Energy is at the center of nearly every conversation about Colorado's future, from the cost of doing business to the reliability of the grid that powers our homes, employers, and institutions. Join the Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce for a candid look at where energy in Colorado and Jefferson County stands today and where it's headed. As the state works toward its 100% clean electricity goal by 2040, demand is climbing from data centers, electrification, and population growth, all while ratepayers face rising costs. This forum will unpack what's driving these changes, the limitations and trade-offs our region must navigate, and the opportunities they create for businesses, workers, and the broader community. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of Colorado's energy landscape, what it means locally for Jefferson County, and how to plan for what's ahead.
Keynote: Dan Haley, Executive Director, Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development
Mr. Dan Haley is an advocate for American energy and Colorado oil and natural gas development. He serves as the Executive Director for Coloradans for Responsible Energy Development. Previously, he was President & Chief Executive Officer of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, where he was responsible for leading the industry in Colorado legislative, regulatory, and public relations matters.
Prior to joining COGA, Mr. Haley was Vice President of Communications, Development and Strategy at EIS Solutions, a public affairs firm where he served numerous corporate and political clients.
Mr. Haley also spent more than 20 years in communications, including 13 years at The Denver Post, where he served as Editorial Page Editor for several years and editor of the newspaper’s Perspective section. He also was an assistant city editor at The Post, supervising the newspaper’s coverage of the suburbs and politics. He was one of the lead editors of the newspaper’s Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the 1999 Columbine High School shootings.
A Colorado native, Haley graduated from the University of Wyoming and sits on the Colorado Advisory Committee for the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. He and his wife, Linda, live in Arvada with their two daughters.
Panelists
Jennifer GremmertCEOEnergy Outreach Colorado
From an early age, Jennifer Gremmert knew she wanted to be of service to people who are struggling with hardships. Her vision has always been to find solutions that would prevent the cycle of poverty and inequality that vulnerable families experience. Jennifer has made a career out of that pursuit in her role as CEO and executive director of Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC). She joined the nonprofit in 2002 as deputy director and was promoted to executive director in 2018. She now leads a network of industry, state and local partners to help vulnerable families afford their home energy costs.
Andrew HolderDirector, Community Relations & Local Government AffairsXcel Energy
Andrew Holder joined Xcel Energy in 2018 and became Director of Community Relations and Local Government Affairs in 2023. In this role, he leads Xcel Energy's Colorado Community Relations organization, a statewide team responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local governments, community leaders, businesses, and key stakeholders across the company's service territory. The team serves as Xcel Energy's primary connection to the communities it serves throughout Colorado.
Adam WeberSenior Director, Market Strategy & AnalysisPivot Energy
Pivot Energy is a Denver-based B Corp that develops, owns, and operates solar and battery energy storage projects across the country. He has over 15 years of experience in the clean energy industry, having joined Pivot in 2022. At Pivot, Adam currently works on Pivot's strategy team to evaluate and launch new market initiatives in Colorado and beyond to build on the company's extensive work in the community solar space. A longtime Arvada resident, Adam brings a local, on-the-ground perspective to conversations about how Colorado's energy grid is evolving.
Doors open at 8
Coffee and Networking 8:00 - 8:30 am
Program 8:30 - 9:30 am
Revive Church / The Bridge
Parking available in lots west and east of the front entrance
$10 per person(Includes coffee and tea)
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