SPEAKERS
Program Manager, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative, Future Energy Systems Center
Associate Vice President and Chief Alliance Officer, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University
Project Development Executive, Mortenson
President & Chief Executive Officer, Smart Electric Power Alliance
President, Alliance to Save Energy
Vice President, U.S. Policy and Regulatory Strategy, National Grid
Executive Director and Head, School of Mining Engineering & Mineral Resources, University of Arizona
Senior Vice President, Policy Development and Public Affairs, NEI
Manager of Finance, Governor’s Office of Resiliency, State of Arizona
Director, Governor’s Office of Resiliency, State of Arizona
President, Galena Strategies LLC
Professor, School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, Arizona State University
Deputy Director of Policy, West Clean Energy Buyers Association
Executive Director, Center for an Arizona Carbon-Neutral Economy; Co-Director, LightWorks, Arizona State University
Retired Laboratory Director, National Energy Technology Laboratory
Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
2026 Sponsors
Sustaining
Supporting
Contributing
Sustaining Sponsors
Exelon
Energy is the force driving everything we do. So, how can energy work harder? Exelon, the nation’s largest family of energy companies, has the collective strength and innovative spirit to guide us to an accessible, equitable, clean energy future.
Our teams are leading critical work that provides opportunities and makes our communities stronger and more resilient.
Exelon is proud to sponsor the 2025 C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium and Awards, celebrating women leaders who drive advancements in sustainable energy.
National Grid
Supporting Sponsors
Akin
Akin is a global elite law firm with 900+ lawyers across 17 offices in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Our Chambers-ranked Projects & Energy Transition (PET) practice integrates energy & infrastructure capabilities to advise clients on the development, financing, acquisition, and operation of transformative energy projects worldwide.
Arizona Public Service
APS powers 1.4 million customers across Arizona. We deliver exceptional customer experience – with some of the best reliability in the country, options to manage bills, and support for those facing difficult times. We invest in communities we serve and support Arizona’s continued prosperity – working to make every day brighter.
Clean Energy Buyers Association
CEBA is a business association that works with the world’s largest energy buyers as well as energy and service providers. Our mission is to accelerate reliable, low-cost, carbon emissions-free energy through education, collective action, and policy leadership. CEBA’s over 400 members represent $22 trillion in total market value.
Mortenson
Salt River Project
SRP is a community-based, not-for-profit organization providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and energy to more than 2 million people in central Arizona. SRP’s mission is to provide sustainable, affordable, reliable water and power to our customers and communities to help them grow and thrive.
Tallgrass
At Tallgrass, we safely and reliably deliver the energy and services needed to fuel our homes, businesses, and communities. We are committed to leading innovation efforts to advance energy security, reliability, and affordability - enabling quality of life.
Learn more at Tallgrass.com.
Contributing Sponsors
Colorado State University Energy Institute
Colorado State University’s Energy Institute advances clean energy solutions at the Powerhouse Campus, uniting researchers, students, and industry to address global sustainability and emissions challenges.
Guidehouse
Invenergy
Invenergy is accelerating cleaner, more reliable, affordable energy. Invenergy and its affiliated companies develop, build, own, and operate large-scale renewable and other clean energy generation, transmission and storage facilities in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Western States and Tribal Nations