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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/ 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:20250811T175635Z 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/ 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:20250617T182508Z 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:20250425T155158Z 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/ 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:20250115T195016Z 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:20250324T170026Z 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:20250306T161041Z 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:20250228T184347Z 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:20250226T141240Z 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:20250115T200654Z 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:20250121T150617Z 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:20241204T215232Z 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:20241022T160832Z 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:20241025T190610Z 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:20240709T195939Z 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:20240930T210338Z 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:20240911T154546Z 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:20240917T202231Z 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:20240612T142123Z 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\, 1101 New York Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T153000 DTSTAMP:20240515T135138Z CREATED:20240506T150008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T135138Z UID:10000069-1716472800-1716478200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Recent Developments in Resource Adequacy Market Design DESCRIPTION:This event will explore the recent resource adequacy market design changes that have been implemented and/or under consideration at MISO\, PJM\, and SPP. Each of these three RTOs have been addressing the need for enhancements to their existing market mechanisms based on significant generation fleet changes\, increasing extreme weather events\, changes in load growth\, and other factors. Participants will learn about the similarities and differences in approaches being taken by these RTOs as they develop and implement market design solutions to help ensure resource adequacy and maintain reliable system operations. \n\n\n\nSpeakers Include: \n\n\n\n\nCasey Cathey\, Vice President – Engineering\, Southwest Power Pool\n\n\n\nCraig Glazer\, Vice President – Federal Government Policy\, PJM Interconnection\n\n\n\nZhaoxia Xie\, Director – Market Design and Development\, MISO\n\n\n\nJames C. Holsclaw (Moderator)\, Partner\, Calfee\, Halter & Griswold LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10\n\n\n\nIf you cannot attend this event live\, we will offer a recording of the event and the materials on EBA On-Demand. We anticipate that this course will be in the online catalog within a week of the live program. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/recent-developments-in-resource-adequacy-market-design/ CATEGORIES:Midwest Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/MW-Energizer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T170000 DTSTAMP:20240116T223546Z CREATED:20231003T203051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T223546Z UID:10000045-1714032000-1714150800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2024 EBA Annual Meeting & Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting two days of compelling discussions\, exceptional professional development and numerous opportunities to build your personal network. \n\n\n\nThe Conference and Annual Meeting will be held at the Marriott Marquis in Washington\, D.C. on Thursday and Friday\, April 25-26. 2024. 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/2024-eba-conference-and-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter,CFEBA Events,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/2023/10/eba-upcoming-event-banners-email-size-350-×-350-px1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T170000 DTSTAMP:20240326T144949Z CREATED:20240221T195608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T144949Z UID:10000060-1712761200-1712768400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Northeast Chapter Energizer DESCRIPTION:This hybrid event will feature a panel of speakers from each of the grid operators within the EBA Northeast Chapter geographic region to discuss recently filed interconnection process reforms pursuant to FERC Order No. 2023.  The panel will provide insights into timelines and study processes for new projects entering the interconnection queue as well as existing projects that are already in the queue. Following 1.5 hours of discussion\, in-person attendees are invited to network and gather for a nearby Happy Hour. