LIVE WEBINAR
Tuesday, December 2nd | 2pm EST
Duration: 1 hour

Demand is surging from data centers and electrification. Power plants are retiring. Extreme weather is testing the system. The grid has never been under more pressure — and that means utility operators need dependable megawatts that can respond fast, perform predictably under extreme weather conditions, and keep costs in check. 

Increasingly, they’re turning to capacity accreditation to translate a resource’s real and dependable contribution at the most challenging hours into a capacity credit that informs planning and markets. This webinar provides a deep dive into capacity accreditation and the role reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) play in delivering reliable capacity. Join to learn:

• Why capacity — not just energy — is the binding constraint in today’s grid, and how accreditation reframes resource value 
• How RICE compares to gas turbines and other dispatchable assets 
• What real-world case studies reveal about procurement realities 

• What real-world case studies reveal about procurement realities 

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Speakers:

Matthew Fioretti

Senior Manager, Market Development, Wärtsilä North America

Matthew Fioretti is a Senior Manager for the Market Development department at Wärtsilä North America. In his role, Matt advises on wholesale electricity markets, sales opportunities, and resource capabilities that support decarbonization, while highlighting the critical role flexible gas generation plays in the evolution of the power grid. He has over 10 years of experience in the energy industry and previously held the title of Market Research & Development Manager at Mitsubishi Power Aero, where he worked on expanding market intelligence services to identify global sales opportunities and guide strategy decisions. Prior to that, Matt worked as a Market Monitor for ISO New England identifying market manipulation, opining on new wholesale electricity market designs, and conducting empirical analysis of market performance. He is a graduate of Springfield College and holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science in Finance.

Zoe Parker

Senior Regulatory Policy Analyst, Wärtsilä North America

Zoe Parker is a Policy and Markets Analyst at Wärtsilä North America, where she leads advocacy efforts in ERCOT and supports policy strategy across U.S. electricity markets. Her work centers on advancing flexible gas generation technology to enable grid reliability throughout the energy transition. In this role, Zoe engages with legislators, utility commissioners, and market stakeholders to shape policy outcomes and regulatory frameworks that support flexible generation solutions. She also develops strategic content that translates technical and regulatory developments into actionable insights for internal teams and external partners.

Prior to joining Wärtsilä, Zoe supported air permitting and regulatory compliance at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Rice University and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin.

LIVE WEBINAR
Tuesday, December 2nd | 2pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
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