A week after the historic 2024 presidential and congressional elections, our two panels examined the political and policy-related implications of the election results. Additionally, our panels also looked forward to the 119th Congress to preview the path forward for must-pass legislation and the most likely priorities of the Administration, and the critical role of energy transition in shaping future policies. Our second panel had a more concentrated focus on how policy will drive energy and climate policy, specifically, decarbonization and clean technology.

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Speakers

Welcome and opening remarks: Clint Vince, Chair of the US Energy practice, Co-chair of the Global Transportation & Infrastructure sector for the US Region, and Co-chair of the Global Smart Cities & Connected Communities Think Tank, Dentons

Moderator: Linda Willard, Counsel, Energy practice, Dentons

Keynote:

• Joe Crowley, Senior Policy Director, Dentons and Former Chairman of the Democratic Caucus 
• Jeff Denham, Senior Policy Director, Dentons and Former Member of the US House of Representatives 

Panelists:

• Karen Wayland, Chief Executive Officer, GridWise Alliance
• Kellie Donnelly, Executive Vice President, and General Counsel, Lot Sixteen
• Nicole Buell, Senior Director, Environmental Defense Fund