Please join us for our 2023 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting. The event will be in both Richmond, VA and Atlanta, GA with an option to connect virtually. Topics include transactive energy, cryptocurrency mining and blockchain applications for grid modernization, and a director and general counsels’ panel.

Registration is now closed for this event

9:20 AM – 10:35 AM Panel 1: Transactive Energy Solutions to Achieve State Policy Goals and Customer Values

Transactive energy encompasses moving to a new market, customer, and data-driven regulatory paradigm that enables the integration of all forms of distributed energy resources (DERs) into long-term resource planning,  distribution system planning and operations. 

Our panel will address these questions:

• What is the scope/definition of Transactive Energy (“TE”)?
• What are drivers of TE and what problems can TE address?
• How can TE benefit the Grid, Customers, the Market and Communities?
• What Regulatory and Business Models are needed to implement TE?
• What are important Considerations for Regulators and How would TE affect the Role and Responsibilities of Regulators?

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM: Keynote Address:

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM Panel 2: Blockchain Applications for Grid Modernization

Blockchain, Bitcoin, Crypto, Mining, Digital Ledgers and Microgrids; sounds like the makings for another blockbuster science fiction feature film from the likes of preeminent directors such as Steven Spielberg or George Lucas… In reality however, these critical mechanisms are fast becoming mainstream in the public utility sector… So, what are they?  Why should we care?  What’s in it for producers and consumers?  And most importantly, how much is it going to cost us?  

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Panel 3: Director and General Counsel’s Panel

Almost every aspect of modern life involves energy… Heating, cooling, cooking, bathing, reading, watching television, charging laptops, iPads, cell phones, etc… And with these energy consuming activities comes monthly energy bills based on such usage. How are those rates determined and by whom ? How does legislation (State and Federal) affect the bottom line on every monthly energy bill?

This panel will introduce you to representatives of the southern states’ commissions and professionals who appear before such commissions. These representatives function as the General Counsels for their respective Commissions or as the lead consumer advocates appearing before various state commissions.

Panelists will discuss the differing commission structures in the South and share their expertise on such matters as judicial conduct, ex parte communications, open meeting requirements, competency and the practice of utility law, the often times dual advisory/advocacy roles of public utility practitioners, gift restrictions and other trending issues.

Registration Rates (In-Person)	Early ends March 9 (Members)	Regular (Members)	Nonmember
Attorney/Energy Professional	$250	$275	$300
Gov’t/Academic Rate	$175	$225	$250
In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney	$200	$250	$275
Student	$0	$0	$25

Registration Rates (Virtual)	Early ends March 9 (Members)	Regular (Members)	Nonmember
Attorney/Energy Professional	$200	$225	$250
Gov’t/Academic Rate	$125	$175	$200
In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney	$150	$200	$225
Student	$0	$0	$0

EBA does not have a hotel room block at either location for this event. Please see below for a list of hotels that are within walking distance from our venues. 

Atlanta:

1. AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown
2. Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown
3. Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown

Richmond:

1. Omni Hotels and Resorts Richmond
2. Courtyard Richmond Downtown

Sponsorship Opportunities

All Sponsors:

• Logo featured in all event marketing circulated to over 5,000 attorneys & energy professionals
• Listed in materials circulated to all attendees
• Verbal recognition at the opening by Chapter President during welcome remarks
• Recognition on the conference webpage
• Logo recognition on social media

Contact: Olivia Dwelley, Meeting & Volunteer Relations at odwelley@eba-net.org.