News and Events

Driving Resilience Decisions Through Better Data—March, 2025

The Air Force Office of Energy Assurance is demonstrating how a new iteration of resilience assessments can better target and quantify potential vulnerabilities in energy security—bolstering national defense by supporting more informed decisions on resilience improvements at installations.

See the full article.

INFORMATION OPPORTUNITY: Join the Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF OEA) on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST

The U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) strives to accelerate the deployment of resilient energy solutions at its installations worldwide. Through its Finance First prototype initiative, DAF is seeking to leverage the collective ingenuity of private sector partners to propose innovative business processes and financing structures that will compress project timelines and provide rapid and economical deployment of resilient installation energy solutions.

Join the Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF OEA) on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST to learn on how you can work with DAF on this initiative. This information session will cover:

The DAF’s updated “finance-first” business process innovation concept
Desired solution attributes
Desired investor/partner attributes
Submission process via the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) upcoming Area of Interest (AoI) posting

We’ve had a chance to refine our efforts to get the clearest and most achievable project underway. We are excited to host this discussion to advance possible opportunities to collaborate on energy resilience projects in the future.

Event Date/Time: Monday, December 2, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Registration Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b1a4b69d-6d2f-4642-821e-6d512fbb5d14@d5fe813e-0caa-432a-b2ac-d555aa91bd1c

Air Force awards contract to test clean power plant technology—Sept. 24, 2024

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas. The Department of the Air Force awarded its first contract to determine whether a power plant using geopressured geothermal systems, or GGS, can generate the clean energy needed for a base to achieve energy resilience.

The contract awards Sage Geosystems, Inc. a grant of $1.9 million, which the company will match with its own funding, to develop a demonstration project at an off-site test well in Starr County, Texas, in 2025. Read the full article...

Air Force Staff Recognized with FEDS Spotlight Awards—Sept. 17, 2024

FEDS Spotlight provides an opportunity for agencies to honor federal employees going above and beyond typical day-to-day responsibilities to achieve mission success while also cutting energy waste, reducing costs, optimizing performance, and advancing America's progress toward energy independence, resilience, and security. The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) will honor federal energy champions selected for recognition on October 17, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Honorees were selected by agency leaders and peers as federal champions who are working hard to implement exceptional resilient, efficient, and secure energy and water management practices and projects, while also helping their agencies to achieve mission success. The following Air Force personnel were selected as recipients of these prestigious awards:

Kirk Phillips (Director, AF OEA)
Michael Zapata (Division Chief, AF OEA)
Seema Aziz (SAF/IEE)

Department of Air Force Calls for Creative Utility in Utility Partnering—Aug. 19, 2024

The Department of Air Force’s (DAF) energy goals are simple: increase energy resilience and redundancy to maintain continuous power and water to their installations. However, achieving that goal is more complex. It comes with the added challenges of meeting both Executive Orders and DAF mandates for clean energy and carbon-free emissions. To succeed, the Air Force must approach energy management with the same creativity and flexibility as our industry partners. Read the full article...

DAF to Test Carbon-free, Flex-fuel Generators as Energy Resiliency Option—Aug. 6, 2024

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Department of the Air Force plans to reduce its carbon footprint and enhance energy resiliency at installations by taking advantage of new power-generation technology.

Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the DAF is awarding a contract for a prototype flex-fuel power generator to Mainspring Energy, Inc. The company will test the 125/230-kilowatt linear generator at Travis Air Force Base, California, beginning this fall. It can run on several gaseous fuels like natural gas, ammonia and hydrogen. Read the full article...

Mike Ringenberg Receives FPCC Excellence in Agency Mission Impact Award—July14, 2024

Mike Ringenberg, the Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) and Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) program manager at the Air Force Civil Engineering Center's energy directorate, has been honored with the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC) Excellence in Agency Mission Impact Award. This award recognizes his outstanding achievements in enhancing resiliency, sustainability, operational efficiency, and strategic readiness at U.S. Air Force installations through innovative performance contracting initiatives. Read the full article...

FEMP Award: AFCEC Honored for Energy Management Excellence—June 28, 2024

The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) recently recognized a team of Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) energy professionals with the Federal Energy and Water Management Award. This prestigious accolade commends their outstanding contributions to one of the Department of the Air Force's most significant water conservation initiatives, achieved through an $86M Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

At the forefront of this effort stands Mike Ringenberg, AFCEC's ESPC and Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) program manager within the energy directorate. Ringenberg's strategic vision and leadership were instrumental in addressing resource limitations at Kadena AB. Read the full article...

Partnering with Private Industry: The Current Air Force Approach to Energy—June 11, 2024

In today’s changing security landscape, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) strives for new and effective ways to ensure that installations are supported with uninterrupted power and water supplies. The Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF OEA) leads these efforts by driving forward strategies and initiatives that accelerate the process of improving installation energy resilience throughout the DAF’s 188 installations. Read the full article...

Geothermal Panel Discussion and Forthcoming AF OEA Solicitation for Geothermal Pilots—June 7, 2024

On June 7 at the New York Energy Capital Assembly at Nasdaq in New York City, the Air Force Office of Energy Assurance (AF OEA) participated in a panel discussion on geothermal energy – the Air Force’s top energy innovation priority given its promise of providing 24/7, clean, secure, on-site, base load power nearly anywhere. The Air Force is conducting multiple pilots to assess the technical and economic viability of cutting-edge geothermal technologies with the hope that the host installations can enter into long-term power purchase agreements.

AF OEA will soon release a solicitation for additional geothermal pilots. To receive news on this subject, please connect with us at af.energy.assurance@us.af.mil.

What the Energy Sector Can Learn from US Military Skill Set Strategies—April 3, 2024

Julia Kramer sat down with Dr Richard Hartman to find out how he is applying his military, academic and private sector experience in his role as the Chief Innovation Officer in the Office of Energy Assurance in the US Air Force.

“Energy was never in my career playbook”, states Richard Hartman in the first few minutes of our interview. Not exactly the type of opening statement you would expect from someone speaking at Enlit Europe 2023 in Paris. Read the full article...

Yokota cuts costs, boosts readiness with new power plant—Nov. 6, 2023

Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil a new power plant at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3. The combined heating and power plant came as a result of an energy savings performance contract with Schneider Electric that went into effect in 2020. The plant modernizes and expands energy control systems for Yokota, reduces the base’s carbon footprint and allows access to power independent from local sources. Read the full article...

Air Force Pioneering Innovative Geothermal Energy Solutions—Sept. 28, 2023

Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean energy for direct consumption at the installations. Read the full article...

Micro-Reactor Pilot Program Reaches Major Milestone—Aug. 31, 2023

The Department of the Air Force, in partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Energy, reached a critical milestone Aug. 31, in piloting advanced nuclear energy technology with the issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award a contract to Oklo Inc.

Oklo Inc. will site, design, construct, own and operate a micro-reactor facility licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The notice initiates the acquisition process to potentially award a 30-year, firm-fixed-price contract to the vendor after successfully obtaining an NRC license. Read the full article...

Boosting Installation Energy Resilience Through Geothermal Power

Installations across the Department of the Air Force often are reliant on off-site energy. As extreme weather, cyberattacks, and man-made threats continue to threaten energy infrastructure, the department is constantly looking for ways to make installations more energy resilient, creating more lethal and ready power projection within the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Read the full article...

Piloting the Next Generation of Installation Energy

Climate change is reshaping an already increasingly complex global security environment. We must adapt and respond to that threat. Extreme weather and environmental conditions are imposing high costs on Department of the Air Force installations and missions while simultaneously posing new risks to our ability to train and operate effectively. Read the full article...

DAF to Pilot Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity across Several Installations—Feb. 15, 2023

The Department of the Air Force acknowledges that unprecedented changes to the global climate and increasingly severe weather events create new challenges for continued mission assurance. As one of the largest energy consumers, the Department of Defense has a unique opportunity to catalyze private sector investment and expand the economy and American industry by transforming how we build, buy, and manage electricity, vehicles, buildings, and other operations. Read the full article...

Air Force launches Energy-as-a-Service pilot program at Hanscom—Feb. 14, 2023

On Feb. 14, the Department of the Air Force is kicking off a $10 million next-generation energy performance contract that will deliver resilient and reliable energy at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts.

The pilot project is the federal government’s first-ever effort to adopt and integrate a commercial Energy-as-a-Service, or EaaS, business model, which gives customers access to energy management services without upfront costs, to provide resilient, efficient, and cost-effective energy that will benefit an installation. Read the full article...

Micro-Reactor Pilot Program at Eielson AFB—Feb 7, 2023

The following are Energy-related events in which OEA plans to participate. If you also plan to be at one of these events and would like to connect with someone from our office, or if you are an event organizer and would like to invite OEA to participate in your event, please Contact Us.

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June, 2025

Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Join visionaries, researchers, policymakers, and investors from across the world as the energy transition unfolds and emerging technologies advance. Explore the future of energy than Alaska – a land filled with more sustainable energy potential than nearly any place on earth.
June 3-5, 2025
Anchorage, AK

May, 2025

SAME Joint Engineering Training Conference (JETC)
Education, training, networking to advance of technical skills and capabilities of warfighters and industry and strengthen engineering in support of national security.
May 13-15, 2025
Louisville, KY

April, 2025

Environment + Energy Leader Annual Solutions Summit
Brings together industry leaders and experts to address key environmental and energy challenges and explore sustainable solutions for a greener future.
April 1-3, 2025
Orlando, FL

March, 2025

Civil Engineering (CE) Summit 2025
Hosted by the Civil Engineer School, the CE Summit is a cross-collaborative, Total Force event that brings together three missions: Executive Events, Leadership Courses, and a Summit Leadership Symposium.
March 3-7, 2025
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH
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The Economist's Energy Transition Summit Explores the energy transition through a technology lens with all the leading clean energy technology investors in the room. Discoveries include floating offshore wind, solar and the prospects for nuclear fusion and exploration on how energy efficiency technologies and the rise of bioenergy and synthetic fuels can drive economic growth.
March 10, 2025
London, UK
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World Summit on Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy
Brings researchers, scientists, academicians, and professionals working in the field of renewable energies, such as solar, wind, hydro, tidal and geothermal, sustainable energy technologies and policies, energy storage, smart grids, energy in buildings, non-renewable resources, and environment-related issues to discuss and explore issues of mutual concern.
March 10-11, 2025
London, UK
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ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit Professional discussions focused on innovative approaches to energy challenges, commercialization of cutting-edge technologies, and investigating research collaborations.
March 17-19, 2025
National Harbor, MD
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A16z American Dynamism Summit
Attracts founders determined to solve tough problems and build a better future. Helps build bridges between companies, policymakers, and government buyers.
March 18, 2025
Washington, DC

EEI Spring 2025 Workshop
Explore the latest industry trends and discuss best practices for tackling all energy-related needs. Collaborate with electric company reps. and explore the newest technologies in the Energy Marketplace.
March 23-26, 2025
Chicago, IL

February, 2025

RE+ Northeast
Brings together clean energy professionals from across the northeast region of the United States to learn about the latest trends and developments in solar, energy storage, hydrogen, grid edge technologies, EV infrastructure, and more.
February 12-13, 2025
Boston, MA
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SAME Anchorage Post, Artic Industry Forum
Brings together senior leaders and practitioners focused on addressing matters affecting National Security that have effects in the built and natural infrastructure environments of Alaska.
February 24-27, 2025
Anchorage, AK
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Fusion Industry Association Annual Policy Conference
Space for leaders in government, industry, science, and academia to come together and discuss fusion acceleration.
February 25-26, 2025
Washington, DC
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IDGA Operational Energy Summit
Bring together operational and installation energy leaders from the US DoD, DoE, allied military, industry, and academia to discuss the current state of military energy and the path forward. This year’s summit will focus on addressing the emerging threat landscape, contested environments, the role of innovative technology, and the challenges and gaps in defense energy to ensure support of military operations.
February 25-26, 2025
Washington, DC
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2025 AF Facility Engineering Training & Partnering Symposium
Covers the latest tools, programs, and policy updates that impact the civil engineering community. Dive into hot topics, like portfolio optimization, to help our military, civilian, and contract teams stay ahead of the curve.
February 25-27, 2025
San Antonio, TX
Invite-Only Event

January, 2025

2025 U.S. DOE Energy Storage Financing Summit
Focused on operational strategies and their implications on project profitability and addresses the intricacies of energy storage system operations over their lifetimes which will provide firms active in this market with insight into different approaches for maximizing value in the fast-growing energy storage market.
January 28-29, 2025
New York, NY

December, 2024

AF OEA Information Session: Finance First Webinar
DAF is seeking to leverage the collective ingenuity of private sector partners to propose innovative business processes and financing structures that will compress project timelines and provide rapid and economical deployment of resilient installation energy solutions.
December 2, 2024
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DoD Energy & Environment Innovation Symposium
Focuses on the DoD's priority environmental and energy issues. Brings together researchers, technology developers, defense end-users, and regulatory communities to showcase cutting edge environmental and energy technologies and ideas.
December 3-6, 2024 Washington, DC
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Hydrogen North America 2024
Collaborate with 400+ executives from utilities, oil and gas, renewable energy, finance, technology, and policy to tackle the critical issues of project economics, storage and distribution, tax credit planning, and government policy around hydrogen.
December 4-5, 2024
Houston, TX
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ARPA-E H2SENSE Kickoff Workshop View presentations from the H2SENSE teams and discuss progress and advances in technologies across the ARPA-E hydrogen portfolio. ARPA-E H2SENSE program seeks to detect and quantify hydrogen emissions throughout the supply chain to maximize the climate benefits of hydrogen production.
December 6, 2024
Washington, DC
Invite-Only Event

DefenceiQ Defence Estates and Infrastructure Conference
Bring together leading innovators and industry professionals to discuss strategic and operational policy level challenges and the exploration of groundbreaking developments to advance the future of the Defence Estate.
December 11-12, 2024
London, UK
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November, 2024

Plug and Play Silicon Valley Summit 2024
Over 300+ startups from 17 different industry programs, including energy and sustainability, demo their technologies and conduct breakout sessions focusing on topics related to innovation and investing.
November 19-21, 2024
Sunnyvale, CA

SAME 2024 Federal Small Business Conference
Bring together federal agencies and businesses operating in the federal marketplace to deliver comprehensive and useful market research and learn/share upcoming contracting opportunities for small businesses that support the nation's contracting goals.
November 20-22, 2024
New Orleans, LA
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Geothermal Energy Machinery and Systems (GEMS) Workshop
Discuss state-of-the-art technology and application requirements, identify technology gaps, and research needs, and develop guidance to coordinate and direct future pre-competitive R&D activities related to geothermal power technologies.
November 19-20, 2024
San Antonio, TX
Invite-Only Event

H-NAT 2024
Industry leaders, tech providers, end users, scientists, and policymakers to convene, collaborate, and drive the future of natural hydrogen.
November 25-26, 2024
Paris, France
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October, 2024

Sustainable Aviation Futures North America
Businesses and organizations presenting their solutions and credentials on the pathway to aviation decarbonization
October 2-4, 2024
Houston, TX
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Alaska Federation of Natives Convention
Voice for the Alaska Native community in addressing critical issues of public policy and government
October 17-19, 2024
Anchorage, AK
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Geothermal Rising Conference
Bringing together people in industry, academia, government, and the general public to build relationships, discuss opportunities and challenges, and educate on the latest technologies and innovations around geothermal energy.
October 27-30, 2024
Waikoloa, HI
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Association of Defense Communities (ADC) Installation Innovation
Nation’s largest gathering of leaders from military, community and industry for a cross-service look at innovative ways to build partnership and collaboration on our bases and in our communities
October 28-30, 2024
San Antonio, TX
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Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Defense (IDGA) Logistics and Support
Gain insights into supporting the warfighter through logistical success and resilience
October 29-30, 2024
Arlington, VA
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Geophysical Institute (GI) Geologic Hydrogen Workshop 2024
Discuss current research and exploration efforts and what it would take to develop a sustainable research effort to assess Alaska's geological hydrogen potential
October 29-30, 2024
Fairbanks, AK
Invite-Only Event

Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) Microgrids & Energy Resilience Summit
Bring together DoD, federal government, and industry to drive the integration and connectivity of microgrids and distributed energy resources into our defense energy ecosystem
October 30-31, 2024
National Harbor, MD
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Power Up Energy Expo & Defense Innovation Forum
Enhance energy security, resiliency, and sustainability initiatives to ensure mission assurance for the Department of Defense
October 22-23, 2024
Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
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September, 2024

LDES National Consortium Annual Workshop
Increase partnership developments and networking among the LDES ecosystem
September 10-11, 2024
Commerce, CA
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North American SAF Conference & Expo
Promote development and adoption of practical solutions to produce SAF and decarbonize the aviation sector
September 11-13, 2024
Saint Paul, MN
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Air, Space, & Cyber Conference
Sharing of emerging requirements and technologies, and helps fuel connections that advance the cause of air and space power
September 16-18, 2024
National Harbor, MD
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2024 ARPA-E Fission Annual Meeting
Discuss progress and advances in the nuclear technology space and identify key technical and commercialization challenges
September 18-19, 2024
Arlington, VA
Invite-Only Event

Energy Marketing Conference (EMC22)
One of the largest retail energy conferences in North America bringing together the most influential energy providers, brokers, and suppliers in the energy industry.
September 23-24, 2024
Las Vegas, NV
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Geologic Hydrogen Roundtable with ARPA-E
Convene stakeholders across researchers, government, industry and investors to help advance the emerging geologic hydrogen industry during NY Climate Week
September 24, 2024
New York, NY
Invite-Only Event

Edison Electric Institute (EEI) National Key Accounts 2024 Fall Workshop
Explore the latest industry trends and discuss best practices for tackling all energy-related needs. Collaborate with electric company reps. and explore the newest technologies in the Energy Marketplace.
September 29 – October 2, 2024
Denver, CO
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August, 2024

Military Energy Performance Contracting Forum (MEPCon Forum)
Gain a better understanding of new and emerging TPF tools, such as ERCIPs and ESAs, to help all military services in this fiscally challenging environment
August 12-15, 2024
Huntsville, AL
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Webinar: Securing Hydrogen Offtake with Reliable Partnerships Hosted by Reuter Events
Hydrogen leaders speak on their approach to build robust alliances that will deliver success to unlock the business potential of net zero
August 15, 2024
Virtual
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Federal Utility Partnership Working Group (FUPWG) Summer Meeting
Sharing of best practices, success stories, case studies, information about Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) activities, and other business.
August 21-22, 2024
Houston, TX
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Alaska Defense Forum
Addresses the key challenges facing military installations, military families and the Alaskan communities
August 26-28, 2024
Fairbanks, AK
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July, 2024

DoD Energy & Power Summit
Explore the advancement of technologies that promote energy security, resiliency, and sustainability and that meet the DoD’s installation and operational energy demands.
July 31-Aug 1, 2024
Washington, DC
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June, 2024

Environment+Energy Leader’s Annual Virtual Solutions Summit
Brings together industry leaders and experts to address key environmental and energy challenges and explore sustainable solutions for a greener future.
June 4-5, 2024
Virtual
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Tactical Electric Vehicle Conference & Exposition (TEVCON)
Connects defense, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies with technology, energy, and vehicle innovators to enhance fleet efficiencies, bolster energy resilience, and advance operational energy capabilities.
June 4-6, 2024
San Diego, CA
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New York Energy Capital Assembly
Define, realign, & execute the energy investment strategy for energy financiers and investors
June 6-7, 2024
New York City, NY
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ARPA- Fusion Programs Annual Meeting
Showcase the latest achievements and technological breakthroughs achieved through ARPA-E fusion programs.
June 11-12, 2024
Seattle, WA
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Oklahoma Military Environmental and Energy Group Annual Meeting
Discuss value of partnership, military energy & environmental updates, and methods targeting resilience and decarbonization.
June 12-13, 2024
Oklahoma City, OK

Utility2030 Collaborative Mtg: New Frontiers in the Energy Transition (Members-Only)
Gain insights on technologies, including microgrids and long-duration storage, critical to the energy transition of reducing carbon and assuring reliability and resiliency.
June 16, 2024
Virtual Event Details

May, 2024

Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting
U.S. Department of Energy Hydrogen Program
Hydrogen and fuel cell projects funded by DOE are presented, and projects and programs are reviewed for their merit.
May 6-9, 2024
Arlington, VA, USA
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Facilities & Campus Energy North America Summit
Improving strategic planning and technical operations to support decarbonization and electrification, and increasing overall energy efficiencies and resiliency, in a financially sustainable. manner.
May 8-9, 2024
National Harbor, MD, USA
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SAME Joint Engineer Training Conference & Expo
Education, training, networking to advance of technical skills and capabilities of warfighters and industry, and strengthen engineering in support of national security.
May 14-16, 2024
Orlando, FL, USA
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"Ask Me Anything" Featuring the Air Force Office of Energy Assurance
AMA hosted by Deep-Tech Showcase to interview Dr. Richard Hartman and Chris Murray from AF OEA to gain insight on how to engage with industry, find the right home for new innovation, and better prepare for the bumps along the way.
May 16, 2024
Online Event
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ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
Professional discussions focused on innovative approaches to energy challenges, commercialization of cutting-edge technologies, and investigating research collaborations.
May 22-24, 2024
Dallas, TX, USA
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International ESCO Symposium 2024
ESCOs, ESCO associations, government representatives, financial institutions, and partners to inspire government actions for scaling up the contribution of ESCOs to the global response for mitigating the threat of climate change and the goals set out by the Paris Agreement.
May 29, 2024
Paris, France
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April, 2024

Association of Defense Communities (ADC) National Summit
April 8-10, 2024
Washington, DC
AF OEA Attendee: Mr. Kirk Phillips, Director
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gasworld Decarbonisation Summit/Industrial Gases & Clean Energies 3.0
April 8-11, 2024
Jersey City, NJ
AF OEA Attendee: Dr. Richard Hartman, Chief Innovation Officer
Speaking Session: Dr. Hartman presents on ‘The Make Hydrogen Happen Panel: Pathways & Pinch Points (Session 3)
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IDGA Operational Energy Summit
April 9-10, 2024
Reston, VA
AF OEA Attendee: Mr. Kirk Phillips, Director
Speaking Session: Dr. Phillips presents on ‘Air Power & Energy Panel
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March, 2024

Hydrogen Policy Leaders Convention
Topics: Discussing policy in the development of the hydrogen economy: production, storage, transportation, usage
March 1-3, 2024
Tysons Corner, VA, USA
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Energy Exchange DoE
Topics: Energy priorities, goals, and strategies, aligning policy with engineering, the Federal clean energy economy
March 26-28, 2024
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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February, 2024

National Association of Defense Communities Federal Market Workshop
Federal agency officials tasked with setting and implementing Federal energy efficiency and infrastructure policies meeting with ESCOs.
February 29, 2024
Washington, DC, USA
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January 2024

PowerGen International
Meeting with utilities and emerging technology companies and engineers to discuss innovation in power generation.
January 23-25, 2024
New Orleans, LA, USA
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AFCEC Design & Construction Partnering Symposium
Leading a breakout session discussing ERCIP to communicate program initiatives with lessons learned from HAF to base-level civil engineers. Offers civil engineering community the tools and approaches to manage AF projects in support of execution goals established by leadership at the policy level. Mr. Phillips speaking on February 1.
January 30 - February 1, 2024
HYBRID conference from San Antonio, TX
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November, 2023

SAME Small Business Conference
November 1-3, 2023
San Antonio, TX, USA
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Ribbon Cutting ESPC
November 3, 2023
Yokota AB, Japan

Installation Innovation
November 6-8, 2023
Orlando, FL, USA
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DERS & Microgrids Connect
November 8-9, 2023
Oxon Hill, MD, USA
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Hydrogen Policy Leaders Convention
November 12-14, 2023
Tysons Corner, VA, USA
Event Details - This event has been cancelled by organizers

3^rd Infrastructure & Estate Working Group Meeting
Topic: USAFE Energy Roadmap in Italy November 15-16, 2023
Rome, Italy

Enlit Europe
Topics: How does AF OEA achieve resilient energy systems? Flexibility by linking decentralized assets.
November 28-30, 2023
Paris, FRA
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Resilience Week/Defense TechConncect
Topics: Public/Private partnerships, disaster mitigation for critical infrastructure, unexpected and malicious threats, cybersecurity, energy equity and community resilience
November 28-30, 2023
Washington, DC, USA
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DoD Energy & Environment Innovation Symposium
Topics: Installation energy and water projects, improving water security and resilience
November 28-December 1, 2023
Arlington, VA, USA
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October, 2023

Geothermal Rising
October 1-4, 2023
Reno, NV, USA
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Hydrogen Americas Summit
October 2-3, 2023
Washington, DC, USA
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Smart Data for Energy Optimization Summit
October 3-4, 2023
Oxon Hill, MD, USA
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Power Up Energy Expo + Tri-regional JETS
October 10-12, 2023
Panama City Beach, FL, USA
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Hydrogen North America
October 11-12, 2023
Houston, TX, USA
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Energy Marketing Conferences
October 17-18, 2023
New York, NY, USA
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IDGA Defense Logistics & Support
October 25-26, 2023
Bethesda, MD, USA
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September, 2023

PIVOT 23
Month-long Virtual Conference
Houston, TX, USA
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Air, Space, & Cyber Conference
September 11-13, 2023
Oxon Hill, MD, USA
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RE+
September 11-14, 2023
Las Vegas, NV, USA
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U.S. Installations in EUCOM Working Meeting
September 12-14, 2023
Rome, ITA

Energy & Mobility Forum
September 12-15, 2023
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August, 2023

EPRI Summer Seminar
August 6-8, 2023
Washington, DC, USA
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July, 2023

AFIT for Energy Managers
July 10-14, 2023
Dayton, OH, USA
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Defense Strategies Institute DoD Energy & Power Summit
July 12-13, 2023
Oxon Hill, MD
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NARUC Summer Policy Summit
July 16-19, 2023
Austin, TX, USA
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U.S. Installations in Italy Working Meeting
July 19-20, 2023
Rome, ITA

June, 2023

ADC Maryland Defense Forum
June 5-6, 2023
Annapolis, MD, USA
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The Smarter E Europe
June 14-16, 2023
Munich, DEU
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Oklahoma Military Environmental & Energy Summit
June 15, 2023
Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Summer Infrastructure Council
June 27-30, 2023
Dayton, OH, USA

May, 2023

Society of American Military Engineers- Joint Engineering Training Conference
May 2-4, 2023
San Antonio, TX, USA
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Facilities & Campus Energy North America
May 3-4, 2023
Oxon Hill, MD, USA
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Federal Planning Division Conference
May 22-25, 2023
San Diego, CA, USA
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March, 2023

NRECA PowerXchange
March 3-8, 2023
Nashville, TN, USA
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Association of Defense Communities National Summit
March 6-8, 2023
Washington, DC, USA
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National Association of Defense Communities Federal Market Workshop
March 9, 2023
Washington, DC, USA
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IDGA Operational Energy Summit
March 14-15, 2023
Washington, DC, USA
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ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
March 22-24, 2023
Oxon Hill, MD
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Finance First
March 24, 2023
Webinar

San Antonio Electromagnetic Defense Quarterly Update
March 24, 2023
San Antonio, TX, USA

Investing in Advanced Nuclear Energy
March 30, 2023
New York, NY, USA
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February, 2023

NARUC Winter Policy Summit
Feb. 12-15, 2023
Washington, DC, USA
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January, 2023

AFWERX Innovation Industry Days
Jan. 24-26, 2023
San Antonio, TX, USA
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