Thank you to our speakers, sponsors and everyone who joined us for the 2026 Mass Energy Summit!

2026 EVENT PHOTOS (photo credit: erikasidor.com)

Powering Business Forward: Driving Efficiency, Cost Savings & Strategic Energy Management

The annual Mass Energy Summit, produced by the Worcester Business Journal in partnership with National Grid aims to equip businesses, nonprofits, municipalities, and others with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate today’s evolving energy landscape. Through expert panels, keynote speakers, and interactive discussions, this event will dig deep into the energy market – shedding light on current trends, emerging technologies, and policy shifts shaping the future of energy.

TIMELINE

7:30AM:  Breakfast & Networking – Exhibitor Showcase

8:15AM:  Welcome Remarks

8:20 – 8:35AM: Sponsor Remarks – Jesse Harvey, Head of Advanced Metering Infrastructure Delivery – MA, National Grid

8:40 – 9:05AM: Keynote Presentation – Elizabeth Mahony, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

9:15 – 10:15AM: Panel I: Energy Strategy as a Business Advantage: From Cost Center to Value Driver

Moderator: Brooke Thomson, President & CEO, Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM)

Panelists:

• David Flanagan, Executive Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management, UMass Chan Medical School
• Carol Anne Watts, VP of Sales, Freedom Energy

10:20 – 10:30AM: Break

10:40 – 11:40AM: Panel II: Back to Basics: What Companies Can Control Today to Improve Energy Efficiency & Reduce Costs

Panelists:

• Noel Chambers, Director, Energy Efficiency and Electrification, Energy New England
• Scott Noyes, Business Development, Milton Cat MC2 Energy Services
• Josh Kessler, Principal, Specialist Programs, National Grid
• Jo Ann Bentley, Associate Vice President of Administration and Facilities, Bristol Community College

11:45 – 12:15PM: Closing Remarks & Networking