Laura Beane
President
Vestas, North America
ACP RECHARGE: Energy Storage Summit 2024
Conference Recap
The inaugural ACP RECHARGE: Energy Storage Summit took place in June 2024.
Thank you to the 675+ attendees who joined us in Portland!
The American Clean Power Association is proud to host the second-annual ACP RECHARGE event in Austin, Texas in 2025. Join us October 27-29 to immerse yourself in cutting-edge sessions, exhibits of the latest technologies and services, and networking opportunities with industry leaders and experts.
Thank you for joining us in Portland!
ACP RECHARGE 2024 At-A-Glance
675+
Attendees in 2024
75+
Speakers in 2024
20+
Exhibitors in 2024
2024 Featured Speakers
Eric Beightel
Executive Director
Permitting Council
Scott Bolton
EVP, Global Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Hydrostor
Honorable Lori Cobos
Commissioner
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Jacqueline DeRosa
VP, Energy Storage
Ameresco
Delegate David Fraser-Hidalgo
Maryland State Delegate (MD-D)
Brett Galura
VP, Strategic Growth and Marketing
Fluence
Jason Grumet
CEO
American Clean Power Association
Nicole Hughes
Executive Director
Renewable Northwest
Suedeen Kelly
Former FERC Commissioner
Rep. Emerson Levy
State Representative (OR-D)
John Magnus
President
TradeWins
Susan Nickey
Chief Client Officer
HASI
George Prassas
Market Lead, USA West
Aurora Energy Research
Hugh Scott
Chief Technology Officer
FlexGen
Rikki Seguin
Executive Director
Interwest
Stephanie Smith
COO
Eolian
Beth Soholt
Executive Director
Clean Grid Alliance
Chris Taylor
CEO
Gridstor
Mimi Walters
Former United States Representative (CA-45) Board Member - Eos Energy Enterprises
John Zahurancik
President
Fluence
2024 Session Topics
- Battery Energy Storage & State Politics
- Building Energy Storage Manufacuring in America
- Energy Storage as Transmission
- Energy Storage in the Media and Public Perceptions
- Utility Resource Planning
- Market Outlook
- Siting & Permitting Reforms
- The Future of Critical Minerals for Batteries
- IRA Tax Equity & Energy Storage
- Long Duration Technology Supply Chains
- Market Design Lessons from Texas and California
- National Safety Standards – What’s Next?
- National Security
- Recycling & the Grid Battery Ecosystem
- Reforming Market Rules to Enable Storage
- Safety by Design
- Tariffs & the Shifting Import Landscape
2024 ACP RECHARGE Attendees
ACP RECHARGE was attended by:
- Energy storage manufacturers & suppliers
- Energy storage energy technologies and services providers
- Investors and financiers
- Clean energy project developers
- Construction firms
- Energy buyers
- Utilities & grid operators
- Community members, prospective industry entrants and first responders
- Members of the media
Attendee Breakdown
Top Attending States: California, Texas, Oregon, Washington, D.C., New York
Nearly 50% of attendees have been in the industry for 5+ years.
Top 5 Types of Companies in Attendance: Developer, Owner/Operator, or Utility Operator, Consulting Firm, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Independent Power Producer (IPP)
2024 Exhibitors
Camp ACP
Attendees joined us for local brews, bites and beats at this PDX campsite themed opening reception, s’mores included! Attendees could challenge colleagues to games of cornhole, enjoy the music of a local folk artist, and get to know new connections on the terrace overlooking Mount Hood in the distance.
Pre-Con Energy Storage Integration Council Strategy Meeting
During the 2024 conference, several hundred attendees joined a pre-conference strategy meeting hosted by the Energy Storage Integration Council (ESIC).
The mission of the ESIC is to advance the deployment and integration of energy storage systems through open, technical collaboration. ESIC provides a robust set of publicly available tools and guidelines on value analysis, testing, characterization, and grid integration – developed through stakeholder collaboration and review.
What They're Saying
Mateo Jaramillo
CEO, Form Energy
“The energy transition is happening faster than expected and recent extreme weather events have inspired a renewed focus on grid reliability and resiliency. No technology resource is more poised than energy storage to meet today’s reliability needs and deliver on state clean energy goals. We look forward to ACP RECHARGE and the timely opportunity to explore diverse emerging technologies, the policy frameworks that can unleash the many benefits of energy storage, and the strength and capabilities of our dynamic industry.”
John Zahurancik
President, Americas, Fluence
“Events like ACP RECHARGE are an exciting step for the energy storage industry. The industry is growing at lightning speed. That speed means forums like this are critical in elevating safety, expanding the supply chain, and supporting reliable power systems all over the world.”
Jacquie DeRosa
VP of Energy Storage, Ameresco.
“As the energy storage industry continues its impressive growth, the inaugural ACP RECHARGE is the place to be for the latest on financing, technology, and markets. I’m excited to see our energy storage leaders in Portland to celebrate successes, exchange insights, and drive the next phase of storage advancements. Together, we’re shaping a sustainable energy future.”
Brian Hayes
CEO, Key Capture Energy
“Battery energy storage will be critical to making the renewable energy transition a reality. As the industry undergoes tremendous growth and continues to mature, ACP RECHARGE offers all companies and stakeholders in the industry an opportunity to exchange ideas and coordinate as we prepare for continued expansion and technology development in the years ahead.”
2024 Highlights
ACP RECHARGE brought together energy storage experts and industry professionals for three days of networking, learning, & dealmaking.
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