February 25 - 26, 2025
Bethesda Marriott, Maryland
Conference Day 1 - February 25, 2025
8:15 am - 9:15 am
REGISTRATION AND BREAKFAST IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
9:15 am - 9:30 am
CHAIR'S OPENING REMARKS
Honorable Sharon Burke -
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy,
Department of Defense
Honorable Sharon Burke
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational EnergyDepartment of Defense
9:30 am - 10:00 am
ENERGY RESILIENCE ACROSS THE US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Rebecca Isacowitz -
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Resilience & Optimization (DASD(ERO)),
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment (ASD(EI&E))
· Insights into DoD strategies for enhancing energy resilience across the military
· DoD priorities for advancements in energy efficiency and demand management
· Predictions for the future of energy resilience, anticipated challenges, innovation and focus areas
Rebecca Isacowitz
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy Resilience & Optimization (DASD(ERO))Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment (ASD(EI&E))
10:00 am - 10:30 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: ENHANCING MILITARY RESILIENCE ACROSS THE ARMED FORCES THROUGH INSTALLATION ENERGY
Honorable Sharon Burke -
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy,
Department of Defense
Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey - Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering System Command/ Chief of Civil Engineers, US Navy
- Exploring the role of microgrids for energy reliable energy and resilience
- Learning about successful use cases of microgrids on military installations
- Understanding the current state of microgrid implementation, and strategies for successful implementation
Honorable Sharon Burke
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational EnergyDepartment of Defense
Rear Admiral Dean VanderLey
Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering System Command/ Chief of Civil EngineersUS Navy
10:30 am - 11:00 am
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY: ASSURING ENERGY TO SUPPORT THE WARFIGHTER
Rear Admiral George Bresnihan -
Commander, DLA Energy,
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
- How DLA Energy ensures necessary energy is provided to support the warfighter
- Combating supply chain challenges, understanding the complexities of successful energy supply chain and the current landscape
- Exploring DLAs efforts and strategies for combating supply chain disruptions and contested logistics environments
- Looking at innovation and new technologies that can provide military energy support
11:00 am - 11:30 am
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
FOSTERING INNOVATION IN DEFENSE ENERGY
Dr. Andrew Higier -
Director, Energy Portfolio,
Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)
· How the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is driving innovation in military energy
· Exploring innovative technologies in defense energy, energy storage technology, alternatives energy sources and renewable energy
· Opportunities for collaboration with DIU, accelerating innovative solutions for operational and installation energy
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
PROTECTING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Steven L. Schleien -
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Continuity and Mission Assurance (DC&MA),
Department of Defense
· Exploring DoD operational dependencies on civilian-owned and operated critical infrastructure
· Navigating the intricacies and challenges of protecting critical infrastructure
· Discussing plans for the future, priorities for operational dependencies and strategies for critical infrastructure protection
Steven L. Schleien
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Continuity and Mission Assurance (DC&MA)Department of Defense
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
ADVANCING MOBILE ELECTRIC POWER, INNOVATION FOR THE WARFIGHTER
· Understanding how mobile electric power systems can enhance operational capabilities
· Exploring current technology, and analyzing recent advancements in mobile power systems
· Learning about PEO CS&CSS strategies and priorities for expeditionary power solutions
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
A LOOK AT THE NAVY OPERATIONAL ENERGY STRATEGY
James Caley (Jim) -
Director, Operational Energy, Department of the Navy,
US Navy
· Exploring the Navy’s strategies for uninterrupted supply of energy to ships and installations
· Discussing innovative technology shaping the future of naval energy
· How the Navy is working towards long term sustainability goals, and meeting environmental impact mandates
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm
REDUCING ELECTRIC DEMAND AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION AT THE FIELD LEVEL WITH INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY AND CREATIVE ENGINEERING DESIGN
Alan J Ballard -
CEM, Energy Manager,
Maine Army National Guard
· How the Maine National Guard is working with industry on research and development to propel energy innovation
· Integration of Solar PV and Geo-Thermal Systems, with Combined Heat and Power
· Exploring the use of waste heat from server and mechanical rooms
· Heat Pumps and Combined Heat and Power in climates with 5000 heating degree days or more
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
INSIGHTS FROM THE NATO ENERGY SECURITY CENTRE
· NATO’s role in supporting energy security, analyzing the situation in Ukraine
· Looking at the impacts of conflicts on energy security and infrastructure, analyzing vulnerabilities
· Exploring the potential long-term implications of conflicts like Ukraine on NATO energy strategies and policies
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL SPONSORED BY ROLLS-ROYCE
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
WOMEN IN DEFENSE COFFEE AND CONVERSATION IN THE LIVING ROOM
Honorable Sharon Burke -
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy,
Department of Defense
Honorable Sharon Burke
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational EnergyDepartment of Defense
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
RESILIENT POWER: HOW THE AIR FORCE IS NAVIGATING ENERGY CHALLENGES
Kirk A. Phillips -
Director, Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF OEA),
US Air Force
· Exploring energy resilience strategies and priories for the US Air Force, and how they are navigating challenges in global fuel logistics
· How the Air Force is implementing renewable energy, and understanding plans for energy reduction
· Discussing the innovative technologies being implemented by the Air Force to increase energy resilience and reliability
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
INSIGHTS FROM MARINE CORPS AIR STATION BEAUFORT: RECIPIENT OF DOD ENERGY FUNDING
Colonel Mark Bortnem -
Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South Carolina,
US Marine Corps
· Understanding sustainability initiatives at Air Station Beaufort, and strategies for energy reduction
· A look at the innovative technologies being used by Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
· How DoD Energy funding has impacted plans and programs at the Air Station, and what the funding means for future energy innovation
Colonel Mark Bortnem
Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Air Station, Beaufort, South CarolinaUS Marine Corps
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
WORKSHOP: HOW TO WORK WITH DOD ON CONTRACTS AND PROGRAMS
Honorable Sharon Burke -
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy,
Department of Defense
· Insights from DoD energy leaders on contracting process, a guide to securing contracts and navigating grants
· Identifying opportunities and engaging with program offices, utilizing resources and best practices
· Understanding current DoD energy strategies, priorities, and current acquisition landscape
Honorable Sharon Burke
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational EnergyDepartment of Defense
4:45 pm - 5:00 pm
CHAIR'S CLOSING REMARKS
Honorable Sharon Burke -
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy,
Department of Defense
Honorable Sharon Burke
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational EnergyDepartment of Defense
