Powering the Future
Natural Gas. Fueling Tomorrow's Energy Needs.
When natural gas is used on-site to produce heat and power – through technologies like combined heat and power (CHP), fuel cells, and other customer-sited solutions – roughly 92% of energy in that fuel reaches the customer.
When the same gas is sent to a utility-scale power plant, converted to electricity, and pushed across the transmission and distribution grid, less than 40% of the original energy makes it to the end user, according to the American Gas Association.
That’s more than twice as efficient — and it’s a key fact UGI continues to help customers understand. On May 15, UGI brought that conversation to life at Powering the Future.
Powering the Future Event Recap
A day of conversation, connection, and discussion on the future of on-site power.
May 15, 2026
Reading, PA
Principal Fuel Supply Specialist at PJM Interconnection
Brian Fitzpatrick joined PJM in 2015 with the responsibility to provide natural gas industry expertise to the nation’s largest regional transmission organization, and assist with the growing need for coordination and communication between the natural gas and electric industries. Prior to joining PJM, Fitzpatrick was employed in the regulated electric and natural gas utility industry for over 20 years with UGI Utilities and Peoples Gas in Pennsylvania. In these roles he gained with a wide range of experience in power plant engineering, electric and gas regulatory proceedings, rates, marketing and energy supply portfolio management.
UGI Utilities
As Vice President of Customer Relations at UGI Utilities, Dan Adamo oversees strategy for the Call Center, Marketing, and Customer Programs teams. Dan has spent nearly three decades at UGI, building a career that has touched just about every corner of the business including engineering, rates, marketing, business development, and operations.
Energy Solutions Center
Eric Burgis serves as Director, Commercial and Industrial Markets at Energy Solutions Center (ESC), and has more than 35 years of industry experience. Eric oversees ESC’s Combined Heat & Power consortium. Before joining ESC, Eric spent 13 years with Philadelphia Gas Works in operations, sales, marketing and strategic planning.
The Kinsley Group
Moe Barry leads the development team at Kinsley Energy Systems, managing the development cycle for Kinsley’s behind-the-meter (BTM) and front-of-the-meter (FTM) projects. Prior to joining Kinsley, Moe was on the Distributed Generation team at NextEra Energy Resources and led the sales team for DCL, America Inc.
Bloom Energy
Maryette Haggerty Perrault is an energy efficiency and policy professional with more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of clean energy, analytics, and utility strategy. Currently a Senior Policy Manager at Bloom Energy, she has spent her career turning complex energy data into meaningful action.
WATT Fuel Cell
Danielle Ramaley is a seasoned commercial and marketing leader with over 15 years of experience in the energy industry. Currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at WATT Fuel Cell, she has built her career at some of the most prominent names in the space — including Westinghouse Electric Company, Bloom Energy, and Mitsubishi Electric Power Products.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
From technology showcases to customer success stories, here’s what made the inaugural Powering the Future event special.
Keynote Address
Brian Fitzpatrick, Principal Fuel Supply Specialist at PJM Interconnection, shared his perspective on trends driving energy demand, and offered a compelling look at what lies ahead for businesses that rely on cost-effective energy. Click here to download slides from Fitzpatrick's presentation.
Panel Discussions
Speakers and industry leaders presented power generation solutions for commercial and industrial users, such as manufacturers, schools, hotels, hospitals, and other facilities that depend on 24/7 power. Click here to view the full slideshow.
Facility Tour
Following the presentation, customers and vendors attended a tour of the UGI Utilities Learning Center, a state-of-the-art facility that includes a welding building, training areas, and simulators.
Vendors
