Armando Berdiel Chavez

Seattle City Light

Within his role as the Energy Program Delivery Manger within Customer Energy Solutions Division, Armando Berdiel promotes and delivers the utility’s portfolio of demand-side management programs. These programs deliver cost-effective energy conservation to the utility (a least-cost resource). Prior to his current role, Armando curated and presented efficiency and electrification educational workshops as the Technical Development Supervisor for SCL's Lighting Design Lab. Before his tenure with Seattle’s electric utility, Armando worked with connected lighting industry manufacturers and channel partners. Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, he moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for a degree on Computer Science and Business from Lehigh University, and a an Engineering Management Master’s degree from Penn State University.

All Sessions by Armando Berdiel Chavez

2026 Fall Conference Day 1 November 9, 2026

1:20 pm - 2:35 pm

Workshops Part 1: Framing the Challenge

Harbor Room

Facilitators will share short perspectives and lead a group discussion to define the barriers to market scale across a range of topics including financing, capital, policy, and utility frameworks.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Workshops Part 2: What would actually help solve the problem?

Harbor Room

Facilitated discussion focused on what changes, partnerships, and practical actions would most help move the market. This portion should build on Part 1 and push participants toward clearer priorities, recommendations, and possible next steps.