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Join us on Thursday, May 15, 2025, for an afternoon of expert analysis on clean energy policy changes and market impacts across North America. Our panelists will provide actionable insights on evolving environmental credit pricing mechanisms, compliance obligations, and emerging opportunities in this dynamic regulatory landscape. This event is hosted and sponsored by OPIS, a Dow Jones company.
Agenda (Eastern Standard Time)
1:00 p.m. – Check-in (Please allow 15 minutes for security)
1:30 - 1:40 p.m. – Welcome Address
1:40 - 2:40 p.m. – Panel Discussion: Environmental Policy Under the New Administration: Responding to Recent Executive Orders
This panel discussion will examine the significant environmental policy shifts introduced through executive orders since President Trump's return to office in January 2025. Our distinguished experts will analyze the immediate impacts and long-term implications of these recent directives.
Key areas of focus will include:
- Analysis of the administration's early environmental executive orders and their departure from previous policy
- Strategic responses from environmental organizations, industry, and state governments
- Legal challenges to recent executive environmental actions
- Practical implications for businesses navigating regulatory uncertainty
- Opportunities for stakeholder engagement in the evolving policy landscape
- Lessons from past administration transitions and their application to the current context
This timely conversation brings together policy experts, legal scholars, industry representatives, and environmental advocates to provide actionable insights on adapting to the rapidly changing federal environmental policy landscape.
Join us for an essential discussion on responding effectively to these consequential executive actions and their impact on climate initiatives, conservation efforts, and environmental protection frameworks.
Speakers:
2:40 - 2:55 p.m. — Carbon Market Analysis and Outlook Under the Trump Administration
This presentation will explore:
- Market responses to executive orders and broader policy shifts
- How regulatory changes and policy signals shape short- and long-term price outlooks
- Strategic considerations for businesses and traders adapting to evolving risks
Speaker:
- Yi Chen, Senior Research Analyst at OPIS
2:55 - 3:00 p.m. – Remarks
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion: Eastern REC Market Compliance Update
Join industry experts for a comprehensive analysis of the evolving Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) markets across the Eastern United States. This panel will examine recent regulatory changes, compliance challenges, and market trends affecting stakeholders throughout the region.
Panelists will discuss:
- Current state-by-state legislative review of PJM Renewable Portfolio Standards
- Emerging state policy shifts and their potential market impact
- Potential rate impacts on New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland and how the states are reacting
- Strategic approaches to improving state Renewable Portfolio Standards.
- White House Executive Order and how it could affect state Renewable Portfolio Standards
This timely session offers essential insights from industry experts and policy specialist.
Speakers:
- Moderator: Jack Velasquez, Chairman at EMA, Director of Environmental Markets North America at Marex
- Murray Bevan, Owner at Bevan, Mosca, & Giuditta, PC
- Doug O'Malley, Director at Environment New Jersey
- Josh Price, Director, Energy & Utilities at Capstone LLC
4:00 - 4:15 p.m. — Closing Remarks
4:15 p.m. — Program Concludes
Cocktail Reception immediately to follow until 7:00 p.m. ET at VALERIE, 45 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036 (5 min walk). Space is limited. Please RSVP here.
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Registration Fees:
- EMA Members: *$99
- Non-Members: $299
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*Complimentary Regional Roundtable tickets available to members in 2025:
- Gold Corporate - 4
- Silver Corporate - 2
- Bronze Corporate - 1
