Energy Marketers Working
Together for a Better Future
Together for a Better Future
EMPIRE STATE
ENERGY ASSOCIATION
ENERGY ASSOCIATION
Dear ESEA Member,
You are invited to attend the ESEA Spring Member Dinner & Industry Update, taking place on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel.
Join fellow members for an evening of networking and dinner, featuring practical insights on healthcare and benefits, risk management, legislative developments, and current energy market conditions.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel
Fort Orange Ballroom | Albany, NY
Please RSVP by Friday, March 20
$95 per person
Table of 8: $700 (reserved seating)
5:00 - 5:45 PM | Cocktail Reception (Open Bar & Hors d'oeuvres)
5:45 PM | Program Begins
6:30 PM | Dinner Served (during presentations)
8:00 PM | Adjourn
OPOC.us – Chris Havey & Adam Sommer
ESEA Endorsed Partner
An introduction to the ESEA Healthcare & Benefits Program, including how members can reduce healthcare costs, improve benefits, and simplify administration through OPOC’s One-Point-of-CARE™ model.
Federated Insurance – Dan Hitman
ESEA Endorsed Partner
An overview of Federated Insurance’s Risk Management Academy, a complimentary 2½-day program available to ESEA members focused on risk reduction, workplace safety, and long-term business success.
ESEA Government Affairs Team - Emilio Petroccione, Petroccione Law Firm & John Jennings, Harter Secrest & Emery
A New York State legislative and regulatory update highlighting current issues impacting the energy industry.
ESEA Special Report: Beyond the Commodity - Dan Singer, Synergy Commodity
ESEA Special Report: Beyond the Commodity – A Strategic Market Update Synergy’s market update provides ESEA members with a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of supply. The critical interplay between the true drivers of retail margin protection—NYMEX volatility, localized basis fluctuations, logistical overhead, and product availability—will be examined in-depth.
Chicken Francaise
Boneless chicken breast sautéed with parmesan lemon butter sauce, vegetable rice pilaf
Mediterranean Roasted Halibut
Herb-rubbed, oven roasted, tomato relish, toasted orzo with red pepper and spinach
Roasted New York Sirloin of Beef
Sliced sirloin, demi-glace, potato Provençale
All dinner selections include a house salad, rolls and butter, dessert, and coffee and tea. Soft drinks are included with dinner. Dinner also includes access to the cocktail reception with open bar and hors d’oeuvres.
Cocktail Reception Sponsor - $750
Includes recognition and one complimentary registration
Dinner Sponsor - $1,500
Includes recognition and three complimentary registrations
ESEA members may use the ESEA corporate rate of $150 per night at the Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel at any time (no room block required).
ESEA Booking Link - Crowne Plaza - DesmondAdvance registration is required. Please select your entrée and note any dietary restrictions at the time of registration.
We look forward to seeing you in Albany.
