Sandia Energy > Programs > Energy Storage > Policy and Outreach > Energy Storage Webinars for Regulators > New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners Webinar Series Energy storage is a key ingredient in helping the region meet our energy goals. Storage can play an important role in unleashing the power of renewables, relieving generation, transmission, and distribution demands, and hastening our energy transition to a cleaner future. To further our knowledge and share information, NECPUC Commissioners and Staff participated in a series of energy storage webinars presented in collaboration with US DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage Program, Sandia National Laboratories, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Experts from the national labs, regional agencies and other organizations and institutions provided content, with time for discussion and questions. March 19, 2021 – Introduction to Energy Storage View PDF agenda & speaker biographies SpeakerOrganizationPresentation Meredith HatfieldExecutive Director, NECPUCWelcome & IntroductionsDr. Imre GyukDirector, DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage ProgramDOE Energy Storage New England ProjectsWill McNamaraSandia National LaboratoriesOverview of State & Federal Energy Storage Policy and Deployments Across the U.S.Dr. Howard PassellSandia National LaboratoriesIntroduction to Energy Storage TechnologiesPatrick BalducciArgonne National Laboratory Introduction to Energy Storage Economics April 2, 2021 – Decarbonization and Energy Storage View PDF agenda & speaker biographies SpeakerOrganization Presentation Dr. Imre GyukDirector, DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage ProgramIntroductionJamil FarbesEvolved EnergyDecarbonization, Energy Storage, and ElectrificationBrian BishopPacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)California Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) and Getting GHGs out of Energy StorageGavin McCormickWattTimeWatt Time and Getting GHGs out of Energy Storage April 16, 2021 -The Value of Storage and State Agency Roundtable View PDF agenda & speaker biographies SpeakerOrganizationPresentationDr. Imre GyukDirector, DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage ProgramIntroductionSergio CarrilloConnecticut Green BankConnecticut Green Bank – Different Valuation ApproachesWill LauwersMassachusetts Department of Energy ResourcesMassachusetts State of Energy Storage and Clean Peak StandardDr. Ariel HorowitzMassachusetts Clean Energy CenterMassachusetts CEC ProgramState Energy Agencies RoundtableTodd Olinsky-Paul (Moderator)Anne Margolis (Panelist)Dr. Carrie Gill (Panelist)Ethan Tremblay (Panelist)Eric Annes (Panelist) Clean Energy Group & Clean Energy States Alliance Vermont Department of Public Service Rhode Island Office of Energy ResourcesMaine Governor’s Energy OfficeConnecticut Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection State Energy Agencies Roundtable April 30, 2021 – New England PUCs Roundtable View PDF agenda & speaker biographies SpeakerOrganization PresentationDr. Imre GyukDirector, DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage ProgramIntroductionNew England States PUC Roundtable: Dockets, Decisions, and Challenges Facing CommissionsJoan White (Moderator)Josh Ryor (Panelist)Emma Rodvien (Panelist)Mike Judge (Panelist)Liz Nixon (Panelist)Denis Bergeron (Panelist) Vermont Public Utility CommissionConnecticut Public Utilities Regulatory AuthorityRhode Island Public Utilities CommissionMassachusetts Department of Public UtilitiesNew Hampshire Public Utilities CommissionMaine Public Utilities Commission New England States PUC Roundtable: Dockets, Decisions, and Challenges Facing CommissionsWill McNamara Sandia National Laboratories Reflections on State Presentations May 21, 2021 – Interconnection, Codes, and Standards View PDF agenda & speaker biographies SpeakerOrganizationPresentationDr. Imre GyukDirector, DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage ProgramIntroductionPanel: Streamlining InterconnectionDr. Ryan QuintCharlie VartanianDr. Mike RoppNorth American Electric Reliability Council (NERC)Pacific Northwest National LaboratorySandia National LaboratoriesStreamlining InterconnectionMatt PaissPacific Northwest National LaboratoryFire and Product Safety Codes (NFPA 855 & UL 9450) June 4, 2021 – Federal and Regional Issues View PDF agenda & speaker biographies SpeakerOrganizationPresentationDr. Imre GyukDirector, DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage ProgramIntroductionMike BerlinskiDirector, Emerging Technology, Customized Energy SolutionsFederal Policy and Storage, including FERC Orders 841 & 2222Joan WhiteHearing Officer, Vermont Public Utility CommissionPreparing for FERC Order 2222ISO-New England Panel on Storage in Regional MarketsMolly ConnorsHanhan HammerJennifer WolfsonExternal Affairs Representative, ISO-NELead Analyst, Market Development, ISO-NESenior Regulatory Counsel, ISO-NE ISO-NE Panel on Storage in Regional Markets June 25, 2021 – Best Practices, Equity, Q&A View PDF agenda & speaker biographies SpeakerOrganization PresentationDr. Imre GyukDirector, DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage ProgramEnergy Storage, Equity, and ResilienceTodd Olinsky-PaulClean Energy Group and Clean Energy States AllianceCESA Policy Best Practices for New England StatesWill McNamaraSandia National LaboratoriesEnergy Equity and StorageRebecca O’NeilPacific Northwest National LaboratoryEnergy Equity and StorageDr. Imre GyukDirector, DOE Office of Electricity Energy Storage ProgramFinal Wrap-up and Outlook