Where to Watch
Missed the APAICS 2022 Energy Summit? Find all the panel and speaker recordings linked below!
Overview
The APAICS Energy Summit brings together industry and community leaders alongside Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander members of Congress to discuss top-line energy concerns that are affecting the nation and AA & NH/PI community at-large.
Panel topics can range from AA & NH/PI representation in the energy sector, challenges and opportunities with the energy transition, the future of mobility and transportation, as well as the potential effects of new energy infrastructure legislation, and what our partners are doing to adapt to these changing conditions.
APAICS 2022 Energy Summit Schedule
12:00 PM ET | Opening & Speaker Remarks
Opening remarks from Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke & Dr. Vanessa Z. Chan
12:20 PM ET | Panel #1
The New Energy Infrastructure Law: A Step Forward in Securing America’s Energy Future
This panel will explore the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s impact on the energy industry and specifically how the Administration plans to implement it; the impact on AA & NH/PI communities; and obstacles and opportunities for the industry and everyday Americans.
Special remarks from Senator Brian Schatz & Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-6)
Panelists: Deron Lovaas, NRDC; Caroline Choi, Edison International
Moderator: T. Bruce Tsuchida, The Brattle Group
1:15 PM ET | PANEL #2
Opportunities in Energy: Jobs and Supplier Diversity
It is estimated that nearly 50% of job opportunities in the energy sector through 2040 will be filled by persons of color. This session will focus on strategies that enable diverse and underserved communities to find opportunities in the energy transition.
Special remarks from Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34)
Panelists: Dr. Karen Eng, National ACE; Christine Harada, FPISC; John Larson, Dominion Energy
Moderator: Madalene Mielke, APAICS
2:00 PM ET | PANEL #3
The Future of Integrated Mobility
With fundamental transformations potentially on the horizon for how people travel and how goods are moved, there are opportunities for transformative mobility scenarios that can radically change transportation energy use.
Special remarks from Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12)
Panelists: David Quinalty, Waymo; Jasper Jung, General Motors
Moderator: David S. Kim, WSP USA
3:00 PM ET | PANEL #4
The Energy Transition: A Roadmap for our Nation
Today, energy transition is at the heart of climate change mitigation efforts in the United States and around the world. This panel will explore how the industry is working toward solving this energy puzzle and its impact on AA & NH/PI communities.
Special remarks from Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) & Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-9)
Panelists: Jerry Griffin, Delta Airlines; Michael Cohen, BP; Bob Gee, AE2C
Moderator: Emilie Ikeda, NBC News
4:00 PM ET | Closing Remarks
Closing remarks from Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke