Brent Denham
PacifiCorp

Cory Gessert
DNV

DESCRIPTION

The energy transition is driving innovation and application of multiple technologies to meet energy demand.  This session will focus on costs and time to market for resources that compete with or benchmark the value of hydro, this will include, pump storage, batteries and wind, solar, nuclear. 

This Panel is within the Technical, Dam Safety, and Engineering Track at the conference. 
 
This session is a 201-level discussion for those looking to take a deeper dive into this subject matter.

Moderator:
Brent Denham, PacifiCorp

Panelists: 

• Evan Rosenlieb, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
• Cory Gessert, VP, Owner's Engineering & Advisory Services, DNV Energy USA Inc.
• Chris Fendley, Terra Power
• William De Los Santos, Bloom Energy

Panelists Bios: 

• Cory Gessert leads offshore wind, owner's engineering, and asset optimization services at DNV; a diverse and growing team of technical and commercial experts who champion the widespread deployment of renewables in North America. She one of ACP's 2022 Breakout Women of the Year, and the 2021 Cleanie Awards Rising Star award recipient. Cory is passionate about aligning the brilliance of her team to permit the most complex offshore wind projects, design the largest cost-efficient solar and storage projects, and provide cutting-edge engineering solutions and maximum cost efficiency. She is committed to mentoring and networking with hard-to-reach and marginalized communities to ensure equitable energy access and support the energy transition.