EAN 2026 Annual Network Summit
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at the Farmhouse at the Essex Resort
The day will feature:
- Keynote Panel: Powering Progress: Energy Leadership and Innovation – a View from Vermont Utilities and Energy
Service Providers with speakers:- Mari McClure | Green Mountain Power, CEO
- Darren Springer | Burlington Electric Department, General Manager
- Peter Walke | Efficiency Vermont, Managing Director
- Shelley Navari | Energy Co-op of Vermont, General Manager
- The latest data and analysis on energy affordability and Vermont’s energy and climate commitments, including the unveiling of the 2026 EAN Annual Progress Report for Vermont on Energy, Affordability, and Emissions.
- Presentations from EAN members and partners responding to the question: “What should the EAN Network know or focus on now to help Vermont and Vermonters cut costs and pollution from continued overreliance on fossil fuels?”
- Presentation of the Anne & Arthur Berndt Award and the Leigh Seddon Award
- Opportunities to connect and network.
- A light breakfast will be available from 8-9 a.m., lunch will be at noon, with coffee and tea available throughout the day. There will also be a complimentary reception at the end of the day from 4-6 p.m.
FULL AGENDA coming soon
Pricing and Promo Codes
Early Bird Pricing of $225 ends August 24, after which the full cost of attendance will be $250.
Promo codes for half price or free attendance are available to EAN Network members and public sector partners whose employers are unable to cover their full cost. Full payment by those with capacity allow all to attend the Summit. We are also very grateful to the Summit Sponsors listed below, who make the Summit possible for all.