As Executive Director of Clean Grid Alliance, Beth Soholt brings more than 20 years experience working with the electric industry in various capacities. At CGA she directs work in the areas of technical/transmission planning, state regulatory proceedings, legislative education and outreach. She holds a seat on the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Advisory Committee representing […]
Garvin Heath, PhD, is a Distinguished Member of the Research Staff at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Colorado, USA. For over 15 years he has worked to characterize and quantify sustainability of energy technologies, with particular focus on photovoltaics (PV). For a decade he has led the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Task […]
Drew Higgins brings over 17 years of experience in product innovation with a particular emphasis on the automotive and energy sectors. His expertise extends to the realm of electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable transportation solutions, making him a key figure in driving forward the electrification of fleets. His work in developing and launching electric vehicle […]
Sharma Frank founded Luminary Strategies, a firm that helps global companies integrate energy reliability solutions and remove red tape from market-leading innovation projects in the U.S. Prior to that, she led Tesla’s strategic market entry to launch its first U.S. wholesale and retail energy businesses in Texas (4 yrs). Arushi pioneered the ERCOT policy and […]
Drew Christensen has more than a decade of experience in public affairs, including state government, local politics, and renewable energy. Drew works to assess project risk, builds partnerships with local officials and communities, and leads a best-in-class team of more than 20 public affairs professionals across the United States. Prior to joining Apex, he served […]
Maria Korsnick is president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute, the nuclear industry’s policy organization in Washington, D.C. Drawing on her engineering background, hands-on experience in reactor operations and a deep knowledge of energy policy and regulatory issues, Korsnick aims to increase understanding of nuclear energy’s economic and environmental benefits among policymakers […]
Dr. Rusty Towell is the founding director of ACU’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab which is building the first university advanced reactor in the country. Rusty has a BS degree in Engineering Physics from ACU where he has been a professor for the past 23 years. He earned a Ph.D in nuclear physics from […]
Douglass Robison is the founder and President of Natura Resources. Throughout his career in the energy sector, Douglass has been at the forefront of leading-edge technologies, in his role as Partner, Co-founder, President and Executive Chair of ExL Petroleum, a Permian-based oil and gas exploration and production company, and now as the founder and President […]
Congressman Randy Weber is a public servant, proven conservative, former small business owner, and third-generation Texan representing the 14th District of Texas. In Congress, he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has the broadest jurisdiction of any legislative committee in Congress. Weber also serves on the Science Space and Technology. For over […]
Heather Reams is the President of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES), a right-of center non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that engages policymakers and the public about responsible, conservative solutions to address our nation’s energy, economic, and environmental security while increasing America’s competitive edge. She has led the CRES team since 2016 and oversees […]