b"2024Post WPMAEXPO Educational Sessions Tuesday, February 20 thcontinuedAndrew Craig, Vice President,GHG Programs, CA Bioenergy LLCAndrew Craig is the Vice President of Greenhouse Gas Programs. CalBio is a leading developer of dairy digester projects which produce renewable energy derived from cow manure. Andrews role is to oversee the successful generation of LCFS and RIN credits which serve as the primary revenue streams for the creation of carbon-negative gas and electricity. Prior to CalBio, Andrew worked at the Climate Action Reserve, a non-profit organization established to create standards for voluntary offset projects and administer the California Cap & Trade program on behalf of the state. Jeremy Gordon, Senior Director, Global Carbon Markets, BGC GroupJeremy Gordon is part of the longest standing environmental desk, BGC Environmental Brokerage Services, L.P. As a broker at BGC Group, Jeremy helps both compliance and voluntary entities manage and gain exposure to carbon pricing. Over the past decade, he has facilitated carbon transactions via voice brokerage in both liquid and non-liquid regulated markets; i.e. carbon allowances & low carbon fuel credits, as well as helped structure OTC forward sales and commodity-based financing arrangements to enable project developers to finance their environmental commodity projects. Michael Ball, Editor, Argus, Air Daily As editor of Air Daily, Michael Ball is the leading source of pricing, news and analysis for the North American environmental markets. Michael has been editor of Air Daily since 2012. He has covered a wide2024 Survey Says: range of state and federal environmental issues, including the100% of the responses to the Tuesday Educationaldevelopment of Californias carbon markets and federal Clean Air Act regulations, asSession Topics and Information werewell as international climate talks. Satisfied to Very Satisfied . the content is perfect Kept us entertained and updatedENERGY REALITIES ~Evolution or Revolution Engaging! Funny! Action inspiring Very interesting presentation Very honest and appreciated comments and insightsCatherine Reheis-Boyd, President & CEO, Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA) Cathy Reheis-Boyd, representing WSPA, discussed the energy landscape, empha-sizing the need for a realistic approach grounded in facts and science. She high-lighted challenges in California's energy policies, such as constraints on oil production permits and flawed grid forecasts. Reheis-Boyd stressed the necessity of carbon capture and storage for meeting carbon goals, but lamented the difficulty in initiating such projects. She criticized policies that inhibit energy produc-tion and warned of market volatility and infrastructure crises. Cathy called for equitable and sustainable energy solutions accessible to all, expressing concern over the economic impact of current regulations. She questioned the feasibility of California's ambitious clean energy mandates, particu-larly in light of the continued reliance on internal combustion engines. Additionally, she highlighted the significant portion of gasoline prices attributed to taxes and fees in California. Reheis-Boyd urged for proactive, comprehensive strategies rather than short-term fixes to address energy challenges effectively.Catherine Reheis-Boyd has served as the President and CEO of the WesternCatherine currently manages a broad range of Association activities, including legisla-States Petroleum Association (WSPA) since January 2010. She oversees the tradetive and regulatory issues associated with transportation fuels policy, air and water organizations operations and advocacy in five Western statesCalifornia, Arizona,quality, climate change, renewable fuels and alternative energy issues, crude oil and Nevada, Washington, and Oregon. natural gas production and many other issues in WSPAs five states, and beyond those borders into Canada and abroad.12 www.wpma.com / Spring 2024"