The Goal
The Jackson Hole Summit: Energy, Economics, and Environment will bring together leaders, investors, policymakers, and communities to meet the reality of growing global energy demand through strategies that maximize local economic growth while preserving environmental integrity.
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Wyoming—a key energy-producing state—plays a lead role in this national challenge. Attendees will gain insights into the landscape ahead to accelerate clean energy deployment and economic diversification in energy communities including implementation barriers, key legislation benefitting energy communities, community plans to advance the next generation of energy projects, and new projects underway. At the local level, Teton County is a national leader in setting and implementing clean energy goals. The summit will highlight tangible progress and ongoing challenges in Teton County’s clean energy journey, offering attendees a platform to engage with real-world case studies.
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Day One will highlight national and Wyoming-based energy strategies, examining key legislative and investment frameworks, as well as current clean energy projects that are shaping the future.
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Day Two will focus on Teton County’s energy landscape, providing a deep dive into reducing energy use and emissions, and local sustainability initiatives.
With a focus on driving actionable outcomes at the national, state, and local levels, the Jackson Hole Summit seeks to strengthen progress towards affordable and dependable energy, innovation, workforce development, thriving communities, healthy ecosystems, and delivering climate solutions.
Day 1
MAY 14
National and State Perspectives on Clean Energy
8:30am
Registration and Coffee
9:00
9:30
Keynote
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Jared Diamond, American scientist, historian and author
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"The Three E’s in a Changing World: Energy, Economics, and Environment”
10:00
The National Landscape: Energy Transformation Case Studies
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Moderator: Nathan Wendt, President, JHCGA​
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West Virginia Energy Communities: Evan Hansen, West Virginia House of Delegates
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Wyoming Energy Communities: Rusty Bell, former Campbell County Commissioner
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Transmission: Quentin Rogers, Vice President, Powder River Energy Corporation
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Philanthropy: Heidi Binko, Co-Founder and Executive Director, the Just Transition Fund
11:15
The Mountain West Moment: Leading the Next Generation of Nuclear Energy
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Moderator: Glen Murrell, Director, Idaho National Lab
12:45
Investing in the Next Wave of Energy Innovation
Moderator: Kareem Dabbagh, Managing Partner, VoLo Earth​
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Dru Palmer, Wyoming Grants Management Office
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Ernst Sack, Partner, Blue Bear Capital
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Tim Jones, COO, Innosphere Ventures
2:00
Clean Energy Startups Leading the Energy Transformation - Part 1
Moderator: Sam Heintz, Clean Energy Analyst, JHCGA
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Utility Scale Solar: Christine Mikell, Principal, Enyo Solar
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Renewable Natural Gas and Carbon Storage: Ryan Waddington, CEO, Cowboy Clean Fuels
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Stored Energy: Eugene Holubnyak, Director of the Hydrogen Energy Research Center at the University of Wyoming​
3:00
Clean Energy Startups Leading the Energy Transformation - Part 2
Moderator: Pete Kocubinski, Advisor, JHCGA
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​​​Critical Minerals Mining: Scott Durgin, President, Vero 3
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Coal to Products: TBD
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Next Generation Wind Energy: Neal Rickner, CEO, Airloom
4:00
Wyoming Community-led Clean Energy Strategies
Moderator: Sophie Rockefeller, Clean Energy Analyst, JHCGA
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Community Solar for the Eastern Shoshone: Gilbert Riche, Eastern Shoshone Housing Authority
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Lincoln County - A Growing Nuclear Hub: Robert Bowen, Mayor of Kemmerer
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Campbell County - the Carbon Valley Strategy: Jim Ford, Campbell County Commissioner
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Teton County: Ben Ellis, Owner, 460 Bread ​
Day 2
MAY 15
Teton County: Energy, Climate and Sustainability Solutions
8:30am
Registration and Coffee
8:50am
9:00
Energy Solutions Field Trips (choose one)
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Geothermal in Action: Home Ranch/USFS IRA Funding Energy
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Transportation Solutions: START bus trip and building visit
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Electrification: TOJ Fleet
10:15
Coffee Break
10:30
Understanding Teton County Energy and the Drivers of Power Consumption with Jim Webb, CEO, Lower Valley Energy
11:00
Thinking Outside the Box: Big Ideas for Teton County
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A conversation facilitated by Melissa Turley, Executive Director of Energy Conservation Works between:
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Climate Solutions: Margie Lynch, Jackson Hole Climate Action Collective
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Transportation: Charlotte Frei, Teton County
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Airport Operations: Jac Stelly, Jackson Hole Airport
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Energy: Zach Isler, Energy Conservation Works
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Climate Resilience: Amy Macdonald, Ripple Resilience
11:45
Lunch
1:00
Community Action Steps Panel
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A conversation facilitated by Tanya Anderson, Ecosystem Stewardship Administrator for the Town of Jackson
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Alicia Cox, Executive Director, Yellowstone Teton Clean Cities
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Arne Jorgensen, Mayor, Town of Jackson
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Mark Newcomb, Chain Teton County Board of Commissioners
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Aaron Pruzan, Owner of Rendezvous River Sports
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Katy Hollbacher, Owner of Beyond Efficiency
1:45
Break
2:00
Teton County Interactive Stations: Implementing Clean Energy and Sustainability Strategies​
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​Introduction: Preparing for Climate Impacts: Bryan Shuman University of Wyoming in Center Theater
Followed by Interactive Stations in the Lobby:​
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Energy Conservation Works: Community Solar, Accessing Energy Efficiency, and Leveraging IRA Funds at Household Level
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Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities: Alternative Transportation Solutions
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Jackson Hole Climate Action Collective: Helping residents take Climate Action
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Riverwind: Sustainable Business Leaders and Sustainability Certification
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LegacyWorks Group: Emissions Dashboard
3:00
Break
3:15
Community Action Planning Session: Engaging in the Town Sustainability Plan with Tanya Anderson
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Learn about the new TOJ Sustainability Plan Goals and Points of Engagement for Community Members
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4:30
Closing of the Summit in the Theater​
5:00 - 6:30
Community Action Celebration and Reception
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Live music, information, activities, and celebration of local sustainability
Summit Sponsors
Speyer Family Foundation
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