9th Annual Empire State Energy Conference

The 9th Annual Empire State Energy Conference will bring energy industry leaders and supporters from across New York to the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.

All associations and affiliates located in New York and the Northeast are welcome to participate in this two-day conference, featuring:
– Federal & State Legislative and Regulatory Updates
– Expert Business Sessions Featuring Industry Leaders
– NORA Technical Education & Hands-on Training
– Generation NEXT Energy Pros Career Fair
– Professional Workforce Development & ESEA Membership Video Productions
– Extensive Networking with Energy Professionals
– Tabletop Exhibits Showcasing Industry Products & Services
– Monday Welcome Cocktail Reception
– Tuesday Networking Reception with Live Entertainment at Tin Rooster
– Golf at Shenendoah Golf Course to Benefit the ESEA Scholarship Fund Association
– EMA SBC PAC Silent Auction

Monday October 12, 2026:
– 9:30AM-11:00AM: NORA Training: Cold Weather Fuel Storage: Preventing Winter Fuel Problems (Instructor: Bob O’Brien)
– 9:30-9:45AM: ESEA Annual Meeting
– 9:45-11AM: ESEA Board Meeting
– 11AM: Lunch
– 12:00PM-1:30PM: NORA Training: Bioheat in New York: What Every Technician Needs to Know (Instructor: Bob O’Brien)
– 12PM: Golf at Shenendoah Golf Course (or visit the spa)
– 1:30PM-3:00PM: NORA Training: Advanced Oil Burner Troubleshooting: Beckett, Carlin & Riello Systems (Instructor: Bob O’Brien)
– 5:30PM-7PM: Welcome Cocktail Reception (Sponsored by Sprague)
– 5:30PM-7PM: EMA Silent Auction during the Welcome Cocktail Reception

Tuesday October 13, 2026:
– AM: Breakfast (Sponsored by Star Group)
– 8AM-12PM: All Business Sessions
– 12PM-1PM: Keynote Luncheon featuring Dr. Ben Ballard (Sponsored by CFAA)
– 1PM-4PM: Generation NEXT Energy Pros Career Fair (Separate Registration Required)
– 4PM: Vendor Breakdown
– 6PM-8PM: Networking Reception featuring The Midnight Embers with Quincy Longacre at The Tin Rooster (Sponsored by Global)

Wednesday October 14, 2026:
– Hotel Checkout and have a great trip home!

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ben Ballard, Professor of Renewable Energy at SUNY Morrisville
Presentation: Building New York’s Energy Workforce: Applied Education, Industry Partnership, and Pathways for the Future

Featured Speakers:
– Michael Devine, President of NORA – Presentation: 100% Renewable Liquid Heating Fuels – a Technical Success
– Bob O’Brien, Education Director for NORA – NORA Education Sessions
– Austin Harrison, Partner at Squire Patton Boggs – Presentation: Washington Update: Policy & Politics
– John Jennings, Counsel at Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

Room Rates (Oct 11-14):
– The Brook Double Rooms: Starting at $217/Night
– Tower Rooms: Starting at $270/Night
– Reservations: 800-771-7711, reference Empire State Energy Association