Summit 2026

Location

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
202 E Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
United States

Event Date

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 - Thursday, June 4, 2026

Summit 2026 | The Power of Us
Energy Efficiency Through Collaboration

At NEEP, collaboration is more than a principle — it’s our foundation. Our work has never been a single voice — it’s the chorus. The “us” is every partner, every community, and every leader ready to drive our region toward an affordable, clean, and resilient energy system. For more than three decades, that collective force has brought together practitioners, policymakers, utilities, businesses, and community voices to advance energy efficiency and strengthen our regional economy.

Today, rising energy costs, accelerating load growth, and intensifying climate pressures have put our region at a true inflection point. The fundamentals of energy efficiency matter more than ever. Summit 2026 is where collaboration turns to action — a place for us to share insights, align strategies and power progress towards meeting the next era of energy challenges.

Through interactive sessions, panel conversations, and opportunities to build lasting partnerships, attendees will explore tangible, actionable solutions that strengthen affordability, accelerate efficiency, and support a modern, equitable, and resilient energy system. Together, we will examine what it takes to scale what works, unlock solutions, and build the relationships needed to keep our region moving forward.

Agenda

Tuesday, June 2	11:00am - 7:00pm	Information Center	Name badges, information and all around, super helpful people
	11:00 am	Pre-Conference	NEEP Board (closed meeting)
	1:00 pm	Pre-Conference	Residential and Commercial/Multifamily Heating Electrification Initiative Working Groups
	1:00 pm	Pre-Conference	State Energy Office Working Group
	1:00 pm	Pre-Conference	tba
	4:00 pm	Networking	Meet fellow Summit attendees at our Opening Reception

Wednesday, June 3	7:00 am	Networking & Wellness	Inner Harbor Walk or Jog
	7:30 am	Networking & Wellness	Little Italy & Jonestown Walk or Jog
	7:00 - 9:00am	Breakfast
	7:00am - 6:00pm	Information Center	Name badges, information and all around, super helpful people
	8:30am	Opening Plenary	Welcome To Maryland: Summit Kick-off!
	9:00 am	Plenary Panel
	10:45 am	Case Studies	Benefit from those who have "been there"
	12:00 - 1:15pm	Lunch
	1:30 pm	Case Studies	Benefit from those who have "been there"
	3:00 pm	Q&A Panels	Ask Us Anything
	4:30 pm	Networking	Join fellow Summit attendees for our Day One Reception
	6:00 pm	Dinner Clubs (optional)	Dine at Baltimore restaurants with NEEP staff & other attendees

Thursday, June 4	7:00 am	Networking & Wellness	Inner Harbor Walk or Jog
	7:30 am	Networking & Wellness	Fells Point Walk or Jog
	7:00 - 9:00am	Breakfast
	7:00am - 2:00pm	Information Center	Name badges, information and all around, super helpful people
	8:30 am	Plenary Panel
	9:45 am	Deep Dives	Smaller group conversations
	11:00 am	Solution Spotlights	Benefit from those who have "been there".
	12:00 - 1:00pm	Lunch
	1:00-1:15 pm	Plenary
	1:30pm	Demystifying X	Breaking down industry concepts
	2:45 pm	Plenary Panel
	3:45 pm	Summit Wrap-up

Registration

Standard

Government/Non-profit

$895

$445

NEEP is committed to creating events and programming that are accessible to all. To uphold our intention to promote diversity, inclusion, and equity in all we do, we’ve set up a pay what you can (PWYC) option.

NEEP Allies Membership benefits include one complimentary registration.
Summit 2026 tickets are non-refundable. However, tickets are transferable at no additional fee.
For more information, please contact Jessica Augat.

Venue

NEEP is thrilled to partner with our Host State Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to bring Summit 2026 to Baltimore, MD, and convene at our venue hotel, the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace. NEEP has negotiated a nightly rate of $199 for our attendees, please prioritize booking before the deadline, May 6.

Advisory Committee

Brendon Baatz - Energy Market Development, Google
Eric Coffman - Division Director of Energy Programs, Maryland Energy Administration
Annie Gilleo - Vice President, The Ad Hoc Group
Jeff Loiter - Technical Director, CPI, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
Mia Lombardi - Manager of Community Investment, New England, National Grid
Elizabeth Marx - Executive Director, Pennsylvania Utility Law Project
Becky Price - Manager, Clean Buildings Hub, Maryland Energy Administration
Maggie Kelley Riggins - Director, Community Solutions, The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Kara Saul Rinaldi - President and CEO, AnnDyl Policy Group
Juan-Pablo Velez - Founder, Executive Director, Switchbox
Lauren Westmoreland - Vice President, Energy & Sustainability, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF)
Jessica Yu - Senior Manager, Baltimore Gas & Electric

Sponsorship Opportunities

Would you like to support this regional event? We would be glad to welcome you as a partner. NEEP offers several sponsorship opportunities for Summit 2026. To learn more, please review our sponsorship sheet. For additional information, please contact Jessica Augat.