INDIANA ENERGY CONFERENCE
“The Energy Picture 2024-2025: A Year Later”
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
IN PERSON CONFERENCE (with live webinar option)
Program Agenda
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9:00 a.m.
Welcome
Facilitators
Jim Huston, Chairman, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Anthony Swinger, Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
INDIANA’S ENERGY FUTURE
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Indiana Energy Secretary Jaworowski has a deep understanding of energy policy and a proven track record of stakeholder engagement. Listen in as we get an update on how this administration is working to navigate Indiana’s energy challenges and improve accessibility.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Suzanne Jaworowski, Indiana Secretary of Energy and Natural Resources
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
LEGISLATIVE VIEWS
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Representative Ed Soliday and Senator Eric Koch, as chairs of their respective utility committees, must work with synergy between them for the benefit of Indiana energy consumers. They will explore how they work together and evaluate the ever-changing energy landscape, discuss their preview of the session, and offer thoughts on energy policy in general.
SPEAKERS:
Representative Ed Soliday
Senator Eric Koch
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
NEXT GENERATION NUCLEAR: SMALL MODULAR REACTORS AND AMERICA’S 400 GIGAWATT GOAL
61% of Americans now support nuclear energy – the highest level in 15 years. With a national goal of adding 400 GW of new nuclear in the United States by 2050, set earlier this year, nuclear’s tailwinds are strong. We will explore the state of advanced nuclear reactor technology by taking a deep dive with Rolls Royce – producer of submarine nuclear reactors for more than 60 years and manufacturer of a new small modular reactor that is picking up orders across the globe. We invite you to think about this transformative journey and be part of the conversation on the emerging market and advancements in Indiana’s clean energy future.
SPEAKER: Matthew MacVicar, Rolls Royce
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS WITH GAS
We will explore how gas fired solutions fit into a net-zero carbon future facility or infrastructure. Today’s lower carbon footprint can include combined heat and power (CHP or cogeneration), green hydrogen from solar/wind, methane pyrolysis (hydrogen from natural gas), gas fired heat pumps and carbon capture - all as a viable foundation for a resilient microgrid. In addition, gas systems can transport and store vast amounts of energy, as well as renewable energy using RNG or clean hydrogen.
SPEAKER: Jim Leidel, DTE Energy
11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
INDIANA’S ENERGY BOOM: LARGE LOAD / CAPACITY IMPACTS / POLICIES
Let’s define the changing need for energy in realistic terms, including the reasons for the change. We will also examine the role of the customer in resource planning and how to improve customer participation in their own energy decisions.
MODERATOR: Joe Rompala, Lewis & Kappes
SPEAKERS:
Brad Decker, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Lucas Fykes, Data Center Coalition
11:45 - 12:15 p.m.
NEWS AND VIEWS
As editor of the Indiana Utility Report, Dave Ober has an opportunity to keep his thumb on this ever-changing energy landscape. With his vast experience in the legislature and as a former Commissioner at the IURC, listen in as Dave discusses his thoughts and views on the energy industry … keeping in mind something like, “we’re here a year later and everything is changed”.
SPEAKER: David L. Ober, Editor, Indiana Utility Report
12:15
PRIVATE LUNCHEON - BALLROOM
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.
WEATHER FORECASTING: EXTREME WEATHER, IT’S EVERYWHERE!
Given the changes nationally, do we still get accurate weather forecasting? What changes are happening in NOAA and the National Weather Service, and do these changes make a difference to the local forecasts? What are the sources of our weather forecasting? What is the future of weather forecasting? What’s it really like chasing a tornado?
SPEAKER: Justin Rudicel, Meteorologist, KWTV, Oklahoma
Closing Remarks
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CLE, CEM, CPA, and CPE CREDIT
The Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education has approved the 2025 Indiana Energy Conference for 4.0 hours of CLE credit. The Indiana Energy Conference is also an approved organization by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for Accountants and Engineers who are interested in receiving these credits.