John Orlando
John Orlando, retired in 2024 from FDNY with 27 years of service. He was Supervising Fire Marshal of the Lithium-Ion Task Force and Director of Training for the Bureau of […]


John Orlando, retired in 2024 from FDNY with 27 years of service. He was Supervising Fire Marshal of the Lithium-Ion Task Force and Director of Training for the Bureau of […]
Mr. Martin Chown works as a Senior Energy Analyst on the SmartBidder team, helping Ascend deliver expertise in energy markets, optimization techniques, and battery technology to its clients. His role focuses on developing […]
As the leader of business development, partnerships, and commercial management for Ascend Analytics’ SmartBidder platform, Michael Huisenga plays a key role in advancing storage bid optimization solutions. He works closely with energy […]
Brandt Vermillion is the US Market Lead at Modo Energy, where he leads analysis and forecasting across North American power markets, with a particular focus on battery energy storage, ancillary […]
Allison advises investors, lenders and developers on transactions involving renewable energy and energy transition projects across the United States. Her practice spans the full lifecycle of renewable energy transactions, including […]
Joan White is the Senior Director of Storage and Interconnection Policy. She advances the rapid deployment of storage and solar through advocacy and as an expert witness in state and […]
Mike Watson is a recognized leader in the Battery Energy Storage industry, with deep expertise in regulatory compliance, product development, and strategic growth initiatives. With a background in electrical engineering […]
As Senior Manager, Commercial Innovation at Fluence, Hassan bridges customer needs with the company’s global product and technology offerings to deliver tailored solutions that maximize value. Hassan leads total cost […]
Rahul Verma is an engineer and economist with over 15 years of experience in the power markets and supply chains. Rahul’s expertise is in building techno-economic models for utility scale […]