Date: November 2025

In this panel, we will hear from three utility representatives as they discuss how they started their work with load flexibility (past), what they are doing today (present), and where they plan to take their programs (future). These panels represent a wide variety of perspectives including public and investor owned, as well as a range of experience (starting out to 10 years in). Each utility will share what they have told their past selves and share key learnings from their journeys.

In addition, NEEA staff will present on the power of coming together as 10 NW utilities pool investment to share benefits and mitigate the costs and risks of growing load flexibility as a resource in the region. The End-Use Load Flex Project has provided an on-going space for collaborating and prioritizing regional needs for load flexibility, implementing field studies to gain insights about the market barriers to adoption, and focusing on the ecosystem of strategic market transformation initiatives required to achieve utility goals.

Speakers:
Cam LeHouillier, Tacoma Power
Matt Babbitts, Clark Public Utilities
Gabriel Kjos, Portland General Electric
Karen Liu, Seattle City Light