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TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20260109T164820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T205521Z UID:10000136-1773921600-1773939600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Northeast Chapter Winter Summit DESCRIPTION:Please join EBA’s Northeast Chapter for their Annual Winter Summit. More information coming soon. Panels will include: \n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:15 – Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n1:15 – 2:45 – Meeting the Moment: Challenges and Opportunities for Powering AI-Driven Data Centers\n\n\n\nSpeakers will provide perspectives on the latest legal and regulatory developments regarding the powering and integration of AI-driven data centers on the grid.  The DOE\, FERC\, state public utility commissions\, ISOs/RTOs and utilities have all focused efforts on developing structure and process for powering data centers. How are ISO/RTOs rising to the challenge? How is industry responding? This panel will address the latest developments on these dynamic topics.    \n\n\n\n\n\nRay FakhouryEnergy Policy ManagerAmazon Web Services \n\n\n\n\n\nTim HorgerSenior Director\, Market OperationsPJM Interconnection(Participating Virtually)\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew MinaPartnerDentons US LLP(Participating Virtually)\n\n\n\n\n\nMike NolanVice President\, US Strategy National Grid\n\n\n\n\n\nDarsh SinghSenior Legal Counsel Capital Power\n\n\n\n\n\nJenna McGrathPartnerMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 – 4:45 – What Regulatory Hurdles Exist for the Nuclear Renaissance?\n\n\n\nLoad growth and new technology has moved nuclear back to the top of the list for power supply. What’s necessary from grid operators\, regulators\, and policymakers to make it real this time?  What might the legal issues be associated with the construction and development of new technologies? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTison CampbellPartnerK&L Gates LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike ChiltonChairmanPegasus Global Holdings\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrien FordVP\, Wholesale Market DevelopmentConstellation Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael TwomeySenior ConsultantCharles River Associates \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn ParsonsSenior LecturerMIT Sloan School of Management\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher RussoVice PresidentCharles River Associates (Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 – Reception \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\nSponsor the Summit\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors (2)WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors 1.30 (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nCLE:This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 3.6 hours of CLE credit\, in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA plans to apply for credit in MA\, VA\, and NY. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nSponsorships Available \n\n\n\nSponsoring this meeting provides marketing recognition leading up to and during the event\, in addition to a range of complimentary or discounted registrations for your team. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-northeast-chapter-winter-summit/ LOCATION:Charles River Associates\, 200 Clarendon Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116-5092\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Northeast-Chapter-2026-winter-summit-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250923T204135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T195701Z UID:10000118-1773273600-1773359999@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:We look forward to gathering in Atlanta\, GA for a full day of interesting speakers and a compelling conference keynote. If you are arriving early\, there will be a reception Wednesday evening to socialize with other attendees and members of the EBA Southern Chapter Board. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Event\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 11\n\n\n\n5:00 – 6:30 PM – Reception Sponsored by Google\n\n\n\n Join other attendees Wednesday evening for a casual reception at Google’s Atlanta office from 5:00 – 6:30. Attendees can RSVP for the reception while registering for the conference. If you’re in town\, but can’t attend the conference\, you can still attend the welcome reception. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Reception\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 12\n\n\n\n9:15 AM – 9:45 AM – Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\nHon. Mark C. ChristieVisiting Professor of the Practice of Law and Lowance FellowDirector\, Center for Energy Law & PolicyWilliam & Mary Law School\n\n\n\n9:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Large and Speculative Loads\n\n\n\nThe rapid emergence of large electricity loads—driven by data centers\, artificial intelligence computing\, electrification of industry\, hydrogen production\, and large‑scale transportation infrastructure—is challenging traditional assumptions about grid planning\, reliability\, and energy markets. Load growth once projected to be flat is now surging in many regions\, leading to unprecedented pressures on transmission development\, generation procurement\, fuel diversity\, and regulatory frameworks. \n\n\n\nThis panel will explore how utilities\, regulators\, developers\, and customers are navigating the complex landscape of large-load integration. Panelists will discuss key issues such as the siting and interconnection of massive new loads\, evolving state and federal policies\, resource adequacy implications\, innovative utility–customer partnerships\, and the role of demand-side flexibility. The conversation will also address competition among states for large-load economic development\, regional differences in growth patterns\, and how emerging technologies may ease—or exacerbate—the strain on the system. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdrienne E. ClairPartnerThompson Coburn LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie OttenwellerEnergy Market Development – US Eastern Region ManagerGoogle \n\n\n\n\n\nJon TauberDeputy General CounselSERC Reliability Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Ethics Jeopardy\n\n\n\nIn this fast-paced\, game-show format\, you’ll compete with fellow attendees to tackle real-world dilemmas. Whether you’re a regulator or in private practice\, you’ll sharpen your skills and have fun doing it\, with topics ranging from conflicts to commission practices\, and from artificial Intelligence (AI) blunders to state-specific rules. \n\n\n\n\n\nSam BrumbergVice President of Regulatory Affairs & General CounselVirginia\, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 PM – 3:00 PM – Regional Transmission Organizations & Independent System Operators: To Join or Not to Join?\n\n\n\nAs the electric grid evolves\, utilities and regulators across the Southeast may consider whether to join a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) or Independent System Operator (ISO)\, or pursue alternative market structures? The session will begin with an overview of what RTOs and ISOs are\, how they operate\, and which organizations fall within the Southern region\, along with a discussion of FERC oversight and compliance requirements and their real-world implications for utilities and state commissions. \n\n\n\nPanelists will then explore the potential benefits and disadvantages of participation\, including impacts on market efficiency\, reliability\, regulatory coordination\, and consumer outcomes followed by a candid discussion of the challenges and tradeoffs. The program will conclude with a comparison of traditional RTO/ISO models and the Southeastern Energy Exchange Market (SEEM)\, highlighting how SEEM differs structurally and legally—and what those differences may mean for the future of power markets in the Southeast. \n\n\n\n\n\nThomas DevitaAssociate General CounselPJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\n\nChris DemkoAssociate General CounselSouthern Company\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter HellerEnergy AssociateThe Brattle Group\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nTed VatnsdalExecutive DirectorMidcontinent Independent System Operator \n\n\n\n\n\nLila JaberPresidentLilaJaber Consulting(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 PM – 4:30 PM – Hot topics in the South – A Discussion on Regulatory Topics that are Presently Engaging Regulators and Utilities in our Southern Region\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the challenges and opportunities facing utilities and state commissions\, to deliver safe\, reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers.  Our experts will discuss large load issues\, aging infrastructure\, the continuing nuclear renaissance\, renewables and the quest to keep costs reasonable in the face of ever-changing upward pressures.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJamie BarberDirector\, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy UnitGeorgia Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole M. GivenSpecial Counsel to the CommissionPublic Service Commission of South Carolina\n\n\n\n\n\nMeredith HodgesSenior Regulatory Affairs ManagerGas South\n\n\n\n\n\nHon. Ana OrtegaCommissionerFlorida Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nAdria HarperGeneral CounselFlorida Public Service Commission(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations \n\n\n\nThe EBA has secured a room block at the Hyatt Centric which is steps away from where the Annual Meeting will take place. Use the link below to secure your room. The room block will close on February 11. \n\n\n\n\nBook a Room\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration information: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Southern gold sponsors (4)southern silver sponsors (3)sponsors (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nCLE:This program will be eligible for 5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA is applying for In-Person CLE credit in SC\, NC\, GA\, VA\, and FL\, and virtual credit in VA. If you need credit in another state\, please contact Odwelley@eba-net.org before the conference. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-southern-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (Atlanta)\, 999 Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-Southern-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20251113T151624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212338Z UID:10000132-1772582400-1772668799@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Rocky Mountain Chapter CLE Event DESCRIPTION:The Energy Bar Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter is hosting their third annual half-day special event on March 4\, 2026 at the Hilton Denver City Center. This CLE event is produced in collaboration with the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference (March 2 – March 4). \n\n\n\nJoin us to engage with other energy lawyers and professionals around the most interesting questions of today \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend the entire conference\, a 10% off ticket will be available during CLE event registration. The discount is offered for an All-Conference or a single-day Tuesday pass. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n10:30 AM – 11:50 AM Legal Issues in Data Center Development: Land Use\, Energy Supply\, and Other Challenges Facing the AI Buildout  \n\n\n\nData center development to support artificial intelligence is impacting the electric grid in ways never seen before.  A panel of experts will talk about legal challenges and opportunities that will impact data center development in Colorado and beyond.  Learn how the existing electric utility regulatory framework is evolving to accommodate these new economic drivers.    \n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew DresselVice President – EnergyCharles River Associates\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby BriggermanPartnerHolland & Hart\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg GiuntaSenior Manager\, Regulatory Affairs & CounselSEIA\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin SmithCounselKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nKaitlyn DeYoungPartnerK&L Gates\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 12:50 PM Lunch with the Colorado Public Utility Commission Administrative Law Judge Section  \n\n\n\nThe Administrative Law Judge Section will be back to discuss recent changes that have impacted administrative practice before the PUC.  New and experienced practitioners alike will benefit from hearing about new changes to the model procedures\, practice tips on using e-filings\, and resource and staffing changes that may impact standard practice in PUC hearings.       \n\n\n\n\nChief Judge Harris Adams\, Chief Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Conor F. Farley\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nCasey Federico\, J.D.\, Administrator V\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Melody Mirbaba\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Aviv Segev\, J.D.\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Robert Garvey\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Kelly Rosenberg\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nStephanie Kunkel\, Legal Assistant\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nApril Crain\, Legal Assistant\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Renewable Energy Development on Tribal Lands  \n\n\n\nRenewable energy development on tribal lands presents both challenges and opportunities for developers.  While comprising roughly 2% of total U.S. land\, tribal lands possess approximately 5% of the nation’s total renewable energy capacity. Speakers will discuss navigating tribal governments\, cultural resources\, and the differing approaches that separate sovereign nations can take when presented with the opportunity to host projects.   \n\n\n\n\n\nNann WinterAttorneyStelzner Law\n\n\n\n\n\nCedric IrelandGeneral CounselScout Clean Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Oil and Gas: Colorado’s Legal Landscape in 2026 \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, Colorado enacted nation-leading decarbonization regulations applicable to the oil and gas industry\, following the passage of SB19-181 and the establishment of the Energy & Carbon Management Commission. Today\, a new federal focus on oil and gas production and the resurgence of fossil-fuel-based electric generating resources have driven new demands for production in the oil and gas sector.  Hear a panel of experts discuss the whipsaw and interplay of state and federal regulations\, and how they impact the industry.      \n\n\n\n\n\nChris ColclasureManaging ShareholderBeatty & Wozniak\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle SearesPartnerHolland & Hart \n\n\n\n\n\nCaitlin StaffordSenior Assistant Attorney GeneralColorado Attorney General’s Office\n\n\n\n\n\nJeffery P. RobbinsChairmanColorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie McLaughlinSenior Assistant Attorney GeneralColorado Attorney General’s Office\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Federal Updates \n\n\n\nThe first year of the Trump presidency has brought numerous changes to electric utilities and the renewable energy marketplace.  Our panel of experts will discuss past and upcoming changes\, including tariffs\, the cancellation of renewable energy grant funding\, changes to tax credits\, issuance of DOE section 202(c) orders\, NEPA and permitting reforms\, state and federal regulation of data centers\, and how these changes will shape the energy landscape in the coming years.    \n\n\n\n\n\nKC BeckerCEOColorado Solar and Storage Association (moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan JurkovichVice President Government RelationsTri-State Generation and Transmission Association\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn PutnamPartnerKaplan Kirsch\, LLPFmr. General Counsel at USDOT\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg SopkinAssociate General CounselBlack Hills Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 4.6 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 5.6 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA is applying for In-Person CLE credit in CO. If you need credit in another state\, please contact Odwelley@eba-net.org before the conference. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-rocky-mountain-chapter-cle-event/ LOCATION:Hilton Denver City Center\, 1701 California Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, United States CATEGORIES:Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cossa-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250909T152751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T144035Z UID:10000117-1772064000-1772150399@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Western Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2026 Western Chapter Annual Meeting! This program will take place in Phoenix\, AZ on February 26\, and will feature networking opportunities and sessions on timely\, regional topics. \n\n\n\nFind panel descriptions and a special event opportunity below! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 25: Palo Verde Generating Facility Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to offer an optional tour of Palo Verde Generating Station to our Western Chapter Annual Meeting Attendees. You may purchase a ticket ($50) when registering for the Annual Meeting\, but you must be registered to attend the Annual Meeting in order to participate in the tour. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, so register early! If your plans change and you cannot attend the tour\, we are unable to refund your tour fee. \n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary: \n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM – Bus arrives at Renaissance Phoenix\, 100 N 1st Street\n\n\n\n10:15 AM – Bus Departs for Palo Verde\n\n\n\n11:15-11:30 AM – Arrival at Palo Verde Generating Station\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 2:30 PM – Lunch and tour of the facility. Lunch will be provided\n\n\n\n2:30 PM – Depart Palo Verde for Phoenix\n\n\n\n3:30/3:45 PM – Arrival Renaissance Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 25: Welcome Reception \n\n\n\nAttendees are invited to join us between 5:00 – 7:00 PM for a welcome reception with students from the Environmental Law Society at ASU Law. RSVP is required and can be done when registering for the conference. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for reception only\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26: Annual Meeting\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10 – Welcome and opening remarks\n\n\n\n9:10 – 9:40 – Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\nCommissioner Rachel WaldenVice ChairArizona Corporation Commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:45 – Energy\, Administrative Law\, and Appeals: How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions Have Affected Energy Law Practices\n\n\n\nRecent U.S. Supreme Court cases such as Auer\, Loper Bright\, Jarkesy\, and Slaughter have altered the administrative law landscape for energy law practitioners. With the applicability of those rulings now making their way through the lower courts\, that jurisprudence is being applied for the first time\, and in some cases\, inconsistently. Learn from a panel that has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court\, the D.C. Circuit\, the 9th Circuit\, and others what to expect for your energy practices as federal administrative law continues to change and evolve. \n\n\n\n\n\nMatt ChristiansenPartner\, Energy and Climate SolutionsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\n\n\n\n\n\nDominic DrayeShareholderGreenberg Traurig LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan RegulaPartnerSnell & Wilmer LLP(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15 – Networking Break\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:30 – Integrating Emerging Energy Technologies in the West\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the legal and regulatory challenges facing the development of emerging decarbonization resources including hydrogen\, pumped hydro\, renewable natural gas\, and fuel cell technologies. Our panel of experts will also discuss how state and federal policies can help accelerate deployment of resources while ensuring reliability\, sustainability\, and community engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\nMarisa BlackshireVice President\, Environmental and Regulatory LawBloom Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nTara KaushikManaging Counsel\, Law Gas and Electric OperationsPacific Gas and Electric Company\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick SiglDirector Water and Natural Resources LawSalt River Project\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa HardieGeneral Counsel and VP of Corporate ServicesWestern Power Pool(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:45 – Lunch\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 – Powering Sovereignty: Tribal Energy Opportunities in the West\n\n\n\nTribal Nations across the West are increasingly asserting leadership in energy development—seeking projects that advance economic sovereignty and energy independence. At the same time\, developers and transmission owners are recognizing that Tribal lands present unique opportunities for building generation and storage projects\, as well as for siting transmission corridors\, driven by strong resource potential\, new federal support\, and evolving regional grid needs. This panel will discuss federal Indian law and the legal\, policy\, and practical challenges to tribal energy development and explore solutions to facilitate successful project development. \n\n\n\n\n\nBidtah N. Becker\, Esq.Chief Legal CounselNavajo Nation Office of the President and Vice-President\n\n\n\n\n\nKelsey FreemanTribal Affairs Research and Policy ManagerCalifornia Energy Commission\, Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nWalter HaasGeneral ManagerNavajo Tribal Utility Authority\n\n\n\n\n\nSusie BerlinAttorneyLaw Offices of Susie Berlin(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00 – Break\n\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 – Strength in Regulation and Policy Coordination Strategies: Gas and Electricity Working Together\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the essential regulatory and policy relationships and conflicts between the gas and electric sectors\, address natural gas and electric system challenges\, and emphasize the need for close regulatory coordination to maintain energy reliability. \n\n\n\n\n\nCarol MakDirector of Gas Control & System PlanningSouthern California Gas Company\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin HollandDirector of Energy ResourcesAvista Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\nMark MohanCommercial Services ManagerWilliams\n\n\n\n\n\nCrystal BallExecutive DirectorPacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC)(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors 1.30WEBA 2026 Silver Sponsors 2.4.26WEBA 2026 Bronze (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nAccommodations \n\n\n\nEBA’s Hotel room block is now closed. Please see a list of nearby hotels. \n\n\n\n\nHotel San Carlos\n\n\n\nPlacemakr\n\n\n\nResidence Inn\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nRegistration RatesAdvancedends Feb 13(Members)Regular(Members)NonmemberAttorney/Energy Professional$350$395$450Gov’t/Academic Rate$175$200$250In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney$250$275$325Student$25$50$75\n\n\n\nCLE:This program will be eligible for 4.3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 5.2 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-western-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel\, 100 North 1st St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Western Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-western-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20260204T152318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T214651Z UID:10000139-1770897600-1770903000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Student Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northeast Chapter for this virtual\, student networking event. Attendees will first hear about different career paths from energy professionals before having the chance to connect with them more directly in breakout rooms. This event is free for students. \n\n\n\n\n\nCarlos E. ClementeSpecial CounselMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa S. GastShareholderDuncan\, Weinberg\, Genzer\, Pembroke\, P.C. \n\n\n\n\n\nMelan PatelAssociateMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnelise RickertDirector\, Federal AffairsDuke Energy Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\nJen TribulskiExec. Dir.\, Member Services\, Governmental and Member ServicesPJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/student-networking-event/ LOCATION:Virginia CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Northeast Chapter,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.12-Student-networking-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20251030T194413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T140701Z UID:10000128-1763121600-1763127000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Southern Chapter Lunch with Commissioner Towell DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. Join us for this #PoweringConnections on November 14th in Richmond\, VA with Commissioner Towell. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n$40 for all attendees URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-richmond/ LOCATION:The Hard Shell\, 1411 E. Cary Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20251020T145652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T211753Z UID:10000122-1763053200-1763060400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Tallahassee Reception at Berger Singerman DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections on November 13th is open to all energy practitioners in the Tallahassee area. \n\n\n\nFree parking on the surface lot. Enter westbound from Tennessee St. or northbound from Monroe St.\, and walk around to the entrance on Monroe St. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor state government employees who cannot accept free attendance\, click the Register Now button. The per person value of the Powering Connections reception is $20. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now $20 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-tallahassee/ LOCATION:Berger Singerman LLP\, 313 North Monroe Street\, Suite 301\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32301\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20251022T190905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T195011Z UID:10000123-1762968600-1762975800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Rocky Mountain Chapter Flight Club Darts Bar DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections Happy Hour on November 12th at Flight Club Darts Bar\, is hosted by our Rocky Mountain Chapter. Food and Beverages are included. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-rocky-mountain-chapter-flight-club/ LOCATION:Flight Club Denver\, 1959 16th Street Mall\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250613T160022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151025Z UID:10000107-1761609600-1761695999@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:9:00 – 9:30 Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\nHon. Dennis P. DetersCommissionerPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)\n\n\n\nNearly every state in the Midwest region has seen a dramatic uptick this year in the siting\, development\, interconnection and powering of large data centers.  This year’s EBA Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting will drill down into the impacts of these new large data centers on the Midwest region from a  variety of perspectives including RTOs\, utilities and developers.  Our state updates will provide a unique overview of the legal and regulatory challenges faced by jurisdictions throughout the Midwest region. \n\n\n\n9:45 – 11:00 AM Panel 1: RTO Perspective on Powering Large Data Centers in the Midwest\n\n\n\n\n\nCraig GlazerVice President-Federal Government PolicyPJM Interconnection\, L.L.C.\n\n\n\n\n\nBrad PopeDirector of Legal and Regulatory AffairsOrganization of MISO States\n\n\n\n\n\nZhaoxia XieDirector Market Design and DevelopmentMISO\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael KesslerManaging Assistant General CounselMidcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. (MISO)\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:30 Panel 2: Utility/Developer Perspective\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas FykesDirector\, Energy PolicyData Center CoalitionData Center Coalition\n\n\n\n\n\nM. Bryan LittleAssistant General CounselNiSource\n\n\n\n\n\nJared Schneider Product Development ManagerAmeren Missouri\n\n\n\n\n\n Jim Holsclaw Partner-in-Charge – IndianapolisCalfee\, Halter & Griswold LLP (moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:45 PM: State-by-State Recap of Legal and Regulatory Developments in the Midwest Region\n\n\n\nThe EBA Midwest Board has worked to identify a “liaison” in each state in our footprint. That individual will help keep the Board informed of pertinent legal and regulatory developments in their respective state\, and will also help educate local members about Chapter activities and benefits. During this panel\, each liaison will give an informal update on items of interest from their respective state. The individuals invited include liaisons from MN\, WI\, NE\, IA\, IL\, KS\, MO\, MI\, IN and OH. \n\n\n\n\nIllinois – Vernita Cockrell\, Associate\, Whitt-Sturtevant\n\n\n\nIndiana – Jim Holsclaw\, Partner-in-Charge – Indianapolis\, Calfee\, Halter & Griswold LLP\n\n\n\nIowa – Haley Van Loon\, Partner\, BrownWinick Law Firm\n\n\n\nKansas – Jared Jevons and Andrew Schulte\, Shareholders\, Polsinelli\n\n\n\nMichigan – Justin Ooms\, Partner\, Varnum LLP\n\n\n\nMinnesota- Sonja Smerud\, Dorsey & Whitney\n\n\n\nMissouri – Jared Jevons and Andrew Schulte\, Shareholders\, Polsinelli\n\n\n\nNebraska – Douglas J. Law\, Associate General Counsel\, Black Hills Energy\n\n\n\nOhio – Matt Barbara\, Associate Attorney\, Calfee\n\n\n\nOklahoma – Buford Pollett\, Genave King Rogers\, Associate Professor of Energy Law and Commerce AIEN & AAPL Director of Energy Programs and Energy Law Journal Faculty Advisor\, The University of Tulsa\n\n\n\nWisconsin – Richard Heinemann\, Attorney\, Boardman & Clark LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this event!\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n MWEBA 25 gold SponsorsMW 25 Bronze Sponsors \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n GEMs – DiamondGEMs – EmeraldGEMs – Sapphire \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nType Early Rate (ends 10/14/25)Late RateAttorney and Energy Professional (Member)$        295.00 $  345.00Attorney and Energy Professional (Nonmember)$        375.00 $  425.00Government (Member)$        215.00 $  265.00Government (Nonmember)$        315.00 $  365.00Student (Member)$          25.00 $    50.00Student (Nonmember)$          50.00 $    75.00\n\n\n\nTravelling from out of town? Nearby hotels include: \n\n\n\n\nResidence Inn Columbus Downtown — 614.222.2610 — 36 E Gay St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\n\n\n\nHotel LeVeque — 614.224-9500 — 50 W. Broad Street\, Columbus\, OH (Click “Special Rates” and enter YPR for the Calfee rate) URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-midwest-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Calfee\, Halter & Griswold\, 41 South High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215-3465\, United States CATEGORIES:Midwest Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Midwest-Chapter-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250620T160524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T160331Z UID:10000108-1760351400-1760376600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Texas Chapter Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join our Texas Chapter for their Annual Symposium on October 13\, 2025 in Houston\, TX. The chapter will introduce their newly elected board\, and attendees will hear from regional industry experts on hot topics like improving gas and electric coordination\, scrutiny of the Force Majeure provisions in the NAESB contract\, and the most pressing challenges facing U.S. LNG today. Learn more about keynote speakers and featured sessions below. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Symposium\n\n\n\n\n\nSee all speaker bios\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 AM: Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Newly Elected Chapter Board\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15 AM: Keynote Remarks on Geothermal Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin (Ben) W. Sebree\, Esq.Attorney & Counselor at LawThe Sebree Law Firm PLLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:45 AM: Bridging the Electric-Gas Coordination Gap\n\n\n\nSince Winter Storm Uri\, the Texas legislature and regulators have created committees and rules aimed at improving gas and electric coordination.  This panel will discuss whether the rules are sufficient or more needs to be done to avoid blackouts during another extreme weather event. \n\n\n\n\n\nRobert W. GeePresidentGee Strategies Group LLP*Appearing Virtually \n\n\n\n\n\nKeith WallDirector of Rates & RegulatoryCenterPoint Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: The NAESB Initiative \n\n\n\nWinter Storm Uri brought unprecedented scrutiny to the Force Majeure provisions in the NAESB contract\, as widespread gas supply interruptions exposed tensions between natural gas suppliers\, utilities\, and LDCs. Disagreements over the scope of the provision and the obligations of market participants in Force Majeure situations have sparked significant disputes and litigation. This panel will provide essential background on the issue and explore the latest court decisions and industry developments shaping how Force Majeure is understood and applied going forward. \n\n\n\n\n\nBob BroxsonManaging DirectorSecretariat Advisors\, LLC\n\n\n\n\n\nRick SmeadManaging Directory\, Advisory Services RBN Energy*Appearing Virtually\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:45 PM: FERC Update\n\n\n\nWith a Chairman recently leaving the agency\, and several new Commissioners joining\, this is a time of transition at FERC.  This panel will discuss recent developments at FERC and the “new” FERC’s likely natural gas and electric market regulatory priorities in the coming year. \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid ApplebaumPartnerBaker Botts LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nJames OlsonPartnerJones Day \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 PM: Liquids Panel \n\n\n\nHas Petro Star eliminated the ability of an entity to go directly to the court of appeals without filing for rehearing at FERC? What is the proper venue for an oil pipeline appeal? Come hear the latest.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle T. BoudreauxPartnerBracewell LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew GouldPartnerHicks Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\nMonique WatsonPartner – Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP \n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 PM: The LNG Balancing Act: Managing Competing Forces in a Shifting Energy Landscape\n\n\n\nThis session will examine the most critical challenges currently shaping the U.S. LNG sector. Topics will include the evolving outlook for global demand\, the interplay between rising domestic electricity needs and natural gas availability for LNG exports\, and the potential implications of prolonged low oil prices on future gas supply. Panelists will offer strategic insights on how to navigate these headwinds and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly dynamic global energy environment. \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid JetterPartnerBaker Botts LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAvery CarmichaelAssociate DirectorS&P Global Commodity Insights\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid LangGeneral Counsel & Chief Commercial OfficerCommonwealth LNG\n\n\n\n\n\nKen DitzelSenior Managing Director FTI Consulting\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n TXAS HostsTXAS 25 Silver Sponsors (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 UT Law Gas and Power Institute(October 14 – Houston\, TX)We’re excited to partner with UT Law in promotion of their 2025 Gas and Power Institute. Stay in town for one day after the symposium and take part in this CLE eligible event! Panels will cover battery tolling agreement\, Texas Energy Fund insights\, underground natural gas storage in Texas\, ensuring natural supply and transportation\, lard load project development\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nEBA Texas Chapter mxembers receive a $50 discount off the standard or late Institute\, or live webcast registration price\, by using Promo Code “ebagpi2025” at checkout online. The promo code is active and available through October 14.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration typeAdvanced Pricing (Ends Sept. 29)Member$325Member late$375Nonmember$400Nonmember late$450Student member$25Student nonmember$50 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-texas-chapter-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:Kirkland & Ellis LLP (Houston)\, 609 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Texas Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/texas-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T121000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250807T133330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T161648Z UID:10000114-1758020400-1758024600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Cross-Border Trading – Barbed Wire or Open Door? DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the EBA’s 2025 Energy Forum\, and is being presented with a virtual option. This panel will explore the nature of the electricity interconnection between the United States and Canada\, its advantages and disadvantages\, the manner in which the flow of electrons across the border affects reliability and supply issues\, and existing contractual commitments between players on both sides of border\, particularly in light of tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations. \n\n\n\nWhile market developments in certain Canadian provinces are creating a greater number of opportunities for expanding North American energy trade portfolios\, they are being simultaneously hindered by the current tariff issues with the United States. This panel will opine on what it views to be the likely trajectory on cross-border energy trading generally in light of the current political climate between the two countries – including how such trends may be impacted by the newly legislated federal C-5\, of the current political climate between the two countries – including how such trends may be impacted by the newly legislated federal C-5\, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. \n\n\n\nDiscussion will include possible intended and unintended impacts on market participation\, potential related compliance and enforcement matters and potential paths forward. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Chee-AloyManaging DirectorPower Advisory LLC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReena GoyalNational Energy Regulatory Co-LeadBlake\, Cassels & Graydon LLP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrancois TardifDirector\, Risk & Regulatory AffairsNexus Energy Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael W. BrooksPartnerBracewell LLP(Moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/cross-border-trading-barbed-wire-or-open-door/ LOCATION:Virginia CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cross-border-panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250314T174953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152307Z UID:10000100-1757923200-1758042000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Energy Forum DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting day and a half of compelling discussions\, exceptional professional development and numerous opportunities to build your personal network. \n\n\n\nThe Energy Forum will be held at the Marriott Marquis in Washington\, D.C. on Monday and Tuesday\, September 15-16. 2025. Attendees will include attorneys\, energy professionals\, regulators\, and others who work in the energy law and policy arena. You’ll meet people from across the industry who are engaged in all areas of energy law\, including antitrust\, international energy transactions\, legislation and regulatory reform\, electric utility regulation\, alternative dispute resolution\, finance and transactions\, and environment and public lands at federal\, state\, and international levels. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-energy-forum/ LOCATION:Virginia CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,CLE Events,Networking Events,Steering Committee and Council Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/eba-upcoming-event-banners-email-size-350-×-350-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250801T151221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T175635Z UID:10000113-1756382400-1756386000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:From Fragmented to Forward: Mapping the West’s Path Through EDAM and Markets+ DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a moderated discussion with representatives from SRP\, BPA\, Portland General Electric\, and the Public Service Company of NM about the evolution of wholesale markets in the West.  We’ll explore each entity’s decision-making process (including and especially any legal concerns)\, the current status of integration into their chosen market\, and their expectations for the future.  Join us for this thought-provoking discussion that is sure to be a must-listen for anyone operating in or around Western energy markets! \n\n\n\nThis Energizer will be virtual. EBA is not applying for CLE\, but will provide the materials needed for attendees to self apply\, if their state allows. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelsey MartinezDirector of Regional Markets and Transmission StrategyPublic Service Company of New Mexico\n\n\n\n\n\nJosh RobertsonDirector of Energy Market StrategySalt River Project\n\n\n\n\n\nPamela SporborgDirector of Transmission and Market StrategyPortland General Electric\n\n\n\n\n\nNita ZimmermanActing Vice President of Bulk Marketing Bonneville Power Administration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/from-fragmented-to-forward-mapping-the-wests-path-through-edam-and-markets/ LOCATION:Virginia CATEGORIES:Western Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/weba-energizer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250328T193915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T182508Z UID:10000103-1750204800-1750291199@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Register now for the Northeast Chapter’s 2025 Annual Meeting! This hybrid event will include CLE for in-person attendees. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n*registration is now closed for in-person attendance. Virtual registration is still available. \n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Event!\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 17 – Welcome Reception 5:30 – 7:00 PM\n\n\n\nAttendees are invited to a welcome reception on June 17 at The Brattle Group’s Boston office. Please RSVP during the registration process. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 18 – Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting\n\n\n\n8:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration Opens\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:15 AM: Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n9:15 – 9:45 AM: Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\nBill QuinlanPresident\, Transmission and Offshore Wind ProjectsEversource Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 11:00 AM: Transmission Panel – Order No. 1920 Compliance and Appellate Review in the Northeast\n\n\n\nLead counsel for the New York Transmission Owners\, PJM Transmission Owners\, a representative of the New England Transmission Owners\, and the lead transmission siting regulator of the State of Connecticut will together consider the compliance plans and obligations to implement Long-Term Regional Transmission Planning in the Northeast.  FERC Order No. 1920 is proceeding in a consolidated appeal in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals located in Richmond\, Virginia.  The Speakers may consider the legal durability of the final rule and its fate on appeal. \n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam R. DerasmoPartnerTroutman Pepper Locke LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam M. KeyserPartnerSteptoe LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nMark Sciarrotta Vice President\, General Counsel and Chief Compliance OfficerVermont Electric Power Company (VELCO)\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Sarmentero GarzónOf CounselDuncan\, Weinberg\, Genzer\, Pembroke\, P.C.(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Capacity Market Reforms\n\n\n\nForward capacity markets have been in operation for nearly 20 years\, and have been largely successful in sending competitive market price signals to carry out the markets’ core mission of incentivizing new generation to come on line and uneconomic generation to leave the system. The capacity markets have not been without changes over the years to capture changing needs and conditions. With the changing fleet\, the increasing frequency of “100 year” events\, the proliferation of large loads driven by data centers and electrification\, there’s continued focus on capacity market reform. In this panel\, we will hear from experts who will explore several current issues that are or will be on the table for discussion in the near term\, such as accreditation\, sub-annual capacity products\, and the shape and height of the demand curve. \n\n\n\n\n\nBruce Anderson Senior Vice President & General Counsel New England Power Generators Association\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz DelaneyVice President\, Utility-Scale Policy and Business Development New Leaf Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nMarc D. MontalvoPresident & CEODaymark Energy Advisors\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Walter GrafChief EconomistPJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\n\nRosendo Garza\, Jr.Senior AssociateDay Pitney LLP(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:45 PM: Lunch\n\n\n\n12:45- 1:15 PM: Lunch Keynote\n\n\n\n\n\nHon. Staci Rubin\, Esq.\, MPH\, MELPCommissionerMassachusetts Department of Public Utilities Commissioner\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 – 3:00 PM: Presidential Removal Authority and Independent Agencies\n\n\n\nPresident Trump’s removal of National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox has faced significant legal challenges in different courts.  Speakers will consider the potential outcome and consequences of this litigation\, particularly on how the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming opinion on the matter may affect the President’s authority over commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Commission. \n\n\n\n\n\nShaun BoedickerPartnerSteptoe LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael E. KenneallyPartnerMorgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff LiuAssociate AttorneyGibson\, Dunn & Crutcher LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea ChambersOf CounselDLA Piper(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:30 PM: Innovations for Meeting Soaring Demand More Quickly While Mitigating Increases in Rates and Emissions\n\n\n\n\n\nSamuel NewellPrincipal The Brattle Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:45 – 5:00 PM: Cross-Border Electricity Tariff Issues at the U.S. Canadian Border\n\n\n\nIn reaction to a potential trade war between the United States of America and Canada\, which may include the imposition of tariffs on electricity imports and exports at the northern border\, ISO New England Inc. and the New York Independent System Operator have each obtained approval by FERC to implement measures to collect import export duties on cross-border electric transactions.  This incredible group will consider the implications of electricity import export tariffs and to what extent power can feasibly cease to flow between the two countries. \n\n\n\n\n\nChris HamlenAssistant General Counsel – MarketsISO New England Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin W. JonesPartnerHunton Andrews Kurth LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAleksandar MitreskiVP Regulatory & PolicyBrookfield Renewable Energy Group\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter RossCounselFoley Hoag LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nJeffrey JakubiakPartner — Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:10 PM: Closing remarks \n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Event!\n\n\n\n\n\nView all speaker bios\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n ne am hostsne am reception hostsNEBA 25 Bronze Sponsors updated \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nRegistration Type (In-Person)Early (ending June 4)RegularNonMemberAttorney/Energy Professional$295$345$400Government/Academic$125$175$250In House Counsel/Solo/Small Firm Attorney$225$275$350Students$35$35$50\n\n\n\nRegistration Type (Virtual)Early (Ending June 4)RegularNonMemberAttorney/Energy Professional$245$295$350Government/Academic$75$125$200In House Counsel/Solo/Small Firm Attorney$175$225$300Students$20$20$50\n\n\n\nHotel Information: \n\n\n\nEBA does not have a hotel room block for this event. There is a large conference happening at the time of our Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting\, please book your hotel as early as possible. Two nearby hotels: Revere Hotel Boston CommonWyndham Boston Beacon Hill \n\n\n\n\n\nCLE:This program will be eligible for in-person attendees only for 5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. EBA has applied in NY and VA. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. EBA is applying for CLE credit in Colorado for this event. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-northeast-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:DLA Piper\, 33 Arch St. #26\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Northeast-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250314T175541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T155158Z UID:10000101-1747742400-1747747800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Midwest Chapter Energizer - Utility\, Regulator\, and Developer Perspectives on Large Loads DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual Midwest Chapter Energizer. The rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology and advanced manufacturing is causing widespread transformation in how we plan\, build\, and pay for energy infrastructure.  Join our panelists for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities presented by the proliferation of large loads\, from the unique perspectives of a utility\, a developer\, and a regulator.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike BennDirector\, Energy Strategy and Power ProcurementSTACK Infrastructure \n\n\n\n\n\nM. Bryan LittleAssistant General Counsel NiSource\n\n\n\n\n\nChairperson Andrew J. FrenchKansas Corporation Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/midwest-chapter-energizer-utility-regulator-and-developer-perspectives-on-large-loads/ LOCATION:Virginia CATEGORIES:Midwest Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Energizer-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20240703T192606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T195016Z UID:10000072-1746086400-1746205200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 EBA Annual Meeting and Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Annual Meeting and Conference will be at The Marriott Marquis in Washington\, D.C. on Thursday and Friday\, May 1-2\, 2025. Attendees include attorneys\, energy professionals\, regulators\, and others who work in the energy law and policy arena. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-eba-annual-meeting-and-conference-2/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Washington\, DC\, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:CFEBA Events,Chapter Events,CLE Events,Networking Events,Steering Committee and Council Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2025-AM-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250324T165946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T170026Z UID:10000102-1744914600-1744920000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Northeast Chapter NYC Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:EBA’s Northeast Chapter will host a cash bar happy hour on Thursday\, April 17\, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Grand Central Oyster Bar (89 E 42nd Street\, New York\, NY 10017). Invite your colleagues to join! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/northeast-chapter-nyc-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Grand Central Oyster Bar\, 89 E 42nd Street\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mentorship-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20250124T173705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T161041Z UID:10000093-1742428800-1742515199@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the Southern Chapter in Richmond\, or virtually\, for their 2025 Annual Meeting! Topics include the first commercial fusion plant\, advanced nuclear\, and the interplay of utilities and data centers. *In-Person registration for this event is now closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend Virtually\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor This Event!\n\n\n\n\n9:15 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n9:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – The First Commercial Fusion Plant \n\n\n\nIn December 2024\, Commonwealth Fusion Systems (“CFS”) announced that it planned to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant in Chesterfield\, VA.  Nuclear fusion is a potentially game-changing technological innovation\, but some incorrectly associate this technology with well-known drawbacks of traditional nuclear fission.  Ms. Kristen Cullen\, Vice President of Global Policy and Public Affairs at CFS\, will introduce this new technology and explain its distinct characteristics. \n\n\n\n\n\nKristen CullenVice President of Global Policy and Public Affairs Commonwealth Fusion Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Keynote Address\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew ChristiansenSpecial CounselFmr. General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Emergency Communications\n\n\n\nReliable Emergency Communications: Best Practices for Communication and Coordination of Emergency Response During Natural Disasters.  In the midst of hurricanes\, wildfires\, and extreme weather\, reliable emergency communications is critical.  This session will highlight the need for precision collaboration between government officials\, utilities\, and telecommunications companies during natural disasters. The panelists will explore best practices for communication during emergencies\, to\, when possible\, keep services intact\, as well as collaboration between these entities during those emergencies where service outages have occurred. \n\n\n\n\n\nHon. Ron Brisé Vice President & Senior AdvisorArrow GroupFmr. PSC Commissioner\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg HauserStatewide Interoperability CoordinatorNorth Carolina Emergency Management\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle LamaPrincipal Corporate CounselT-Mobile\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Advanced Nuclear – State of the States\n\n\n\nNuclear of the future with small modular reactors and advancements. States are leading the way in exploring policies and regulations that support advanced nuclear in order to meet growing energy demand while also addressing climate\, energy reliability\, economic and national security goals.  This session will highlight the latest advanced reactor technologies\, examine recent state actions\, and discuss the biggest challenges facing new reactor deployment. \n\n\n\n\n\nHon. Katrina McMurrianExecutive DirectorNuclear Waste Strategy Coalition\n\n\n\n\n\nHon. Kelsey A. BagotCommissionerVirginia State Corporation Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew CampbellSenior Manager\, Transformative Innovation InitiativesTennessee Valley Authority\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve ChengelisVice President\, Energy Supply\, Nuclear Development & FusionEPRI(appearing virtually)\n\n\n\n\n\nKristy HartmanDirector of Stakeholder Strategy & EngagementNuclear Energy Institute \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Lunch\n\n\n\n1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Interplay Between Utilities and Data Centers: Innovative Solutions to Meet Load Growth\n\n\n\nData centers\, utilities\, and technology.  This session will highlight the latest on what is driving data centers\, how data centers and utilities are interacting\, and how tech companies are involved.  The Panelists will examine recent data center state actions and policy\, as well as discuss how the regulatory framework should evolve to factor in the ever-growing load requirements for data centers while attaining and maintaining consumer protections. \n\n\n\n\n\nCindy MillerHeadCindy Miller LLC\n\n\n\n\n\nSalome GarciaDirector of Policy and ProgrammingConservative Energy Network\n\n\n\n\n\nTed MurphyPartnerHunton Andrews Kurth\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie OttenwellerLead for Energy Market Development & Policy\, U.S. SoutheastGoogle(appearing virtually)\n\n\n\n\n\nJack RobbChief Legal Officer and Senior Vice PresidentOld Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC)\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Ethical Considerations in Regulatory Law\n\n\n\nConference Attendees will learn about ethical issues facing Regulatory Commissioners\, Employees of Regulatory Commissions\, and Practitioners who appear before them. The program will focus on limitations upon ex parte communications\, transparency of the process\, receipt of gifts and limitations upon employment after service with a Commission. \n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Johnson Jr. Assistant Bar CounselVirginia State Bar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n hostsSEBA 25 gold Sponsors (2)SEBA 25 Silver Sponsors (1)SEBA 25 Bronze Sponsors \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 4.25 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 5.1 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states.  Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.EBA Applied for in-person CLE Credit in: VA\, FL\, and GAEBA Applied for virtual CLE Credit in: VA\, GA \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. EBA is applying for CLE credit in Colorado for this event. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information: \n\n\n\nEBA does not have a room block for this event. Please see nearby hotel information: \n\n\n\n\nCourtyard Richmond Downtown1320 East Cary St.\, Richmond\, VA 23219\n\n\n\nOmni Richmond100 South 12th St.\, Richmond\, VA 23219\n\n\n\nResidence Inn Richmond Downtown1320 E Cary St.\, Richmond\, VA 23219\n\n\n\nThe Berkeley Hotel 1200 E Cary St\, Richmond\, VA 23219 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-southern-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Hunton Andrews Kurth (Richmond)\, 951 E Byrd St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Southern-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180448 CREATED:20241223T155638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T184347Z UID:10000088-1741779000-1741798800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Northeast Chapter Winter Summit DESCRIPTION:Save the date for EBA’s Northeast Chapter Winter Summit. This program includes two Keynote speakers and two informative panels. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM (ET) – Registration Opens\n\n\n\n12:00 PM (ET) – Lunch\n\n\n\n12:50 PM – 2:20 PM (ET) – Energy Resource and Supply Needs to Fuel the Data Center Boom\n\n\n\nThis group of experts will explore the concept of generation resource collocation with data center infrastructure and remark on the challenges and benefits applicable to such arrangements.  The speakers will also address how data centers may impact wholesale market prices and design in the northeast.  They may also discuss the anticipated or potential effects on resource adequacy requirements necessary to ensuring sufficient energy capacity is available.  The panel may remark on what policies could be deemed useful to accelerating deployment of electric and gas supply in areas where data centers need it most.  Speakers may explore what the future resource mix may look like as a result\, including the roles of nuclear\, gas-fired generation and power purchase agreements. \n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer ManshSenior Vice President\, Regulatory and External AffairsTalen Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nCarrie AllenSenior Vice President and Deputy General CounselConstellation\n\n\n\n\n\nNicholas GladdPartnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\n\n\n\n\n\nNathan C. HowePartnerK&L Gates\n\n\n\n\n\n2:25 PM – 2:55 PM(ET) – Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\nHon. Allison Clements804 Advisory\, LLCFmr. CommissionerFederal Energy Regulatory Commission \n\n\n\n3:10 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) -Development of Data Centers and Associated Energy Infrastructure\n\n\n\nThis group of experts will remark on what is driving the need for data center development.  They will discuss how much data center infrastructure is needed to meet the requirements of artificial intelligence proliferation in the United States.  The speakers may remark on how the locations of data centers are determined.  It is expected that the speakers will highlight the operating characteristics of data centers.  The speakers may also discuss how to approach data center development with the local public utility and what sort of electric and gas infrastructure planning is needed to accommodate the siting and construction of data centers in local areas.  Speakers may present on the challenges of grid and/or pipeline constraints factoring into their development decisions. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\n\nMike TwomeySenior Consultant Charles River Associates\n\n\n\n\n\nCraig SundstromHead of Energy Sustainability PolicyAmazon Web Services\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael ArmmManaging DirectorBlackChamber Group\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea ChambersOf CounselDLA Piper\n\n\n\n\n\n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM (ET) – Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\nHon. Neil ChatterjeeFmr. ChairmanFederal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 25 gold Sponsors (3)25 NE Summit sponsors \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 2.8 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 3.4 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states.  Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. EBA is applying for CLE credit in Colorado for this event. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-northeast-chapter-winter-summit/ LOCATION:K&L Gates\, 1601 K St. NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20006\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AI-energizer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20241107T210946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T141240Z UID:10000085-1740614400-1740700799@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Western Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Register today to attend the EBA Western Chapter’s 2025 Annual Meeting! Topics for this program include: \n\n\n\n\nThe West’s Burgeoning Energy Demand – Timely Energizing Data Centers and Other High-Usage Loads  \n\n\n\nPower Plays – Innovations and Reforms in Western Transmission and Interconnection \n\n\n\nHow Will President Trump’s Energy Agenda Impact the West?\n\n\n\nThe Evolution of Clean Energy – Opportunities and Challenges \n\n\n\nKeynote Address from California Senator Scott Wiener: An Energy Vision for California and the Western States \n\n\n\n\nThis event is in-person only and will not be recorded. Please note that we are still adding speakers to the agenda. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this event!\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 265:00 – 7:00 PM: Welcome Reception Thursday\, February 279:10 AM – 10:15 AM: The West’s Burgeoning Energy Demand – Timely Energizing Data Centers and Other High-Usage Loads  \n\n\n\nThe challenges and demands of energizing new load has never been as prominent as it is right now.  Each day across the western United States\, energy providers and users alike struggle to ensure that critical load can be timely brought online and reliably served.  Join a discussion with data centers and the utilities being asked to provide them with power\, as they discuss the unique nature of these ever increasing load demands\, including interconnection and reliability challenges they present.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSusie Berlin (Moderator)AttorneyLaw Offices of Susie Berlin\n\n\n\n\n\nManuel PinedaAssistant City Manager/Chief Electric Utility OfficerSilicon Valley Power\n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa KruegerSenior Director\, Associate General CounselPinnacle West Capital Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\nGeoff MooreRenewable Energy ManagerMeta\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn MarymontVice PresidentSidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP)\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Power Plays – Innovations and Reforms in Western Transmission and Interconnection \n\n\n\nAcross the western United States\, constrained transmission systems and backlogged interconnection queues continue to pose significant challenges for integrating renewable energy projects\, addressing capacity shortfalls\, and maintaining grid reliability and resiliency. Despite these obstacles\, recent reforms at both the regional and federal levels—led by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)—mark notable strides in innovation and improvement. This panel of experts will delve into the latest developments in transmission and interconnection policy\, with a spotlight on FERC’s updated interconnection rules in Order Nos. 2023 and 2023-A and the transmission planning revisions introduced in Order No. 1920. The discussion will also explore the western region’s distinctive approach to implementing and adapting these reforms\, as well as anticipated future directions in this dynamic landscape. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdrienne L. Thompson (Moderator)PartnerTroutman Pepper Locke\n\n\n\n\n\nSushant BaravéSenior Director\, Grid IntegrationClearway Energy Group\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer GalawaySenior Manager\, Transmission Strategy & Regulation Portland General Electric\n\n\n\n\n\nBill WeaverAssistant General Counsel California ISO \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: How Will President Trump’s Energy Agenda Impact the West? \n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the energy agenda for President Trump at the start of his second administration by delving into the administration’s priorities and strategies for the energy sector\, examining key policies and initiatives that aim to shape America’s energy future with a key focus on policies and initiatives that will impact the West.   \n\n\n\n\n\nEric Korman (Moderator)PrincipalAnalysis Group\n\n\n\n\n\nCassie GilsonCo-FounderAxiom Advisors\n\n\n\n\n\nMegan VetulaVice President\, Federal Regulatory AffairsBerkshire Hathaway Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: The Evolution of Clean Energy – Opportunities and Challenges \n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful panel discussion on the evolution of clean energy in the Western United States\, where we will delve into the exciting opportunities and formidable challenges shaping the region’s energy landscape. This session will explore cutting-edge technologies such as carbon capture\, utilization\, and storage (CCUS)\, hydrogen\, and new nuclear. Our panelists will provide an overview of how these advancements are driving the transition to a sustainable future\, addressing both the potential benefits and the hurdles that must be overcome to achieve widespread adoption.  \n\n\n\n\n\nHelen Calverley (Moderator)Senior Manager & Principal Counsel – EnergyApple Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nYuri FreedmanSenior Director\, Business DevelopmentSouthern California Gas\n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer SpinaVice President\, Nuclear Regulatory and Oversight for Palo Verde Generating StationArizona Public Service\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin PoloncarzPartner Covington & Burling LLPLecturer in LawStanford Law School\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Keynote Address: An Energy Vision for California and the Western States \n\n\n\nSenator Scott WienerCalifornia State Senate\n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 25 gold Sponsors (6)WEBA 25 Silver Sponsors (7)WEBA 25 Bronze Sponsors (4) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nRegistration RatesAdvancedends Feb 13(Members)Regular(Members)NonmemberAttorney/Energy Professional$350$395$450Gov’t/Academic Rate$175$200$250In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney$250$275$325Student$25$50$75\n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE:This program will be eligible for 4.3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 5.2 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. EBA is applying for CLE credit in Colorado for this event. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEBA Event Policies URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-western-chapter-annual-meeting-2/ LOCATION:UC Law San Francisco\, 200 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States CATEGORIES:Western Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-WEstern-Chapter-Annual-Meeting-850-x-300-px-350-x-350-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250130T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250130T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20250115T200652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T200654Z UID:10000090-1738258200-1738265400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Western Chapter Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join the Western Chapter for this informal Happy Hour\, hosted by Snell & Wilmer. EBA members and nonmembers are welcome to gather and network with fellow energy professionals in the Phoenix area. Please RSVP below! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/western-chapter-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Snell & Wilmer\, One East Washington Street\, Suite 2700\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85004\, United States CATEGORIES:Western Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EBA-Upcoming-Event1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20250122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20241206T182505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T150617Z UID:10000087-1737542700-1737561600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Chapter CLE Event DESCRIPTION:The Energy Bar Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter is hosting a half-day special event on January 22\, 2025 at the Hilton Denver City Center. This CLE event is produced in collaboration with the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference (January 20 – January 22). \n\n\n\nJoin us from 10:45-4:00 pm to engage with other energy lawyers and professionals around the most interesting questions of today. \n\n\n\nThe EBA ticket will ensure access to this engaging programming and the closing Happy Hour. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend the entire conference\, a 10% off ticket will be available during CLE event registration. The discount is offered for an All-Conference or a single-day Tuesday pass. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 12:00 PM: Post Election Update:  The Clean Energy Transition under a Trump Administration\n\n\n\nAn update on the election and anticipated changes at the state and federal level \n\n\n\n\n\nKachina M. WeaverFounder and PrincipalWeaver Strategies\n\n\n\n\n\nGregory E. SopkinAssociate General CounselBlack Hills Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn PutnamSenior AdvisorColorado Department of Transportation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaylor WardDirector of Government RelationsColorado Rural Electric Association\n\n\n\n\n\nKim AyotteManaging ConsultantTrinity Consultants\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunch with the ALJs\n\n\n\nCome join us for lunch with all of the standing administrative law judges at the Colorado PUC.  The panel plans to discuss changes in legal practice at the PUC  that have occurred over the last 12 months.  Topics will include frequently asked questions\, updates to the PUC’s website\, sample exhibit documentation\, tips and tricks for rulemaking proceedings and litigated proceedings\, and discussion of some do’s and don’ts.  This conversation will be especially helpful for newer practitioners.   \n\n\n\n\n\nChief Judge Harris AdamsChief Administrative Law JudgeColorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJudge Conor F. Farley\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nCasey Federico\, J.D.\, Administrator V\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Melody Mirbaba\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Aviv Segev\, J.D.\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Robert Garvey\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Kelly Rosenberg\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nStephanie Kunkel\, Legal Assistant\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:50 PM: Regional Market Implementation Update\n\n\n\nAn update on the recent tariff filings at FERC implementing regional market expansion in the West\, including SPP M+\, EDAM\, Pathways; how efforts can improve current project interconnection and transmission congestion in the ISO west and non ISO west. \n\n\n\n\n\nRaymond L. GiffordDenver Office Managing PartnerWilkinson Barker Knauer LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Tormoen HickeySenior ConsultantInterwest Energy Alliance \n\n\n\n\n\nHolly TaylorManager\, Regional AffairsCalifornia ISO\n\n\n\n\n\nKathleen StaksExecutive DirectorWestern Freedom\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:50 PM: Ethics in the Solar Industry:  Consumer Protection\n\n\n\nUpdate on Consumer Protection efforts to prevent bad solar sales practices. Ethics CLE Objective:  Make sure the audience is reminded of CRPC related to truthfulness in statements to others\, including rules and case law related to CRPC and ABA model rule 4.1. Tie to the panel is statements in a sales contract prepared by an attorney are required to be truthful. \n\n\n\n\n\nSara BirminghamVice President of State AffairsSolar Energy Industries Association \n\n\n\n\n\nJan Michael ZavislanSenior Counsel – Consumer Protection SectionColorado Attorney General’s Office\n\n\n\n\n\nJason SharpeCEONamaste Solar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourtney WelchDirector of PolicyGoodLeap\n\n\n\n\n\nDerek Elder Chief Administrative OfficerGrand Valley Power\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:50 PM: NEM Update\n\n\n\nUpdate on the status of net energy metering across the U.S. and in Colorado \n\n\n\n\n\nCraig N. JohnsonDirector of Policy and Strategy/General Counsel Colorado Rural Electric Association\n\n\n\n\n\nJames LesterSenior Policy Lead\, Transmission\, Climate\, and EnergyColorado Energy Office\n\n\n\n\n\nJacob J. SchlesingerPartnerKeyes & Fox\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher WorleySenior Director of Public Policy Sunrun\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael HarringtonDirector of Regulatory AffairsBlack Hills Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference\n\n\n\nThe 2025 Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West is presented by the Colorado Solar and Storage Association\, the state’s leading trade association for over three decades. We’ve brought our steadfast dedication to serving the industry to this conference. Our perceptive industry knowledge has informed the carefully picked subject matter and conference design. \n\n\n\nThe three days are designed to advance your understanding of new policies and opportunities to equip your business with the necessary skills to compete in the ever-developing clean energy industry. \n\n\n\nProgramming includes expert panels to receive a multifaceted look into the complex topics facing your business today. Expert panels and strategic in-person conversations will leave attendees with insights that guide decision-making and accelerate your success. \n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 4.5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 5.4 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states.  Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. EBA is applying for CLE credit in Colorado for this event. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/rocky-mountain-chapter-cle-event-2/ LOCATION:Hilton Denver City Center\, 1701 California Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, United States CATEGORIES:Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Cossa-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20241113T214326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T215232Z UID:10000086-1733403600-1733416200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Post-Election Energy Landscape: What’s Ahead - From the Lens of Capitol Hill\, FERC\, and Industry Stakeholders DESCRIPTION:The Energy Bar Association’s Northeast Chapter and Electricity Steering Committee jointly invite you to an Energizer focusing on what we may see in the energy landscape with the changing Administration. In-person attendees will gather at the Wright & Talisman DC Office\, or guests may register virtually. *In-Person Registration is sold out for this event – Virtual registration is still available. \n\n\n\nThe program will begin with a Keynote address by Patrick McCormick\, Minority Chief Counsel to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee\, serving as Chief Counsel to the Senate Republicans on the Committee\, particularly the ranking member Senator Barrasso of Wyoming\, where McCormick will share his perspectives on energy policy given the administration change.  A panel of experts with congressional\, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission\, and industry experience will discuss what they anticipate will be the future of energy policy in light of the recent elections\, including what the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term may look like.  \n\n\n\nKeynote \n\n\n\n\nPatrick McCormick\, Minority Chief Counsel to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee\, serving as Chief Counsel to the Senate Republicans on the Committee\n\n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\n\nRuth Porter\, Shareholder\, Wright & Talisman\n\n\n\n\nPanelists \n\n\n\n\nKellie Donnelly\, Executive Vice President & General Counsel\, Lot Sixteen\,  \n\n\n\nMelissa Alfano\, Senior Director of Energy Markets and Counsel\, Solar Energy Industries Association\n\n\n\nPamela Quinlan\,  Principal\, GQS Energy\n\n\n\nCraig Glazer\, Vice President – Federal Government Policy\, PJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\nThe panel will run from 1:00 – 3:30\, and will be followed by a light reception for in-person attendees. \n\n\n\n**Please note: this event is not being recorded and is not open to the press. We are not offering CLE credits for this program** \n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\nVirtual registration available. In-Person registration is sold out. \n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/post-election-energy-landscape-whats-ahead-from-the-lens-of-capitol-hill-ferc-and-industry-stakeholders/ LOCATION:Wright & Talisman\, P.C.\, 1200 G St NW #600\, DC\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:Electricity,Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Energizer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20241119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20241021T192617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T160832Z UID:10000083-1732035600-1732042800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Chapter Meet and Greet DESCRIPTION: Please join EBA’s Rocky Mountain Chapter for this meet and greet event with former\, current\, and new Colorado state legislators involved in energy policy on November 19! This event\, hosted by Wilkinson Barker Knauer\, LLP is an informal meet and greet with a happy hour and appetizers. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nFREE for members$15 for nonmembers URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/rocky-mountain-chapter-meet-and-greet/ LOCATION:Wilkinson Barker Knauer\, LLP\, 2138 W 32nd Ave. Suite 300\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80211\, United States CATEGORIES:Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/meet-and-greet.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20240722T200642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T190610Z UID:10000075-1730246400-1730332799@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2024 Texas Chapter Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Chapter for their Annual Symposium. Topics addressed during this program include Hydrogen Development in Texas\, Liquids\, Construction\, Electricity\, and Texas Natural Gas Outlook. We will also kick off the program with keynote remarks and offer a fireside chat during lunch. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n8:45 – 9:00 AM: Welcome \n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 AM: Keynote Remarks \n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Michot Foss\, Ph.D.Fellow in Energy\, Minerals\, and MaterialsRice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy[See Full Bio]\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 AM: Hydrogen Development in Texas\n\n\n\nWith more than 1\,000 miles of dedicated hydrogen pipelines\, 48 hydrogen production plants and dozens of hydrogen end-use applications\, the Gulf Coast is poised to become the heart of hydrogen infrastructure and use in the United States. This panel\, led by experts in the field\, will discuss DOE’s investments in the region\, the emerging regulatory framework for hydrogen pipelines\, and the jurisdictional role of the Texas Railroad Commission. \n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie H. CocoPartner – Energy Transactions & ProjectsVinson & Elkins LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle CastalineAssociateSteptoe LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nGaurav SinhaVice President\, Green Hydrogen OriginationThe AES Corporation \n\n\n\n\n\nBrian WeeksSenior Director – R&D Development GTI Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break \n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:45 AM: Liquids Panel \n\n\n\nThis panel will discuss the most recent Five-Year Review of the Oil Pipeline Index at FERC and the recent decision at the DC Circuit vacating FERC’s rehearing order on the matter.  The panel will provide background on the FERC Index for Oil Pipelines and the purpose of the Five-Year Review.  Then the panel will go through the events where FERC changed it’s ruling on the Five-Year Review via a rehearing process without additional notice or comment.  Carriers appealed the decision to the DC Circuit and in July 2024\, the DC Circuit vacated the FERC order on rehearing and reinstated the original FERC order.  \n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth B. KohlhausenPartnerCaldwell Boudreaux Lefler\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven A. AdducciPartnerVenable\, LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy L. HoffPartnerCaldwell Boudreaux Lefler\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Michael WebbVice PresidentRegulatory Economics Group\, LLC\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 1:15 PM: Luncheon with Keynote Fireside Chat\n\n\n\n\n\nHon. Will McAdamsPresidentMcAdams Energy GroupPartnerTexas Lobby Strategies \n\n\n\n\n\nJuliana SersenPartnerBaker Botts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 – 2:15 PM: Construction Panel \n\n\n\nThis panel will open with discussions of current challenges facing construction of energy projects—from the perspectives of in-house counsels who are managing both pipeline and renewable construction matters.  The panel then will explore how the terms and conditions of construction contracts are evolving in response to project delays\, cost uncertainty\, and increased risk of claims.  Topics will include the enumerated adjustment clauses\, pricing true-ups\, formulaic fee commercial structures\, and better systems for claims mitigation.  \n\n\n\n\n\nTommy LeoIn-House Counsel – Procurement\, Construction\, and OperationsRWE Clean Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nJason LintonSenior CounselEnergy Transfer\n\n\n\n\n\nScott GailleManaging PartnerGAILLE PLLC\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 – 2:30 PM: Break \n\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 PM: Electricity Panel \n\n\n\nWhat’s going on in the Texas electricity markets?  Lots! – Strong load growth including crypto-mining\, changing ERCOT market design such as the new ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service and possible new ones like a Performance Credit Mechanism\, the implementation of the Texas Energy Fund to facilitate financing of new natural gas fired dispatchable generation\, the significant increase in the use of distributed energy resources on the distribution portion of the grid and potential regulatory changes to deal with that\, etc.  The panel includes industry leaders who will provide a high level overview and insights into the many ongoing developments in the Texas power market. \n\n\n\n\n\nKatie ColemanPartnerO’Melveny & Myers LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie KrogerSr. VP of Regulatory & Business DevelopmentHunt Energy Network LLC\n\n\n\n\n\nMichele RichmondExecutive DirectorTexas Competitive Power Advocates\n\n\n\n\n\nChad V. SeelySenior Vice President\, General Counsel\, and Corporate SecretaryERCOT\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30 – 3:45 PM: Break \n\n\n\n3:45 – 4:45 PM: Texas Natural Gas Outlook \n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the current state and future prospects of the Texas natural gas value chain\, from production to exports. In 2023\, mergers and acquisitions in the Permian Basin surpassed $100 million\, marking the highest transaction activity since 2019\, and both the Permian and Eagle Ford regions achieved record gas production levels. However\, negative spot prices have underscored the urgent need for increased takeaway capacity. Several pipeline projects are in progress to better connect these basins to industrial centers and export facilities. The EIA forecasts North American LNG export capacity to double by 2027\, with a significant portion of this capacity situated along the Gulf Coast. Positive factors include the progress of the “Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024\,” while challenges include the Administration’s appeal against a ruling that halts its temporary moratorium on new LNG export licenses and increased international attention on lifecycle GHG emissions. \n\n\n\n\n\nJason BennettPartner and Department Chair – Global ProjectsBaker Botts\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan KidwellPartnerKirkland & Ellis\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorge LevySenior Business AnalystKinder Morgan\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam GarnerCo-Chair – Global Energy & Natural Resources Practices GroupGreenberg Traurig\n\n\n\n\n\n4:45 – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n\nSponsor the event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Texas gold sponsorsTexas bronze sponsors (2) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nRegistration TypeAdvanced Registration (Through Oct. 16)Late RegistrationStudentMember$345$395$25NonMember$450$585$50\n\n\n\nCLE:This program is eligible for 5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. EBA is applying for CLE credit in Texas and Virginia for this event. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2024-texas-chapter-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:Baker Botts\, 910 Louisiana St.\, Houston\, Texas\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Texas Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Texas-Chapter-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20231206T161910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T195939Z UID:10000049-1729123200-1729295999@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2024 EBA Mid-Year Energy Forum DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Mid-Year Energy Forum will be at The Westin Washington\, DC Downtown on Thursday and Friday\, October 17-18\, 2024. Attendees include attorneys\, energy professionals\, regulators\, and others who work in the energy law and policy arena. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2024-eba-mid-year-energy-forum/ LOCATION:The Westin Washington\, DC Downtown\, 999 Ninth Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001 CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter,Chapter Events,CLE Events,Compliance and Enforcement,Electricity,Energy Professional Council,Finance, Transactions, & Investments,Gas, Oils, & Liquids,In-House Counsel Coalition,Louisiana Chapter,Masters Council,Midwest Chapter,Networking Events,Northeast Chapter,Practices,Professional Education Council,Rocky Mountain Chapter,Southern Chapter,Steering Committee and Council Events,Texas Chapter,Western Chapter,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/eba-upcoming-event-banners-email-size-350-×-350-px-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T163000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20240807T163535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T210338Z UID:10000077-1727857800-1727886600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Canadian Chapter: The Annual Law and Economic Forum DESCRIPTION:The Energy Bar Association’s Canadian Chapter is hosting the second Annual Law and Economics Forum. The theme for the Forum is: Does Climate Change Challenge Require New Perspectives?  \n\n\n\nBefore the Forum\, the Canadian Chapter invites all attendees to a Welcome Dinner on Tuesday\, October 1. This Welcome Dinner is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Torys LLP and the Canadian Gas Association. \n\n\n\n**Registration for this event is now closed** \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 1\, 2024: Welcome Dinner\n\n\n\n5 PM: Cocktail Hour\n\n\n\n6 PM: Dinner\n\n\n\nAll registrants are welcome to attend the welcome dinner. Speakers for the dinner include Myha Truong-Regan\, MBA\, Head – Climate Research\, Climate Action Institute\, Royal Bank of Canada and Bob Heggie\, Chief Executive\, Alberta Utilities Commission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 2\, 2024\n\n\n\n8:30 AM: Doors open/Coffee and tea available\n\n\n\n9:00 AM: Re-thinking Data in the Energy Transition \n\n\n\nClimate change related electrification policies together with technological innovation are forcing changes to energy systems in Canada and the United States.  These changes are\, in turn\, driving demand for more and better-quality energy-related data to improve policy\, and environmental\, regulatory and other societal outcomes as we transition to a low carbon economy.  What new data collection and access approaches are needed to ensure the availability of energy data that is relevant\, accurate\, timely\, and reliable? \n\n\n\nSpeakers Include: \n\n\n\n\nBob Heggie\, Chief Executive\, Alberta Utilities Commission (moderator)\n\n\n\nWendy Franks\, Co-founder and CEO\, Canadian Power-to-X Partners Inc.\n\n\n\nPeter Fraser\, Energy Consultant\, Former Head of Gas\, Coal and Power Markets Division\, International Energy Agency\, and former Vice-President\, Industry Operations and Performance\, Ontario Energy Board\n\n\n\nKevin Mancherjee\, Director – Operations Descision Support\, Ontario Energy Board\n\n\n\nAdonis Yatchew\, Professor of Economics\, University of Toronto\n\n\n\n\n10:15 AM: Break \n\n\n\n10:45 AM: Who Does What in the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy?\n\n\n\nClimate change and the transition to a low carbon economy requires the collective action of various parties.  Who is responsible for setting policy\, identifying and filling policy gaps\, implementing policy\, making rights determining decisions within the context of policy\, establishing whose policy is most relevant to the decision process\, undertaking integrated resource planning\, and considering the effect on investment?  What are the consequences if one or more parties fail to act? \n\n\n\nSpeakers Include: \n\n\n\n\nKaren Taylor\, Principal\, Karen Taylor Consulting\, Former Member Ontario Energy Board (moderator)\n\n\n\nStephen McGrath\, K.C.\, Board member and Chair\, Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board\n\n\n\nJason Chee-Aloy\, Managing Director\, Power Advisory\n\n\n\nNicole Martin\, Senior Consultant and Board Member\, Toronto Hydro\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM: Lunch\n\n\n\n1:15 PM: The Consequences of Stranding the Natural Gas Pipeline System\n\n\n\nClimate change and the transition to a low carbon economy are challenging the established legal and economic norms that underly the rate regulation of network utilities\, raising the threat of asset stranding in the natural gas sector\, requiring massive capital attraction for electric utilities to “electrify everything”\, and blurring the distinction between shareholders and customers. What are the consequences of the lack of consensus on net zero versus no carbon emissions\, the role of natural gas\, and the length of the transition period? Who should decide the approach used to value stranded assets and who should bear the cost – customers\, shareholders\, and/or taxpayers? What are the consequences on the cost of capital for rate regulated utilities?  How will utility services remain affordable? How should regulatory processes be adapted to ensure informed decision making? \n\n\n\nSpeakers Include: \n\n\n\n\nErica Young\, Executive Vice President\, ENMAX Energy (moderator)\n\n\n\nChris Russo\, VP & Global Energy Practice Leader\, Charles River Associates\n\n\n\nHon. Joe Kelliher\, Former Chair\, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\nBrandon Schaufele\, Associate Professor\, Business\, Economics and Public Policy\, Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM: Afternoon Break\n\n\n\n3:00 PM: What do Customers Want?\n\n\n\nPer capita energy consumption in Canada and the United States is amongst the highest in the world. Petroleum remains the preferred choice for the transportation sector and natural gas is a preferred primary energy for power generation\, space heating\, and many commercial and industrial applications. Continued consumer demand for fossil fuels is at odds with climate change aspirations and policies aimed at transitioning to a low carbon economy. What are the consequences of the dichotomy between what customers say they want in relation to climate change and the nature of the energy actually demanded? \n\n\n\nSpeakers Include: \n\n\n\n\nTimothy M. Egan\, President\, Canadian Gas Association (moderator)\n\n\n\nGreg Lyle\, President\, Innovative Research Associates\n\n\n\n\n4:15 PM: Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration typeMember$300 CDNNonmember$350 CDN URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/canadian-chapter-the-annual-law-and-economic-forum/ LOCATION:The National Club\, 303 Bay St.\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/CA2024updated.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240925T133000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20240910T154613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T154546Z UID:10000080-1727254800-1727271000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Seminar on the Impacts of the US Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Decision DESCRIPTION:Please join EBA’s Louisiana Chapter in-person at Tulane University School of Law for this informative seminar on the Impact of the US Supreme Court’s Loper Bright Decision. This seminar will be broken into 3 sessions. \n\n\n\nIn the first session\, Jeremy Marwell (Partner\, Vinson & Elkins) will provide an introduction to the topic and general observations on the relevance of Loper Bright to the separation of powers\, administrative law\, and the federal regulatory state\, from a generalist appellate perspective. The Honorable Ted Thomas (Founder\, Energize Strategies and Fmr. Chairman of the Arkansas Public Service Commission) will focus on energy regulation and the view from the adjudicatory side.  Lastly\, David Topping (Partner\, Phelps Dunbar) and Sophie Gray (Associate\, Phelps Dunbar) will discuss the environmental aspects\, focusing on permitting.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 AM: Arrival and Welcome\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:30 AM: Presentation 1\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy C. MarwellPartner – Appellate Vinson & Elkins LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:45 AM: Presentation 2\n\n\n\n\n\nHonorable Ted ThomasFounderEnergize StrategiesFmr. Chairman of the Arkansas Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 PM: Presentation 3\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid J. ToppingPartnerPhelps Dunbar LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nSophie D. GrayAssociate Phelps Dunbar LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:30 PM: Lunch\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the event! \n\n\n\n\nLearn More and Sponsor!\n\n\n\n\n registration rateEnergy Attorney/Professional (member)$95Energy Attorney/Professional (nonmember)$125Government Attorney/Academic (Member)$65Government Attorney/Academic (Nonmember)$95Student (member)$0Student (nonmember)$25\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n LA sponsors (3) URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/seminar-on-the-impacts-of-the-us-supreme-courts-loper-bright-decision/ LOCATION:Tulane Law School – Weinmann Hall\, 6329 Freret St.\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70118\, United States CATEGORIES:Louisiana Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/LA-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T235959 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20240419T184955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T202231Z UID:10000067-1726790400-1726876799@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2024 Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the Midwest Chapter in Madison\, WI for their 2024 Annual Meeting! Topics will include Data Centers\, Cybersecurity\, Legal and Regulatory Developments in the Midwest Region\, and keynote remarks from Commissioner Marcus Hawkins. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 -8:45 AM: Registration Opens\n\n\n\n8:45 – 9:00 AM: Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:30 AM: Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Honorable Marcus HawkinsCommissionerPublic Service Commission of Wisconsin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 11:00 AM: Panel 1 – Impacts of Large Load Additions on the Grid\n\n\n\nThe impacts on the electric grid associated with the addition of large loads has become a significant focus of attention for politicians\, utility regulators\, grid operators\, utilities\, and consumers. But not all large loads are the same\, and there are both opportunities and risks associated with their location and development. This panel will explore the drivers behind the increase in facilities requiring significant consumption of electricity\, the different types of large loads and their operating characteristics\, and the impacts of these facilities on both the grid and certain underlying policy decisions about how electricity will be sourced. We will explore these issues from the perspectives of industry analysts\, state regulators\, the grid operator\, and developers/end users. \n\n\n\n\n\nMichael KesslerManaging Assistant General CounselMISO (moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nChairman Doug ScottIllinois Commerce Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nBryn BakerSenior Director – Policy InnovationClean Energy Buyers Association\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Aidan TuohyDirector\, R&D Electric Power Research Institute\n\n\n\n\n\nDominique DavisManager\, Strategic InsightsMISO\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:15 AM: Break\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Panel 2 – Cybersecurity in the Electric and Natural Gas Industries\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore: 1) the North American Electric Reliability Corporations (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards for regulating\, enforcing\, monitoring and managing the security of Bulk Electric System; 2) the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Security Directives for cybersecurity for the natural gas industry; 3) practitioners tips for how to prepare for and represent your clients in NERC CIP and TSA audits/interviews and site visits; and 4)  the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council’s  Cybersecurity Mutual Assistance program and its availability to both the electric and natural gas industries. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Josh BruntyGraduate Program Director for CFS\, ICS Lead for Research\, Associate ProfessorMarshall University\n\n\n\n\n\nMax ReisingerSenior Counsel ReliabilityFirst Corporation \n\n\n\n\n\nFred SteinRegional Security Director Transportation Security Administration \n\n\n\n\n\nM. Bryan Little Assistant General Counsel\, Federal RegulatoryNiSource Corporate Services\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid BatzManaging Director\, Cyber & Infrastructure Security Edison Electric Institute\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:45 PM: Lunch\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:45 PM: Legal and Regulatory Developments in the Midwest Region\n\n\n\nThe EBA Midwest Board has worked to identify a “liaison” in each state in our footprint. That individual will help keep the Board informed of pertinent legal and regulatory developments in their respective state\, and will also help educate local members about Chapter activities and benefits. During this panel\, each liaison will give an informal update on items of interest from their respective state. The individuals invited include liaisons from MN\, WI\, NE\, IA\, IL\, KS\, MO\, MI\, IN and OH. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembershipAdvanced Rate (Before Sept. 6)Late Rate (After Sept 6)Energy Attorney/Professional (Member)$295$345Energy Attorney/Professional (Nonmember)$435$485Government Attorney/Academic (Member)$215$265Government Attorney/Academic (Nonmember)$315$365Student (Member)$25$50Student (Nonmember)$50$75\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 4.25 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 5.1 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states.  Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n MW Sponsorship goldMW Sponsorship silver (2)MW Sponsorship silver URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2024-midwest-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:The Fluno Center\, 601 University Ave\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53715\, United States CATEGORIES:Midwest Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MW24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T180449 CREATED:20240325T162808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T142123Z UID:10000063-1718272800-1718298000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2024 Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the Northeast Chapter on June 13th in Washington\, DC for a full day of networking opportunities\, educational panels\, and a Keynote presentation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister: In-Person\n\n\n\nRegister: Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Event\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 AM: Registration and Breakfast \n\n\n\n10:15 – 11:45 AM: Transmission planning reviewed in 2024 with a 1920 and 1977 lens\n\n\n\nExperts will examine how recent actions taken by FERC and DOE will influence the planning and construction of much needed transmission through the United States.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nVandan Divatia\, Vice President Transmission Policy\, Interconnections & Compliance\, Eversource Energy\n\n\n\nGretchen Kershaw\, Senior Advisor – Transmission\, DOE Grid Deployment Office\n\n\n\nJason Marshall\, Deputy Secretary & Special Counsel\, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs\n\n\n\nOmar Martino\, Executive Vice President\, Markets and Regulatory\, Invenergy\n\n\n\nAmber Thornhill\, Director of FERC and ISO Relations & Market Policy\, National Grid\n\n\n\n(Moderator) Larry Gasteiger\, Executive Director\, WIRES\n\n\n\n\nLunch and Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\nHonorable Allison ClementsCommissionerFederal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n12:45 – 2:00 PM: Gas-Electric Coordination \n\n\n\nPreparing for Extreme Weather – Recent years have seen an increase\, both in terms of frequency and magnitude\, of extreme weather events over widespread geographic footprints. With the changing resource mix and the increase in peak electricity demands during extreme weather events\, the challenge to keep the lights on when the gas system is also constrained can result in loss of life and property\, as was recently the case during Winter Storm Elliott. Come hear those that are in the trenches debate how to ensure reliable electric service during peak periods and extreme weather through improved gas and electric industry coordination. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\n\nCraig Glazer\, Vice President – Federal Government Policy\, PJM Interconnection\n\n\n\nThomas Pinkston\, Senior Market Advisor\, Office of Energy Policy and Innovation\, Federal Energy Regulation Commission\n\n\n\nChris Smith\, Regulatory Counsel\, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America\n\n\n\nKen Yagelski\, Director of Gas Supply\, Southern Company Gas\n\n\n\n(Moderator) Andrea Chambers\, Of Counsel\, DLA Piper \n\n\n\n\n2:10 – 3:20 PM: Energy and Technological Innovation in the Northeast \n\n\n\nEnergy and technological innovation is affecting the grid and resource adequacy across the northeast. Innovative users and producers are changing the needs on the electric system and creating new opportunities for system expansion\, storage\, onsite and offsite generation.  Each speaker in this group will describe how their organization fits into this hot conversation and provide an insight to the solutions available to address rising energy needs. \n\n\n\nSpeakers Include: \n\n\n\n\nBrendan Endicott\, Senior Director – System Innovation\, AES \n\n\n\nArushi Sharma-Frank\, Principal\, Luminary Strategies\, LLC\n\n\n\n(Moderator) Carlos Clemente\, Associate\, Milbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Type (In-Person)Early (ending May 30)RegularNonMemberAttorney/Energy Professional$295$345$400Government/Academic$125$175$250In House Counsel/Solo/Small Firm Attorney$225$275$350Students$35$35$50\n\n\n\nRegistration Type (Virtual)Early (Ending May 30)RegularNonMemberAttorney/Energy Professional$245$295$350Government/Academic$75$125$200In House Counsel/Solo/Small Firm Attorney$175$225$300Students$20$20$50 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2024-northeast-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Milbank LLP\, 1875 I St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NE.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR