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Join us for an after-work social where policy meets power! As the dust settles on the Utah Legislative session, it's time to unpack the key decisions that could shape the future of the energy industry.


Connect with fellow professional women in energy over drinks and light snacks while engaging in insightful discussions on the latest legislative outcomes, policy impacts, and what they mean for your work and the industry at large. This is more than just a recapโ€”it's an opportunity to network, share perspectives, and empower each other in shaping the future of energy. Don't miss this dynamic evening of conversation and connection!

Speakers

  • Josh Craft (Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs at Utah Clean Energy)

    Josh Craft

    Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs at Utah Clean Energy

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-craft-a2b6b04/

    Josh is an experienced public policy analyst and political campaigner with a passion for renewable energy, energy efficiency, communications, and non-profit strategy and works towards opportunities to help advance renewable energy and solutions to climate change in Utah and the western states.

    His specialties include energy policy analysis, renewable energy, energy efficiency, electric and gas utilities regulation, group facilitation, and legislative strategy.

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  • Laura Nelson (Regional Engagement Lead at Idaho National Laboratory)

    Laura Nelson

    Regional Engagement Lead at Idaho National Laboratory

    Laura Nelson serves as Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL’s) Regional Engagement lead in Utah. Nelson provides leadership, collaboration and engagement to advance INL’s vision through partnerships that deliver results in response to regional, industry, and community energy and economic objectives. Nelson has a deep understanding of energy landscapes in Utah and the Western region, having served as the energy advisor to two Utah governors — Jon Huntsman Jr. and Gary Herbert — and through her work on regulatory, public policy and stakeholder engagements.
    Nelson is a recognized energy leader and economist with 20-plus years of experience in energy and natural resources, driving clean energy and sustainable solutions. Before joining INL, she served as the vice president of Sustainability and External Affairs for Southwest Gas, a natural gas distribution and energy service company providing service to over 2.3 million customers across three states. As the sustainability officer, she led the Southwest Gas’ sustainable business practices, customer engagement and public policy initiatives.
    In her career, Nelson has been driven by creating a sustainable energy future for everyone and served in roles and boards that allowed her to engage on key energy initiatives. She served as the vice president of consulting services at Strategen, the chair of the Western State Energy Board, vice-chair of the National Association of State Energy Officials, and was a member of the INL Energy, Environment, Science and Technology Strategic Advisory Committee. She has also served as a policy advisor to public utility commissions and other senior level corporate and board positions throughout her career.
    Nelson holds a doctorate in economics from the University of Utah and resides in Holladay, Utah, with her husband.

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Community

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Tickets

Member Ticket
Standard Price $5
Non member ticket
Standard Price $15
Speaker Ticket
Standard Price Complimentary

Venue

Campos EPC

Kearns Building
136 South Main Street, 9th Floor
*Free 2-hr parking at City Creek Mall

Salt Lake City, Utah

If you have any questions please contact Tina Maniatis

Contact Organizer

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