Kevin Maynard has dedicated over 40 years to the public power sector, previously working at municipal utilities in Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota before joining American Municipal Power in Ohio in 2026. He holds degrees in business administration from Defiance College and electromechanical engineering from Northwest Technical College. Maynard received the American Public Power Association’s 2026

Gordon van Welie, long-time CEO of ISO New England, is set to retire at the end of the month after nearly two decades leading the organization responsible for New England's power grid. As he prepares to hand over the reins to COO Vamsi Chadalavada, van Welie has overseen significant changes to the region's electric grid, including the implementation of a capacity market designed to incentivize power plant availability during periods of high demand. With his departure comes anticipation for major updates to the market system that Chadalavada will be tasked with enacting, and van Welie himself has expressed enthusiasm about remaining connected to the industry, citing the need to balance personal life with continued engagement.

The online forum "Exploring Energy Affordability" brings together industry leaders from Exelon and PG&E to share insights on their innovative strategies and technologies aimed at helping customers cope with rising energy costs. Through a collaborative discussion, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by utilities in addressing energy access and affordability, as well as practical solutions that can be applied to support customers navigating an evolving energy landscape.