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include: \n\n\n\n\nChristopher Holt\, Associate General Counsel\, PJM Interconnection\n\n\n\nGraham Jesmer\, Esq.\, Regulatory counsel – Operations and Planning\, ISO New England Inc.\n\n\n\nSara Keegan\, Assistant General Counsel\, NYISO\n\n\n\nModerated by: Theodore J. Paradise\, Partner\, K&L Gates LLP\n\n\n\n\n*Please note that the date is subject to change based on the compliance deadline. Please plan travel accordingly. \n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10If you cannot attend this event live\, we will offer a recording of the event and the materials on EBA On-Demand. We anticipate that this course will be in the online catalog within a week of the live program. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/northeast-chapter-energizer/ LOCATION:K&L Gates LLP\, 599 Lexington Ave\, New York\, New York\, 10022\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Energizer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T163000 DTSTAMP:20240320T145245Z CREATED:20231213T194756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T145245Z UID:10000050-1711011600-1711038600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2024 Southern Chapter Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Join the southern chapter in Richmond\, VA or Atlanta\, GA for their 2024 Annual Conference. Session topics will include grid stress in the Southern energy market\, regulator’s eye on emergent issues\, and Southern state regulatory updates. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed for this event. Please contact Olivia Dwelley (odwelley@eba-net.org) if you have any questions. \n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome\, Opening Remarks & Introductions\n\n\n\n9:15 AM – 9:50 AM: Keynote Address\n\n\n\n\n\nDouglas SchultzChief Operating OfficerOffice of Clean Energy DemonstrationsU.S. Department of Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Florida/Georgia Line – Studying Inter-Coordination\n\n\n\nPanelists will address: \n\n\n\n\nHow differing approaches and policies are playing into resources and reliability (Florida’s grid hardening approach\, the Department of Defense resilience initiatives\, Integrated Resource Planning)\n\n\n\nAn update on the Southeastern Energy Exchange Market (SEEM)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator: Cindy MillerHeadCindy Miller LLC\n\n\n\n\n\nRon BriséGovernment Affairs ConsultantGunster\n\n\n\n\n\nChris DemkoAssociate General CounselSouthern Company\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicholas GuidiSenior AttorneySouthern Environmental Law Center\n\n\n\n\n\nRob PatrylakCEO and Managing PartnerPatrylak Energy Advisors\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Roege\, P.E.PartnerCreative Erg\, LLC\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM: State of the States – Regulatory and Policy Updates From Several of the Southeastern States\n\n\n\nThis panel of Southeastern State Commissioners and energy experts will provide updates and discussion on the most important Southeastern States’ regulatory and legislative developments from 2023 and early 2024.  Participants will hear about recent legislation\, key regulatory and/or court decisions\, rulemakings\, projects and processes happening in the Southeast United States. \n\n\n\n\n\nAutumn Proudlove Associate Director – Policy & MarketsNC Clean Energy Technology Center\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Honorable Mike La RosaChair Florida Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Honorable Jason S. Shaw\, Jr. ChairGeorgia Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Honorable Floyd B. McKissick Jr.CommissionerNorth Carolina Utilities Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam H. ChamblissGeneral CounselVirginia State Corporation Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganized by: Rachel BowenVice PresidentEBA Southern Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganized by: Kelli ColeStaff AttorneyVirginia State Corporation Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:35 PM – 3:05 PM: LawTech Drive-by: The IP of AI (LLMs)\n\n\n\nThis session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nRisks and mitigations of using Large Language Models in drafting or filing in Public Proceedings if underlying licenses are required if “fair use exception” is novated\n\n\n\nDirect Impacts on related energy projects and indirect ripples that may affect others in government/industry – Advisory considerations\, and recommended best practices\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin R. Martin Program Manager – Advanced EnergyDefense Innovation Unit\n\n\n\n\n\nSusanna McDonaldVice President and Chief Legal OfficerAssociation of Corporate Counsel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 PM – 4:15 PM: Ethics Jeopardy!