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At the 2019 Duke University Energy Conference, ScottMadden joined a panel of leading industry experts to discuss the future of the electricity business. This annual student-led conference focuses on bringing together thought leaders in the industry, government, and academia to fuel independent analysis on energy markets, trends, policies, and technologies.

The following video features Cristin Lyons, Partner and Energy Practice Leader at ScottMadden; Dionne Delli-Gatti, Southeast Director of Clean Energy at Environmental Defense Fund; Pete Curtice, Partner at Modern Energy; and Adrienne Lalle, Project Manager at Con Edison.

Watch the panel discussion and hear from Cristin Lyons and other experts as they share deep insights on the future of the electricity business.

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