Jeff Lyng

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Session: Operating in a Purple State: A Nonpartisan Position to Oil & Gas​

The past two years have demonstrated a multitude of ways Coloradans, and our nation, can be divided.  Rising above the partisan noise and finding reasonable common ground is a challenge, but also a necessity for an industry that provides one of the most basics needs of society: energy.  As a state often considered politically “purple,” engaging the public and consumers in a pragmatic and nonpartisan manner is critical to the oil and gas industry’s license to operate – especially in an election year.  This session will examine tools and strategies that can shift the political debate around oil and gas to a practical one that engages with consumers and their access to reliable and affordable energy.  Our panel will draw lessons learned both within the oil and gas industry and outside of industry, showcasing efforts that elevate the conversation above political boundaries and advance pragmatic solutions.

Area Vice President,
Energy and Sustainability
Xcel Energy

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About Jeff Lyng

​Jeff Lyng is Area Vice President, Energy and Sustainability Policy at Xcel Energy. In this role, he is responsible for developing strategies and policies that advance the company's leadership in clean energy while keeping customer bills low. Jeff is also co-chair of the Edison Electric Institute’s Environment Executive Advisory Committee. Before joining Xcel Energy, he served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Center for the New Energy Economy, Renewable Energy Policy Manager in Colorado Governor Bill Ritter’s Administration, and Director of Regulatory Affairs for Opower. He earned an undergraduate degree in ecology from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry and a graduate degree in building systems engineering from the University of Colorado

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