\n\n\n\nEthics made fun and easy! Sam Brumburg is the ringmaster in this gameshow pitting the Atlanta\, Richmond and online audience against each other to test knowledge in a fun interactive gameshow context based on yes/no answer to pre-prepared Ethical questions and scenarios.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSam BrumbergVice President of Regulatory Affairs & General CounselVirginia\, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:15 PM – 4:30 PM: Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n\nSponsor now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAtlanta: Alston & Bird One Atlantic Center 1201 West Peachtree Street Suite 4900 Atlanta\, GA 30309-3424 \n\n\n\n\n\nRichmond: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 951 E Byrd St. Richmond\, VA 23219 \n\n\n\n\n\nEBA does not have a hotel room block at either location for this event. Please see below for a list of hotels that are within walking distance from our venues.  \n\n\n\nAtlanta: \n\n\n\n\nAC Hotel Atlanta Midtown\n\n\n\nAtlanta Marriott Suites Midtown\n\n\n\nHampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Midtown\n\n\n\n\nRichmond: \n\n\n\n\nOmni Hotels and Resorts Richmond\n\n\n\nCourtyard Richmond Downtown\n\n\n\n\nCLE Statement: \n\n\n\nThis program is eligible for 4.5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 5.4 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2024-southern-chapter-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Southern-Chapter-350-x-350-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T170000 DTSTAMP:20240307T215603Z CREATED:20231122T154659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T215603Z UID:10000048-1709798400-1709830800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2024 Western Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Energy Bar Association’s Western Chapter invites you to attend their upcoming Annual Meeting in San Francisco on March 7! The event will begin with a reception on the evening of Wednesday\, March 6\, followed by a full day of CLE programming on western energy issues.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed for this event\, but we will accept on-site registration. \n\n\n\n\nSee all speaker bios\n\n\n\n\nMarch 6th\, 5:00 – 7:00 PM: Opening Reception at Parc55 \n\n\n\nMarch 7th\, 9:00 AM: Keynote Remarks: \n\n\n\nMatt ChristiansenGeneral Counsel\,Office of the General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission \n\n\n\n9:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Administrative Law Judges Panel\n\n\n\nAppearing before administrative law judges is often nerve-wracking\, not to mention costly\, as administrative law judges must address complex legal questions often on expedited schedules. Learn from top administrative law judges from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)\, the California Public Utility Commission (PUC)\, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC)\, and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) on how to best navigate the unique aspects of this special type of litigation. Panelists will not only provide their best tips to advocate within the energy administrative law field but also where they see the legal discipline heading amid an ever changing landscape. \n\n\n\nThe panel includes: \n\n\n\n\nModerated by: Meghan H. Grabel\, Head – Energy\, Water\, and Utility Law Practice\, Osborn Maledon\, P.A. \n\n\n\nJudge Renee Terry\, FERC Administrative Law Judge\n\n\n\nJudge Sophia Park\, California PUC Senior Administrative Law Judge\n\n\n\nJudge Sarah Harpring\, ACC Assistant Chief Administrative Law Judge\n\n\n\nJudge Michael Howard\, Washington UTC Director and Administrative Law Judge\n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Wildfire Preparedness for Utilities\n\n\n\nThe tragic wildfires that devastated historic portions of Maui last year have sparked continued conversations about utility wildfire preparedness and liability.  This panel will discuss best practices a utility can take in mitigating the risk that electrical infrastructure poses to wildfires\, regulatory expectations regarding the same\, and the extent to which utilities should be liable for the damage. \n\n\n\nThe panel includes: \n\n\n\n\nModerated by: Justin Wynne\, Braun Blaising & Wynne\n\n\n\nLaura Fulton\, Senior Legal Counsel\, Wildfire Mitigation and Litigation\, San Diego Gas & Electric\n\n\n\nMelissa Semcer\, Principal Consultant & Owner\, Climate\, Wildfire and Energy Strategies\, Former Deputy Director\, California Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch\n\n\n\n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Corporate Energy Procurement Amidst a Changing Energy Landscape\n\n\n\nIn recent years\, we’ve seen a significant uptick in the volume of renewable energy investments by large corporate energy buyers\, independent of regulatory mandates.  