MEEA's Annual Meeting is a free, member-only event that brings our network together to create connections within our member community, discuss key issues impacting energy efficiency in the region, and get feedback on upcoming organizational initiatives.
The 2026 Annual Member Meeting will be held in Kansas City, Missouri on May 12-13, 2026 at the Kansas City Marriott Country Club Plaza.
- Agenda
Tuesday, May 12
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Networking Tours
- TBD
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. MEEA Member Reception Wednesday, May 13
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Breakfast 9 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Welcome & Meeting Overview 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Introductions 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Elections - Presentation of 2025-2026 Board Members 10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
State of MEEA Update
Hear from MEEA Executive Director, Paige Knutsen, about our previous year and where MEEA is headed for FY27.
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Networking Break 10:45 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Discussions: MEEA's Strategic Plan
MEEA’s new three‑year strategic plan sets a bold direction for our work—and our members have played a key role in shaping it. In this interactive session, participants will break into groups aligned with our priority areas to explore the plans and initiatives that will guide our path forward. We’re looking for your insights: What matters most to you? Where should MEEA lean in? And how can we better support you in advancing energy efficiency across the region? Join us to help refine our roadmap and ensure it reflects the needs and ambitions of our members.
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Lunch 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Plenary: Planning in Flux: What's Disrupting Utility Strategy and What It Means for Efficiency Programs
Utilities plan for the future, but with large load users coming online and federal policies changing, that's becoming more difficult. Come hear from utilities to understand how these changing times are impacting utility planning and how energy efficiency programming is affected by these processes.
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks 2:30 p.m.
Adjourn (All times are listed in Central Time)
- Look Who Attended in 2025 (Minneapolis)
Job Title Company Director, Energy Efficiency & Demand Response Ameren Illinois Manager, Energy Efficiency Ameren Illinois Manager Energy Efficiency Strategy Ameren Missouri Senior Building Scientist Argonne National Laboratory Energy Efficiency Manager Black Hills Energy Principal Cadmus Client Services Director Calico Energy Director, Utility and Customer Solutions Cascade Energy Director of Program and Business Development Center for Energy and Environment VP of Market Solutions Center for Energy and Environment Director, Energy Efficiency CenterPoint Energy Implementation Manager MN CenterPoint Energy Regulatory Analyst CenterPoint Energy Regulatory Manager CenterPoint Energy Senior Regulatory Analyst CenterPoint Energy Business Development Manager CLEAResult Director CLEAResult Senior Operations Manager CLEAResult Senior Practice Consultant CLEAResult Vice President, Business Development CMC Energy Services Workforce Training Coordinator Commerce Manager - Demand Side Management Consumers Energy Consultant DNV Manager DTE Chief Engineer Elevate Chief Program Officer Elevate General Manager Energy Infrastructure Partners LLC Senior Director Energy Sciences Director, Engineering Energy Solutions Director Evergy Director of Business Development - Great Lakes Franklin Energy Regional Director Franklin Energy Sr. Director, Central Operations Franklin Energy VP Frontier Energy Energy Engineer GDS Associates Queen Bee Green Home Experts Director, Emerging Technologies GTI Energy Associate Director Guidehouse President HVAC U CEO i3 Energy Account Manager ICF Associate Program Manager ICF Director - Residential ICF Energy Analyst ICF North Central Lead ICF Program Manager ICF Program Manager ICF President ILLUME Advising, an E Source Compnay President Inova Energy Group VP Sales Operations and Development Knauf Manager, Regulatory Programs LGE KU Associate Director of Strategy Michaels Energy Director Midwest Climate Collaborative Director, HR & Operations Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Director, Market Solutions & Education Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Grants and Development Manager Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Policy Director Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Senior Associate, Marketing Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Senior Director, Strategy & Engagement Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Executive Director Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Director, Energy Conservation & Optimization Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Affordability Office Director Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Policy Advisor Minnesota Department of Commerce HEAR Program Coordinator Minnesota Department of Commerce Utility Energy Conservation Research Coordinator Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Planner Minnesota Department of Commerce Program Administrator Minnesota Department of Commerce analyst Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Planning Director Minnesota Department of Commerce Residential/HOMES Program Coordinator Minnesota Department of Commerce Customer Programs & Services Lead Minnesota Power Manager - Customer Programs & Distribution Service Minnesota Power ASM Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC Energy Program Manager North Dakota Department of Commerce. Director of Marketing NTC President NTC Senior Director Partner Sales Onbe Senior Vice President Opinion Dynamics Director, Regulatory Affairs Oracle Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs Oracle-Opower Co-Founder Pearl Edison President Power TakeOff Portfolio Manager, Focus on Energy Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Senior VP Resource Innovations Vice President Resource Innovations Business Engagement Manager Revolution Workshop (RW) Region Sales Manager Rheem Manufacturing Manager, Energy Waste Reduction SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company Senior Director of Partnership Development Slipstream Energy Service Rep Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency Director of External Affairs Spire Manager, Energy Efficiency Spire Business Analyst State of Minnesota Founder and Managing Partner Tangelo Tree Consulting Senior Consultant Tangelo Tree Consulting Consultant TRC Companies Manager of Energy Solutions UPPCO Program Manager Utility Energy Services (UES) Vice President of Operations Utility Energy Services (UES) Senior BD Manager VEIC COO Walker-Miller Energy Services Sr. Business Operations Manager Walker-Miller Energy Services C&I Strategy Xcel Energy - Photos from 2025
