vice President Facilities, Northeastern University

• James Goudreau, Global Head of Climate, Novartis

• Mike Bakas, Executive Vice President, Ameresco

• Brian Swett, Boston Lead, Arup