# Event Details - **Event Name**: Energy at a Crossroads: A Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley Energy Forum - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley for a half day forum on California’s energy future, rising costs, wildfires, and grid strain.About this EventEnergy at a CrossroadsCalifornia sits at the center of three colliding forces: surging electricity demand driven by data centers and electrification, rising costs that are squeezing households and businesses, and wildfire risk that is reshaping how utilities build, maintain, and protect the grid.What does this mean for rates, reliability, and the future of the state's energy system? And what can actually be done about it?Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley is hosting a half-day energy forum bringing together academic research, alumni perspectives, and industry experience. Professor Severin Borenstein, Faculty Director of the Energy Institute at Haas, will deliver a keynote on how data centers are affecting electricity markets and what practical steps exist to make energy more affordable. An alumni panel will explore energy topics from across the Cal community. And PG&E will present on the wildfire mitigation strategies they are deploying to protect California's grid.Whether you work in energy, tech, policy, or are simply a ratepayer who wants to understand what is driving your bill, this is a conversation worth being part of.Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Location: Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLPAddress: 1400 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304Keynote Speaker:Professor Severin BorensteinFaculty Director, Energy Institute at Haas, UC BerkeleyOne of the country's most cited energy economists, Professor Borenstein has shaped how policymakers, utilities, and the public understand electricity markets, rate design, and the economics of renewable energy. He serves on the Board of Governors of the California ISO and has advised state and federal agencies on energy policy. His keynote will address the impact of data centers on wholesale and retail electricity markets and practical approaches to lowering energy costs.Alumni Panel:Ella Foley Gannon, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP (Moderator)Anson Liang, Co-Founder of Jackery and Creator of PluginSolarUSJill W. Moraski, PhD, Energy Associate, The Brattle GroupAlex Luce, Co-founder and CEO, Amplify ComputingIndustry Presentation:Wildfire Mitigation Presentation by Jay Leyno, Senior Director – Wildfire Mitigation, PG&EA presentation on PG&E's wildfire mitigation strategies, including the infrastructure investments, technology, and operational changes being made to reduce wildfire risk across California.Program:10:00 - 10:30 a.m.: Arrival, seating, and light refreshments10:30 - 11:15 a.m.: Keynote by Professor Severin Borenstein11:15 - 12:00 p.m.: Alumni Panel Discussion12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch hosted by Morgan Lewis1:00 - 1:45 p.m.: PG&E presentation1:45 - 2:00 p.m.: Closing remarks and networkingThank you Morgan Lewis& Bockius LLP for hosting this event.Look forward to seeing you there! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/palo-alto/energy-at-a-crossroads-a-cal-alumni-of-silicon-valley-energy-forum/100001988570674418 - **Event Categories**: business, it, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 250, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Palo Alto - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP - **lat**: 37.4173512 - **long**: -122.1479793 - **full address**: Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1400 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Energy at a Crossroads: A Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley Energy Forum - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a82a82da26905510fc6d5c5ec7245398f651251aba59047273cec6fed82c89ef-rimg-w1200-h675-dc071735-gmir.jpg?v=1777723363 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Energy at a Crossroads: A Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley Energy Forum being held? - **A:** Energy at a Crossroads: A Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley Energy Forum takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1400 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Energy at a Crossroads: A Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley Energy Forum? - **A:** Energy at a Crossroads: A Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley Energy Forum is organized by Alumni Chapters | Cal Alumni Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Energy at a Crossroads: A Cal Alumni of Silicon Valley Energy Forum is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Palo Alto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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