Powering the Next Era: Energy Issues Driving San Diego's Cleantech Economy

Event Overview

The 'Powering the Next Era: Energy Issues Driving San Diego's Cleantech Economy' event, organized by Cleantech San Diego, will take place on December 3, 2026, at the Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine. This in-person conference is part of the Cleantech San Diego Education Series and aims to tackle the pressing energy challenges faced by California's shifting economy.

Key Topics

Participants will engage in discussions on various critical topics, including:

• Energy Load: Understanding the demands and opportunities for the energy sector, particularly in light of data centers and electric vehicle infrastructure.
• Transmission and Interconnection: Addressing the infrastructure challenges that hinder access to the grid and exploring necessary updates to meet future energy needs.
• Energy Storage: Highlighting the importance of battery energy storage as a critical infrastructure component for ensuring reliability in energy supply.
• Policy Developments: Analyzing the political landscape and how local and state decision-makers are working to advance clean energy initiatives.

Featured Speakers

The event will feature prominent speakers from various sectors, including:

• Eric Wesoff, Executive Director of Canary Media
• Cristy Sanada, Deputy Director at the California Energy Commission
• Le-Quyen Nguyen, Deputy Executive Director at the California Public Utilities Commission
• Neil Millar, Vice President at the California Independent System Operator
• Will Speer, Vice President at SDG&E

This event promises to provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for professionals in the cleantech and energy sectors, focusing on the future of energy in San Diego and beyond.