Three Rivers Chapter

Upcoming Virtual Event | Panel Discussion:
Data Centers, Electricity Markets, and Economic Impacts

Friday, April 24 | 12:00 p.m. EDT

Panelists:
Dr. Michael Blackhurst
Dr. Panos Moutis
Dr. Marija Prica

Those interested in attending should contact Smriti Sharma at smriti.sharma@keylogic.com for a Microsoft Teams invitation link.

March 13, 2026 | Virtual Event
Electricity Markets 101 - From Capacity Markets to Energy Markets and Anything in Between

Speaker: Dr. Panayiotis (Panos) Moutis

PRESENTATION [PDF]

Dr Panos Title Slide

Dr. Panos Moutis is Assistant Professor at the Dept. of Electrical Engineering at the City College of New York (CCNY). He has published more than 30 peer-reviewed works and studies how data-driven methods ensure the cost-optimal operation and planning of electrical grids with high shares of renewables. His academic journey includes Carnegie Mellon University, USA, University of Greenwich, UK, and NTUA, Greece (PhD 2015, MSc 2007). He serves with the IEEE, IET, NASPI, CCAI and IEEE-USA. He has multiple years’ industry experience as an engineer, an executive and Marie Curie and Arup fellow. More information can be found on his website: https://panay1ot1s.com/.

About the Three Rivers Chapter

The Three Rivers Chapter of the United States Association for Energy Economics is committed to expanding the reach of energy information in both the private and public sectors in the State of Pennsylvania, and surrounding area.

Chapter goals are to:

Provide for the mutual association of persons interested in energy economics in order to create a forum for professional discussion
Provide a means of professional communication and exchange of experience and ideas among persons interested in energy economics from within Pittsburgh and the surrounding area
Educate the community on energy economic issues

Anyone interested in the array of issues affecting energy economics--including theory, markets, public policy, and the environment--is invited to join and actively participate.

Please contact the Chapter President or other Officers for further information or questions on how you can get involved.

The chapter holds periodic luncheon meetings featuring guest speakers. Please contact the chapter President for further information.

Three Rivers Officers

President

Dr. Amanda J. Harker Steele
Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
Senior Energy Economist
Email: ajharkersteele@gmail.com

Vice President

Smriti Sharma
KeyLogic Systems
Senior Scientist I
Email: smriti.sharma@keylogic.com | smriti.sharma@netl.doe.gov

Academic Liaison

Dr. Michael Blackhurst
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
Teaching Assistant Professor & Environmental Studies Program Coordinator
Email: mfb86@pitt.edu