Wednesday | May 7, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast with Sponsors
8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Overview
Timothy J. Hagerty, Partner, Frost Brown Todd LLP
8:30 a.m.
Energy Issues Facing the Commonwealth
Kate Shanks, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs, Kentucky Chamber
The Kentucky Chamber’s Director of Public Affairs will provide an overview of pressing energy and environment issues currently facing Kentucky. She will share insights for business on legislative and regulatory issues likely to be taken up in Frankfort and Washington in the coming year.
8:45 a.m.
Opening Keynote: 2025 and Beyond: The Future of Energy Under the Trump Administration
Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President, Global Energy Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
9:45 a.m.
Morning Break with Sponsors
10:00 a.m.
In the Trenches: How are the Trump Administration’s Energy and Environmental Policies Affecting Regulation in the Real World?
Timothy J. Hagerty, Partner, Frost Brown Todd LLP
The first few months of 2025 have seen dramatic changes in energy and environmental policy at the federal level. This session will examine how the President’s numerous Executive Orders and policy pronouncements affecting energy and environmental policy are being implemented by federal and state agencies “on the ground,” and what they may mean for Kentucky’s energy sector. Also of interest will be the likely timeline for implementing regulatory changes and their likely legal prospects.
11:00 a.m.
Baseload Generation Dispatch in a Regional Transmission Organization
Brian Weisker, Senior Vice President & President, Natural Gas Business Unit, Duke Energy
Understanding the economics of baseload generation requires an understanding of how regional transmission organizations influence the operation of a generating unit. As the Commonwealth continues to evolve policies to ensure affordable and reliable generation, it is important that business leaders appreciate the complexities of operating a utility that participates in the market. As a former coal plant manager, and the current head of Duke Energy’s natural gas unit, Brian Weisker will share his perspective of operating a generating unit and navigating the external influences that come from participating in PJM.
12:00 p.m.
Luncheon with Sponsors
1:00 p.m.
Energy Transition Updates and Predictions
Gregory Dutton, Partner, Frost Brown Todd LLP
Thomas LoTurco, Executive Vice President, East US, Canada & Government Affairs, EDP Renewables North America
Chad Martin, CWB, PWS, Senior Principal Biologist and Technical Director, Stantec
Kenya Stump, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Energy Policy
Jayce Walker, Director, Development – East Region, Recurrent Energy
Industry experts will discuss topics that include the future of IRA funding, the impact of Trump’s Executive Orders, potential future impacts of Trump Administration, the status and impact of PJM and MISO backlogs, EV infrastructure development, developments with nuclear investments in Kentucky, the status of construction and operations now that solar facilities are coming on-line in Kentucky, investment and construction of BESS in Kentucky, alternative clean energy developments, and the overall energy development climate in Kentucky.
2:00 p.m.
Making Sense of Emerging Federal Policies and What They Mean for Kentucky
Michelle Bloodworth, President and CEO, America’s Power
2:45 p.m.
Afternoon Break with Sponsors
3:00 p.m.
The Future of Nuclear Energy Generation in Kentucky
Angela Burkhart, New Nuclear Engineering Director, Duke Energy
Angie Hatton, Chair, Kentucky Public Service Commission
Scott Hunnewell, VP-New Nuclear Program, TVA
Kenya Stump, Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Energy Policy
Moderator: Dr. Rodney Andrews, Director, UK Center for Applied Energy Research
This working group is tasked with developing a strategic plan to update Kentucky's nuclear energy economic impact analysis. The group will also assess workforce and educational requirements to foster the growth of a nuclear energy ecosystem in the state. Additionally, the initiative will identify communities that are well-positioned for nuclear development and establish a "nuclear-ready" community designation.
3:45 p.m.
Day One Wrap Up
Timothy J. Hagerty, Partner, Frost Brown Todd LLP
4:00 p.m.
Day one Adjourns
Thursday | May 8, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Welcome and Overview
Timothy J. Hagerty, Partner, Frost Brown Todd LLP
8:45 a.m.
Opening Keynote: 2025 and Beyond: Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet Under the Beshear Administration
Rebecca Goodman, Secretary, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
9:45 a.m.
Morning Break with Sponsors
10:00 a.m.
The Future of Energy in Kentucky
Kimra Cole, President and COO, Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc.
John Crockett, President, LG&E and KU Energy LLC
Kevin Dobbs, President, Kentucky/Midstates Division, Atmos Energy Corporation (INVITED)
Don Mosier, Executive Vice President and COO, East Kentucky Power Cooperative
Amy Spiller, President – Ohio and Kentucky, Duke Energy Corporation
Cindy Wiseman, President & COO, Kentucky Power
Moderator: Timothy J. Hagerty, Partner, Frost Brown Todd LLP
Utility executives will discuss their strategies for ensuring ongoing reliable and affordable service for energy customers across the Commonwealth – particularly in a time of significant change in the energy markets and regulation. Panelists from the state’s major electric and gas utilities will also discuss essential programs to help customers take advantage of energy efficiency and alternative resources.
11:30 a.m.
Luncheon with Sponsors
12:30 p.m.
What Is “The Grid”
Ken Gish, Member, Stites & Harbison, PLLC
People of all walks of life refer to the “Grid” all the time, but what actually comprises the Grid? This presentation will describe the basics of the numerous transmission systems in the US and in Kentucky. The presentation will also identify key challenges facing the transmission system and actions that grid operators are taking to address those challenges.
1:30 p.m.
Inside the Public Service Commission (PSC)
Angie C. Hatton, Chairman, Kentucky Public Service Commission
Mary Pat Regan, Commissioner, Kentucky Public Service Commission
John Will Stacy, Commissioner, Kentucky Public Service Commission
Moderator: Linda Bridwell, Executive Director, Kentucky Public Service Commission
3:00 p.m.
13th Annual Kentucky Energy Management Conference Adjourns