This panel will discuss how and why corporate buyers have been making such investments\, and what challenges and opportunities remain as they seek to support acceleration of the energy transition in a manner that prioritizes accountability and supports grid reliability and resiliency. \n\n\n\nThis panel includes: \n\n\n\n\nModerated by: Helen Calverley\, Senior Manager & Principal Counsel – Energy\, Apple Inc.\n\n\n\nErin Craig\, CSO\, Customer Solutions and Innovation Lead and Board Member\, 3Degrees Inc.\n\n\n\nAlexia dePottere-Smith\, General Counsel\, Center for Resource Solutions\n\n\n\nMarcia Hook\, Partner\, Clifford Chance\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Offshore Wind \n\n\n\nJoin us as we talk about how best to “blow away” the complexities of bringing offshore wind on the West Coast – legal and otherwise.  This panel will include lessons learned from the “gusty” past on the East Coast\, and talk specifically about some of the challenges and opportunities unique to the West Coast. \n\n\n\nThe panel includes: \n\n\n\n\nModerated by: Vidhya Prabhakaran\, Partner\, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP\n\n\n\nJudy Chang\, Managing Principal\, Analysis Group\, Former Massachusetts Undersecretary of Energy and Climate Solutions\n\n\n\nAdam Stern\, Executive Director\, Offshore Wind California\n\n\n\nJason Busch\, Executive Director\, Pacific Ocean Energy Trust\n\n\n\nRick Umoff\, Director – Government Affairs for West Coast\, Vineyard Offshore\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Event!\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 2024 Gold 2.27.24WEBA 2024 Silver 2.22.24WEBA 2024 bronze 2.1WEBA 2024 Marketing 2.15.24 \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration RatesEarlyends Feb 22(Members)Regular(Members)NonmemberAttorney/Energy Professional$465$495$695Gov’t/Academic Rate$200$225$250In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney$365$395$695Student$50$50$100\n\n\n\nEBA Event Policies URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2024-western-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Parc 55 San Francisco\, 55 Cyril Magnin St.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94102\, United States CATEGORIES:Western Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/eba-upcoming-event-banners-email-size-350-×-350-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T104500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T160000 DTSTAMP:20240227T145941Z CREATED:20240111T152905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T145941Z UID:10000051-1709117100-1709136000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Chapter CLE Event DESCRIPTION:EBA’s Rocky Mountain Chapter is hosting a half-day special event on February 28\, 2024 at the Hilton Denver City Center. This CLE event is produced in collaboration with the Colorado Solar and Storage Association’s Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference. \n\n\n\nAttendees of the EBA Rocky Mountain event have the opportunity to attend the two-day Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference at a special registration rate. After registering for the EBA event\, your will receive an email containing a discounted registration code. Similarly\, registrants of the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference will receive a code to obtain EBA Member pricing for the Rocky Mountain Chapter Half-Day event. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now CLOSED for this event. \n\n\n\nThank you to our Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Renewable Energy Siting and Development: Permitting\, Real Estate\, and Regulatory Considerations for Utility-Scale Projects\n\n\n\nAn overview from legal experts on the existing process of developing a renewable energy project\, with insights on recent developments that may impact development.  Panelists will discuss the processes of getting a project sited\, permitted\, and approved from both a state and federal perspective\, with an update on various aspects of project development. \n\n\n\n\n\nBobby DishellGeneral CounselCloudbreak Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nRuben ArredondoEnergy Infrastructure Lawyer & Regulatory Consultant Regime Energy Partners\n\n\n\n\n\nKaitlyn DeYoungAssociate K&L Gates\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah C. JudkinsAssociate Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nErin GreenAttorney-Advisor\, Transmission Infrastructure ProgramWestern Area Power Administration\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:50 PM: Ethical Considerations of AI and Legal Practice (Ethics)\n\n\n\nRecent technological developments including access to AI like ChatGPT could change legal practice\, but also present significant ethical risk.  This presentation will discuss recent case studies of what not to do and present tools that decrease your risk \n\n\n\n\n\nChrista MeldeAI Enterprise Customer Success Manager\, Document IntelligenceThomson Reuters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM: Update on Equity Considerations of PUC Regulation\n\n\n\nSB21-072 requires the Colorado PUC to consider equity in all of its work.  