Calendar - University of Houston
Skip to main content

UH Calendar
Jul 01 12:00 pm
Event 1
Jul 01 2:30 pm
Black woman looking to the left with neon light behind her
Let's Talk
Jul 01 4:00 pm
NSF GRFP logo
NSF GRFP: Introducing the Research Statement
Jul 02 12:00 am
Event 2
Month Week Day
Submit an Event

Energy Transition Winds of Change 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

9:00 am - 1:30 pm

On May 30, the University of Houston hosted Energy Transition Winds of Change 2025: Technology and Policy Implications in the New Market at the Hilton Hotel on campus. Presented by UH Energy and the Center for Carbon Management in Energy (CCME), the event brought together leaders from industry, government, and academia to explore how emerging technologies, shifting policies, and strategic investment are shaping the future of the energy ecosystem.

Opening remarks were delivered by Chuck McConnell, Executive Director of CCME, followed by a special address from U.S. Congressman Robert Latta, who emphasized the importance of bipartisan support for innovation and energy reliability. Two expert panels examined U.S. policy and deployment, as well as global market forces, from carbon capture and permitting reform to the impact of AI-driven energy demand. The discussions underscored the need for pragmatic, scalable solutions that balance decarbonization goals with energy accessibility, resilience, and growth.

Thanks to our sponsors Hunton and FTI Consulting! 

A complete rundown of the event was listed as follows:

To meet the challenges of a changing market, please join us for Energy Transition Winds of Change: Technology and Policy Implications in the New Market.

Hosted by UH Energy and the Center for Carbon Management in Energy (CCME), the event will highlight the pivotal intersection of policy and technology in shaping the energy transition at home and abroad.

Our keynote speaker is U.S. Congressman Robert Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy.

In addition, two expert panels will address current U.S. policy and project developments as well as the international landscape of energy transition projects.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM        Registration

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM        Opening Remarks – Chuck McConnell, CCME

9:30 AM – 10:45 AM      Panel One: Domestic Policy and Project Implications

  • Gregg Russell, Senior VP - Carbon & Sustainable Ventures at DTE Energy
  • Susan Margaret Floyd, VP- Enterprise Environmental Services at Entergy Services, LLC
  • Karl Moor, CEO at Powerscape Global
  • Kerry McGrath, Partner at Hunton (Moderator)

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM    Panel Two:  Meeting Global Demand – Opportunities and Risks

  • Nikki Martin, President and CEO at EnerGeo Alliance
  • Gardner Boulmay, Chief Commercial Officer at Fidelis New Energy
  • Pete Sheffield, Vice President of External Affairs & Chief Sustainability Officer at Enbridge
  • Steve Everley, Senior Managing Director, Energy & Natural Resources in Strategic Communications at FTI Consulting (Moderator)

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM    Buffet Lunch

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM      Keynote Speaker – U.S. Congressman Robert Latta

A man stands at a podium, presenting to an engaged audience seated in rows, with a projector screen in the background.
Location
Hilton University of Houston , Conrad Ballroom
Sponsor
UH Energy