Speakers & Moderators

Jason M. Stanek was appointed Chairman of the Maryland Public Service Commission by Governor Larry Hogan for a five-year term beginning on July 1, 2018. He most recently served as Senior Counsel to the Energy Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Energy and Commerce where he advised on matters involving national energy…

Diane X. Burman serves as a Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission). The Commission regulates the state’s electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water utilities and oversees the cable industry. In addition, the Commission exercises jurisdiction over the siting of major gas and electric transmission facilities and is responsible for ensuring the…

Manu Asthana oversees the largest power grid in North America and the largest electricity market in the world. Asthana has extensive leadership experience across the electricity industry, including power generation operations, optimization and dispatch; competitive retail electricity; electricity and natural gas trading; and risk management, which he acquired across more than 21 years in the…

Tommy Wells is the director of the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE). Appointed January 2015, he is chiefly responsible for protecting the environment and conserving the natural resources of the District of Columbia. Tommy’s team is comprised of approximately 300 environmental professionals collectively working to improve the quality of life for residents and the…

Donald Walker is Director of Operations for DC Green Bank, where he manages and implements the operational and organization effectiveness plans. His many responsibilities include strategic planning, human resources, marketing, information technology, and administrative programs. Donald’s extensive background in leadership, career, and organizational development is critical to DC Green Bank’s success. Donald’s commitment to being…

Mike has been a fervent leader in developing solar policy across the Mid-Atlantic region, having been influential in the development, design and advocacy of the District of Columbia and Maryland RPS programs. Prior to launching New Columbia Solar, he served as the founder and partner at Nextility Inc. and ConnectDER, inc. With a proven track…

Gilbert Campbell is Founder and CEO of Volt Energy Utility, a national renewable energy firm that finances and develops utility-scale solar and energy storage projects for large corporate clients, municipalities, and other institutions. Under Gilbert's leadership, Volt Energy Utility executed the first Environmental Justice Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft, to supply Microsoft with 250…

Mr. Trabue serves as the Managing Director of the District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU).  Prior to his current position, he was the Vice President for District of Columbia Affairs at PEPCO, worked at the Greater Washington Board of Trade as Staff Director for Critical Issues for the District of Columbia and Maryland, and…

Kishia L. Powell joined DC Water in May 2020 and serves as the Authority's Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, overseeing all operating departments, as well as the Customer Service and Administration clusters.Ms. Powell comes to DC Water from her previous role as Commissioner of the City of Atlanta’s Department ofWatershed Management, where she…

Colette is a member of Reed Smith’s Energy and Natural Resources Group resident in the Washington, D.C. office.* Colette is a highly regarded thought leader and practitioner in domestic and international energy sectors. Colette recently served as Commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). She was nominated by President Barack Obama in August 2014,…