This is a presentation to get an update on the status of SB21-072 and consideration of how PUC practitioners should consider equity \n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca WhiteDirectorColorado Public Utilities CommissionDepartment of Regulatory Agencies\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael HiattDeputy Managing AttorneyEarthjustice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 3:50 PM: Regulatory Roundup: Improving Your Practice at the Colorado PUC\n\n\n\nChief Administrative Law Judge Harris Adams will discuss several system changes that are forthcoming at the PUC.   A panel of 5 Administrative Law Judges and the Administrator over using technology in PUC hearings will also host an interactive dialog to discuss improving your practice in a post-COVID world. \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 Alenka J. Han\, J.D.\, Administrative Law Judge\, 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\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West ConferenceConcurrent to EBA’s CLE training\, the Colorado Solar and Storage Association is hosting their annual Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference. Content for this year’s conference is designed to take an all-sides approach on topics like the future of net metering in Colorado\, regional community solar markets\, and the role of virtual power plants in a carbon-free energy future. From the new Mountain West Mini-Talk 30-minute sessions\, to big-name keynote speakers\, you’ll benefit from curated information from the leaders and experts writing the next chapter of the solar and storage story. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nMember$     175.00Non-Member$     225.00Member-Gov’t/Academic Reg$     125.00Non-Member-Gov’t/Academic$     150.00\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Statement: This program is eligible for 3.75 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 4.5 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 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/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/2024/01/COSSA-Co-Sponsored-event-350-x-350-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240117T130000 DTSTAMP:20240116T164418Z CREATED:20231218T194353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T164418Z UID:10000052-1705489200-1705496400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Transmission and Market Developments in the Western Interconnection DESCRIPTION:Join us for an invigorating two-hour Energizer Workshop hosted by the Energy Bar Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter where industry experts converge to shed light on the evolving transmission and market landscape of the bulk power system in the Western Interconnection. This dynamic session features three distinguished speakers: \n\n\n\n-Holly Taylor\, Manager\, Regional Affairs\, CAISO \n\n\n\n-Yasser Bahbaz\, Senior Director\, Market Design \n\n\n\n-Brant Johnson\, Vice President-North Plains Connector\, Grid United \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: Denver\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: Salt Lake City\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers will delve into critical facets of our current energy framework in the West\, like:  \n\n\n\nMarket Developments: \n\n\n\nSpeakers will explore the rapidly developing energy markets within the Western Interconnection. Discover the latest trends\, challenges\, and opportunities shaping the future of energy trade and distribution in this region. \n\n\n\nAdvancements in Transmission Infrastructure: \n\n\n\nSpeakers will provide an in-depth look at the advancements in transmission infrastructure. Learn about the planning and innovative strategies being employed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of our power transmission systems. \n\n\n\nCase Study – Bridging East and West: \n\n\n\nThe workshop will include a real-world case study presented by Grid United’s Vice President for the historic North Plains Connector.  Gain exclusive insights into the groundbreaking project that connects the Eastern Interconnection with the Western Interconnection. This session will cover the project’s inception\, challenges\, and its impact on the national power grid. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts\, broaden your understanding of the energy sector\, and gain a unique perspective on the future of power systems. This workshop promises to be a powerhouse of knowledge\, networking\, and inspiration for all attendees. \n\n\n\nThere are in-person and virtual options for this event. Please see below: \n\n\n\n\n\nDenver\, CO:Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe\, PC1660 Lincoln Street\, Suite 3000Denver\, CO 80264 \n\n\n\n\n\nSalt Lake City\, UT (remote broadcast):Holland & Hart LLP222 S Main St.\, Suite 2200Salt Lake City\, UT 84101 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10If you cannot attend this event live\, we will offer a recording of the event and the materials on EBA On-Demand. We anticipate that this course will be in the online catalog within a week of the live program. \n\n\n\nCLE Statement: \n\n\n\nThis program is eligible for 2 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 2.4 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states.  Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/transmission-and-market-developments-in-the-western-interconnection/ CATEGORIES:Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-EBA-Western-Annual-Meeting-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231106T170000 DTSTAMP:20231103T205451Z CREATED:20230721T163713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T205451Z UID:10000036-1699261200-1699290000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2023 Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join EBA’s Midwest Chapter for their 2023 Annual Meeting\, hosted by Ameren Missouri. Topics for this event include FERC Order 2222 and Midwest State Developments\, DER Implementation\, and Gas-Electric Coordination. \n\n\n\nView full agenda and panelist information below! In-Person registration for this event is now closed. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:15 – 10:45: O2222 and DER Implementation\n\n\n\nThis panel will discuss the ongoing implementation of FERC’s Order No. 2222 and its focus of integrating distributed energy resources into RTO markets.  Panel participants will provide unique perspectives on state regulatory processes\, retail aggregation and participation\, and distribution utility preparations. See Speaker Bios  \n\n\n\n\n\nBeth HelineGeneral Counsel Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve DaviesSenior Assistant General Counsel Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter MillburgSenior Manager – Regulatory ComplianceAmeren Illinois\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristin MunschSenior Associate General CounselCommonwealth Edison Company (ComEd)\n\n\n\n\n\nJoann Stevenson WorthingtonSenior Manager Regulatory Affairs Voltus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:30:Gas-Electric Coordination \n\n\n\nWith increased winter extreme weather events in the Midwest\, Gas-Electric coordination is once again a critical topic. This panel will focus on challenges faced by gas Local Distribution Companies\, electric gas fired generators\, reliability organizations\, and Regional Transmission Organizations.  The panel will discuss and provide updates on the gas-electric coordination efforts that have been underway over the past several years\, including the efforts of the Gas-Electric Harmonization Forum at the North American Energy Standards Board\, NERC\, RTOs and FERC.  Particular attention will be placed on efforts by ReliabilityFirst\, MISO and PJM to address these challenges. See Speaker Bios \n\n\n\n\n\nM. Bryan LittleAssistant General CounselNiSource\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian FranklinPartner McGuireWoods\n\n\n\n\n\nRussell KooistraAssociateTroutman Pepper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMax ReisingerSenior CounselReliabilityFirst\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid SapperDirector of Regulatory Affairs – Midcontinent Customized Energy Solutions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:15: Lunch\n\n\n\n1:15-1:45: Keynote Remarks:\n\n\n\n\n\nChonda J. NwamuExecutive Vice President\, General Counsel and SecretaryAmeren Corporation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:45: 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. See Speaker Bios \n\n\n\n\nIllinois – Carrera Thibodeaux\, Energy Regulation and Litigation Associate\, Whitt Sturtevant LLP \n\n\n\nIndiana – Bryan Little\, Assistant General Counsel\, NiSource \n\n\n\nIowa – Haley Van Loon\, Partner\, BrownWinick Law Firm \n\n\n\nKansas – Andrew Schulte\, Shareholder\, Polsinelli \n\n\n\nMichigan – Justin Ooms\, Potomac Law Group \n\n\n\nMinnesota – Zev Simpser\, Partner\, Dorsey & Whitney LLP \n\n\n\nMissouri – Andrew Schulte\, Shareholder\, Polsinelli \n\n\n\nNebraska – Doug Law\, Associate General Counsel\, Black Hills Corporation \n\n\n\nOhio – Devan K. Flahive\, Partner\, Nelson Mullins\n\n\n\nOklahoma – Buford Pollett\, Managing Attorney\, EMC Law PLLC \n\n\n\nSouth Dakota – Doug Law\, Associate General Counsel\, Black Hills Corporation \n\n\n\nWisconsin – Richard Heinemann\, Attorney\, Boardman & Clark LLP \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Early RateLate Rate (After October 23)In-Person (Member)$ 295.00 $ 345.00In-Person (NonMember)$ 435.00 $ 485.00In-Person (Student Member)$   25.00 $   50.00In-Person (Student NonMember)$   50.00 $   75.00Virtual (Member)$ 295.00 $ 345.00Virtual (NonMember)$ 435.00 $ 435.00Virtual (Student Member)$       0 $       0Virtual (Student NonMember)$   25.00 $   25.00\n\n\n\nHotel Information \n\n\n\nEBA does not have a hotel room block for this event. Please see below for hotels near the conference. \n\n\n\n\n\nHilton St. Louis at the Ballpark 1 South BroadwaySaint Louis\, Missouri 63102 \n\n\n\n\n\nLive! By Loews – St. Louis\, MO799 Clark AvenueSt. Louis\, Missouri 63102 \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Westin St. Louis811 Spruce StreetSt. Louis\, Missouri 63102 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2023-midwest-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Ameren Corporation\, 1901 Chouteau Avenue\, MC 1310\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63103\, United States CATEGORIES:Midwest Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Copy-of-Midwest-AM-350-×-350-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T170000 DTSTAMP:20231101T160257Z CREATED:20230808T164853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T160257Z UID:10000040-1698915600-1698944400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2023 Texas Chapter Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join EBA’s Texas Chapter for their 2023 Annual Symposium in Houston\, TX! This event features a luncheon fireside chat with Former FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee\, and expert-led panels featuring topics such as: Carbon Capture\, Gas-Electric Coordination\, Midstream/LNG\, and FERC Enforcement. \n\n\n\nThank you to our Symposium hosts:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 10:00 AM: Breakfast and Registration \n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:05 AM: Welcome from EBA Texas Chapter President \n\n\n\nDamien R. LysterPartner – Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP\n\n\n\n10:05 – 10:30 AM: The New Energy Landscape\n\n\n\nAmanda DraneEnergy ReporterHouston Chronicle\n\n\n\n10:30 – 11:30 AM: Electricity & Battery Storage Technologies\n\n\n\nAs the energy transition unfolds and new technologies emerge\, battery storage systems are stepping into new and bigger roles in the power grid. From utility-scale systems to smaller individual systems behind the meter\, batteries have the potential to help solve a number of problems facing the grid.  But they create new challenges as well. This panel will discuss battery storage technologies and explore recent developments in battery storage systems and policies\, their effects on the grid\, and opportunities for the future. Access Speaker Bios \n\n\n\n\n\nWinston SkinnerCounsel – Energy Regulation Vinson & Elkins LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nShelley EichenlaubVice President\, Contracts & ProcurementBroad Reach Power\n\n\n\n\n\nEric GoffPresidentGoff Policy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason RyanExecutive Vice President\, Regulatory Services and Government AffairsCenterPoint Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nJoel YuVice President\, PolicyEnchanted Rock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 – 11:45 AM: Break\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Fireside Chat with Former FERC Commissioner Bernard McNamee\n\n\n\nJoin former FERC Commissioner Bernard L. McNamee for a fireside chat during lunch.  Moderated by Mr. Charlie Ofner\, partner at White & Case\, this discussion will revolve around how the US energy system is adjusting to a new environment\, and what changes may be just over the horizon.  This session will explore a wide range of trends and topics in energy law and regulation\, including grid functionality and reliability\, permitting and interconnection reform\, FERC’s role in responding to current and future energy infrastructure and market developments\, and much more. Access Speaker Bios \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Honorable Bernard L. McNameePartnerMcGuireWoods\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlie OfnerPartnerWhite & Case LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:15 PM: Break\n\n\n\n1:15 – 2:15 PM: Energy Transition in Focus: Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage\n\n\n\nCarbon capture\, utilization and storage\, or CCUS\, has the potential to both transform the oil and gas industry and contribute to substantial reductions in global CO2 emissions. As a result of this potential\, companies and investors continue to ramp up investments in CCUS projects and technologies. Despite the billions of dollars that are beginning to be invested here\, the CCUS space is still in many ways a nascent industry\, with potentially major benefits for those willing to take bold risks. This panel will provide a deep dive into the key legal and financial considerations that companies and investors alike should consider when developing their own carbon capture playbooks to navigate the emerging CCUS landscape. Access Speaker Bios \n\n\n\n\n\nJay CuclisPartner White & Case LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nDanny HatchManaging CounselOxy\n\n\n\n\n\nSadi Moradi Associate White & Case LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNathanial ScottExecutive Vice President – Americas Storegga\n\n\n\n\n\nIngrid YorkPartnerWhite & Case LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 – 2:30 PM: Break \n\n\n\n2:30 – 3:30 PM: Low Carbon Adventures in the Midstream Sector\n\n\n\nThe midstream sector in Texas continues to grow and develop to meet the demand for domestically produced energy while at the same time adapting to meet the customers’ and shareholders’ demand for lower carbon options.  