How can Germany and California join forces in taking bold action for a climate neutral energy sector?
The climate crisis has now impacted almost every part of our world. In order to achieve our clean air, climate, energy and development goals we need to accelerate the global transition to clean energy and decarbonize our economies on both sides of the Atlantic.
The virtual 2-hour "5th annual California Germany Bilateral Energy Conference (CGBEC)" will highlight the ongoing partnership between California and Germany as we work together to accelerate the global energy transition.
This event will focus on two specific, essential topics: offshore wind deployment and the market development of renewable hydrogen.
Why you should attend:
- identify the challenges and opportunities for offshore wind and renewable hydrogen
- chart a path forward to zero-emission energy supply
- discuss market design and regulatory framework for energy system of tomorrow
- discover opportunities for collaboration between California and Germany
Who should attend:
- industry leaders
- researchers
- policymakers
- high-level government officials
- civil society
Join our online conference and shape transatlantic actions towards clean energy transition!
About CGBEC
For the 5th consecutive year, the California Energy Commission and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy will host the California Germany Bilateral Energy Conference (CGBEC). The online conference will bring together German and Californian stakeholders to share visions and exchange ideas on building a clean energy future and decarbonizing our economies.
Date and Time
November 16, 2021
8-10 a.m. PST / 5-7 p.m. CET
AGENDA
7:45 AM PST | 4:45 PM CET
WELCOME BY MASTER OF CEREMONY 8:00 AM PST | 5:00 PM CET
Drew Bohan, Executive Director, California Energy Commission
OPENING REMARKS AND KEYNOTES 8:05 AM PST | 5:05 PM CET
Eleni Kounalakis, Lieutenant Governor of California
Thorsten Herdan, Director-General for Energy Policy, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
David Hochschild, Chair, California Energy Commission
PANEL 1: OFFHSORE WIND AND ITS PATH TOWARDS CARBON NEUTRALITY 8:45 AM PST | 5:45 PM CET
Moderated by Eli Harland, Advisor to Commissioner Douglas, California Energy Commission
Karen Douglas, Commissioner, California Energy Commission
Thorsten Herdan, Director-General for Energy Policy, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Justine Kimball, Senior Climate Change Program Manager, California Natural Resources Agency, Ocean Protection Council
Damian Bednarz, Managing Director, EnBW North America
Douglas Boren, Pacific Regional Director, Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management
PANEL 2: HYDROGEN: VISIONARY VOICES ON DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION AND POTENTIAL FOR TRANSATLANTIC COOPERATION 8:45 AM PST | 5:45 PM CET
Moderated by Janice Lin, Founder and President, Green Hydrogen Coalition
Dr. Falk Boemeke, Head of Division Bilateral Energy Cooperation, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
Mike Petouhoff, California Energy Commission
Dr. Felix Matthes, Research Coordinator Energy & Climate Policy, i Oko-Institut – Institute for Applied Ecology – Member of the National Hydrogen Council
Thomas Chrometzka, Chief Strategy Officer, Enapter
Ben Gerber, President and CEO M-RETS Inc.
PANEL REFLECTIONS AND CLOSING REMARKS 9:45 AM PST | 6:45 PM CET
END OF EVENT 10:00 AM PST | 7:00 PM CET
