5th Battery and Energy Storage Conference Session 3: Future of Energy

Thursday, November 16 1:30PM-5:00PM CDT at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL

Explore the exciting frontier of the battery and energy sector as we delve deep into cutting-edge developments, burgeoning technologies, and the long-term trends that are shaping the industry's future. Join us in a dynamic session that not only highlights the current state of the energy world but also casts a compelling vision for what lies ahead. Our speakers, who are leaders at the forefront of innovation in the energy sector, will provide invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of this crucial industry. We will not only examine the present but also gaze into the horizon to discern the promising opportunities that await us.

In this session, you can expect a comprehensive discussion that delves into a multitude of topics, including emerging technologies, long-term trends, industry opportunities, and even next steps. This session is your passport to a future-oriented exploration of the energy world. Read more about this session's speakers below:

1:30-1:35PM: Paul Kearns, ANL Director

1:15-2:05PM: 

Keynote Speaker: Michael Berube, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation and Fuels in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, DOE

2:05-2:55PM: "Composing an Ecosystem: Lessons for the Energy Storage Industry from the Pop Music World"

Keynote Speaker: Eric Hsieh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Storage in the Office of Electricity (OE), DOE

The world of popular music is an unlikely, yet rich source of lessons for how to (or not to) build a new industry. This talk will tour through how the storage ecosystem looks today and examine how recent developments in the world of popular music can offer guidance for innovators in energy storage.

2:55-3:40PM: "U.S. Department of Energy Activities to Support Battery Innovation, Manufacturing, and Supply Chains"

Keynote Speaker: David Howell, Principal Deputy Director of the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC), DOE

Advanced batteries play an integral role in 21st-century technologies such as electric vehicles and stationary grid storage that will be critical to securing America’s clean energy future. Today, the U.S. relies heavily on importing advanced battery components from abroad, exposing the nation to supply chain vulnerabilities and the cost of these technologies. This presentation will detail on-going U.S. Department of Energy efforts to support battery innovation, manufacturing, and a resilient high capacity battery supply chain through strategic and immediate federal investments that will position the U.S. to lead an emerging global advanced battery market for electric vehicle and stationary/grid markets.

4:00-4:30PM: "US Competitiveness Across 10 Clean Energy Technologies"

Invited Speaker: Ellen Hughes-Cromwick, Ph.D, Senior Resident Fellow for the Climate and Energy program, Third Way

The US is building a durable competitive advantage across over 25 supply chain segments in 10 clean energy technologies. The laws passed since 2021 – the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, CHIPs and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act – provide needed incentives to expand deployment and to stimulate demand for clean energy technologies. Ellen will offer perspectives on these market opportunities and how an American style industrial strategy for clean energy will have substantial economic payoffs along with job growth.