San Diego Convention Center

2025 Technical Conference Sessions

From grants to grids: Unlocking smart grid potential through broadband investments

26 Mar 2025
C142
Policy and Regulation , Communication Networks

Last-mile broadband connectivity is driving a convergence between the telecommunications and electricity sectors in the form of enabling widespread and equitable access to energy programs and technologies. How are regulators, providers, and stakeholders leveraging this opportunity to expand access to high-speed broadband as well as utility programs? What is working, what isn’t, and what are the barriers to success?

Hear directly from state and federal regulators, as well as technology experts, in this insightful panel. 

Panel Moderator
Marguerite Behringer
Marguerite Behringer, Director of Regulatory Policy - Landis+Gyr
Chairperson
Alice Moy-Gonzalez
Alice Moy-Gonzalez, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development - Anterix
Speakers
Christine Hallquist
Christine Hallquist, Executive Director - Vermont Community Broadband Board
Jeremy Konkle
Jeremy Konkle, COO - Tipmont REMC
Karen Charles
Karen Charles, Commissioner - Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable