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Bertha Dlamini

Job Title: 
President
Organization: 
African Women in Energy and Power

Ms. Dlamini is a global champion for empowering African women and youth in Africa’s energy sector. As the founding President of African Women in Energy and Power (AWEaP), she spearheads efforts to integrate women entrepreneurs into Africa's energy value chains, combatting energy poverty. Under her leadership, AWEaP has expanded to 22 chapters across Africa, fostering participation and impact.

As the founder of Rito Group of Companies Pty LTD, her consulting firm specializes in management consulting and energy solutions. She is also recognized as a Pan African Energy Stakeholder Management Specialist. Her accolades include the Renewable Energy Visionary award from The Future of Leadership Summit 2024, the 2019 South African Institute of Electrical Engineers Women in Engineering Award, and the 2021 African Queens in Energy Judges Award. Additionally, she holds key industry roles and trustee positions, driving sustainable energy initiatives.

Ms. Dlamini's contributions have garnered international recognition, with AWEaP winning the 2021 WVL SADC Protocol@Work Climate Change Award. Her qualifications include an MBA from the University of Cape Town GBS and an Energy Transition Diploma from Skolkovo Moscow School of Management, Russia. Ms. Dlamini embodies leadership and innovation in Africa's energy landscape.

Profile Type: 
Speaker

USEA Hosts Annual Advanced Energy Technology Showcase

December 13th, 2024
USEA hosted an engaging event spotlighting the journey of emerging energy technologies from research labs to real-world applications. Through dynamic discussions, the event informed policymakers and the public about the strategic use of public and private investments in advancing energy innovation.

Coupled Geothermal Power and Direct Air Capture with Storage

September 24th, 2024
Program Publications

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that to avoid the direst consequences of climate change, the world must implement millions or even billions of tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide removal (CDR) by 2100. Direct air capture (DAC) is one method to accomplish CDR, but is an energy intensive process, requiring high heat for carbon dioxide (CO2) desorption.

Evaluating the Relevance of NRAP Tools to Support Stakeholder Decision Making Related to UIC Class VI Injection Permit Application Process

September 10th, 2024
USDOE Reports
Program Publications

The United States Department of Energy – National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL) has been developing the National Risk Assessment Partnership (NRAP) to evaluate several aspects of carbon capture storage (CCS). The existing NRAP tools satisfy four key areas of CCS projects: (1) risk-based areas of review (AoRs), (2) induced seismicity probability and impacts, (3) monitoring approaches, and (4) risk of leakage from existing wellbores. The NRAP tools were not developed to satisfy the requirements of the U.S.

USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 100: GridStrategies Vice President John D. Wilson

December 11th, 2024

In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, John D. Wilson, Vice President with policy and energy consultant GridStrategies answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about findings in his just-released paper, now the talk of the energy world, on the magnitude and drivers of the surging U.S. demand for electricity. This episode closes out our 2024, but we’ll be back to thrive in 2025. We are very grateful to our listeners for taking the time to check out the USEA Power Sector Podcast.

Gary Dorris

Job Title: 
Founder & CEO
Organization: 
Ascend Analytics
Dr. Dorris, a pioneer of innovative energy modeling solutions for over 20 years, is the CEO and Founder of Ascend Analytics, an industry-leading, 170+ person energy analytics software and consulting company. His work revolutionized modeling power markets to support real-time operations, portfolio management, and resource planning.

Throughout his career, Dr. Dorris has performed independent market assessment to support over $50 billion dollars in project financing and advised multiple boards of directors. Industry leaders consistently turn to Dr. Dorris for expert testimony and executive presentations.  He previously served as the as the lead expert witness for Merrill Lynch in the prominent Enron proceedings in addition to numerous regulatory proceedings.

Prior to founding Ascend, Dr. Dorris served as CEO of e-Acumen, a 60-person energy analytics software firm.

Michael Murray

Job Title: 
President
Organization: 
Mission:data
Michael served as Mission:data's Chief Technology Strategist from 2014-2016 and now as its President. Previously, he co-founded Lucid in 2004, an energy management software company serving commercial building owners. He has over fifteen years of experience with building automation, energy management, metering and public utility regulation. Michael earned his B.A. with highest honors from Oberlin College.

Jeff Cook

Job Title: 
Market & Policy Group Manager
Organization: 
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jeff Cook is a member of the Market & Policy Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center. His areas of expertise include emerging solar technology and cost reduction opportunities, renewable energy procurement and permitting software, and distributed energy resource aggregation. Cook also works on corporate renewable procurement and geothermal development on public land. 

Margaret Murphy

Job Title: 
Senior Director, Load Management Solutions
Organization: 
Pacific Gas & Electric
Margaret Murphy is responsible for a portfolio of customer energy and demand-side management solutions, including energy efficiency, demand response, behind-the-meter resiliency programs, customer storage & generation, and our evolution into advanced load management strategies.

Brian Keane

Job Title: 
President
Organization: 
SmartPower
Brian F. Keane is an environment and executive leader, strategic private equity advisor, acclaimed author and engaging public speaker with extensive experience in grassroots and digital organizing. He is an unrivaled expert in clean energy and energy efficiency marketing.

Since 2002 Keane has served as the founder and President of SmartPower, a Washington, DC-based renewable energy and energy efficiency outreach and marketing organization. In 2016 Keane co-founded and was named CEO of WeeGreen (www.wee.green), a for-profit, on-line platform that helps sell solar faster, easier, and cheaper.

Keane is also a Strategic Advisor to Pegasus Capital, a leading global private markets impact investment manager. Pegasus Capital is accredited by the Green Climate Fund and dedicated to fostering sustainable growth while providing attractive returns to investors.
 

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