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    Attracting Clean Energy Manufacturing—States Weigh In

    Thursday, May 22, 2025
    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM PT
    Location: Knowledge is Power Stage (Lower Level)

      Moderator(s)

    • Sarah Cottrell Propst (she/her/hers)

      Senior Vice President, State Affairs
      American Clean Power Association, District of Columbia

      • Speaker(s)

    • TM

      Thomas Maynard

      Senior Vice President of Business Development
      Greater Phoenix Economic Council
      Phoenix, Arizona

    • Anna Aguilera, JD

      Former Deputy Associate General Counsel
      Formerly at US International Development Finance Corporation
      Santa Fe, New Mexico

    • Carter Wright

      Vice President of Business Development
      Arizona Commerce Authority

    As the clean energy manufacturing boom accelerates, states are racing to attract investment, talent, and infrastructure. This session will feature insights from state and national economic development leaders on the strategies they’re using to bring clean energy manufacturers to their regions—from incentive programs and workforce development to site readiness and public-private partnerships. Join us for a dynamic discussion on what it takes to compete in this high-stakes, fast-evolving landscape.