This demand\, and the availability of tax and other incentives\, are behind some of the growth in traditional infrastructure (with or without carbon capture and sequestration)\, as well as the development of certified natural gas\, sustainable aviation fuel\, and other low-carbon and net zero products in the state. This panel will discuss recent forces behind midstream activity in Texas\, with a focus on these and other innovative solutions that the midstream sector is investing in to lower its own carbon intensity and meet the demand for lower carbon energy more broadly. Access Speaker Bios \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Honorable Jason IsaacBoard MemberAmerican Energy Institute\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam BurgeHead of Integration and StrategyMax Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher J. TerhuneCounsel – Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30 – 3:45 PM: Break\n\n\n\n3:45 – 4:45 PM: Staying out of FERC Jail\n\n\n\nThe panel will provide a brief overview of current FERC enforcement trends and settlements\, as well as select federal court cases that have and will directly and indirectly affect the FERC enforcement process.  The panel will then explore how FERC’s Division of Analytics and Surveillance monitors for and assesses potential violations\, and best compliance practices to stay ahead of the curve. Access Speaker Bios \n\n\n\n\n\nJason FleischerPartner – Energy RegualtionVinson & Elkins LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank HaydenVP\, Trading Compliance Calpine\n\n\n\n\n\nSean CollinsDirector\, Division of Analysis and Surveillance\, Office of EnforcementFederal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura V. SwettCounsel – Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing remarks\n\n\n\n5:15 PM – 7:30 PM – Reception at Cellar 7\n\n\n\nAll symposium attendees are invited to a reception nearby at Cellar 7. This reception is made possible by Vinson & Elkins LLP. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration TypeEarly Bird Registration (Through Oct. 19)Late RegistrationStudentMember$345$395$25NonMember$450$585$50\n\n\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/2023-texas-chapter-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:White & Case LLP\, 609 Main St.\, 29th Floor\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Texas Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023-Texas-symposium.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T163000 DTSTAMP:20231023T164028Z CREATED:20230921T183327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T164028Z UID:10000043-1698343200-1698424200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:The Annual Law And Economics Forum DESCRIPTION:The Energy Bar Association’s Canadian Chapter is hosting the first ever Annual Law and Economics Forum. The theme for the Forum is: Can the U.S. and Canada move together to meet climate change objectives and what is the role of energy regulators in this process? Please note that speakers listed below are subject to change. Before the Forum\, the Canadian Chapter invites all attendees to a Welcome Dinner on Thursday\, October 26. This Welcome Dinner is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Torys LLP and the Canadian Gas Association. \n\n\n\nRegistration for this event is closed! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 26\, 2023: Welcome Dinner\n\n\n\n5 PM: Cocktail Hour\n\n\n\n6 PM: Dinner\n\n\n\nDinner Keynote: Hon. Gary G. Mar\, K.C.\, President and CEO\, Canada West Foundation \n\n\n\nFriday\, October 27\, 2023 \n\n\n\n8:00 AM – 8:10 AM: Welcome Remarks \n\n\n\n8:10 AM – 9:25 AM: Challenges and Opportunities of the Electrify Everything Path to Net Zero \n\n\n\nElectrify everything has become the go-to solution for policymakers seeking to build clean\, reliable and affordable electricity systems across the United States and Canada. However\, the electrify everything solution\, while having significant opportunities\, also has significant challenges. What are the opportunities and challenges associated with the electrify everything path to net zero? How can the opportunities be seized and the challenges overcome? \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nRobert Hanf\, K.C.\, Non-Executive Director\, Canadian Utilities Limited\, Former President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nRobert Fleishman\, Partner\, Kirkland & Ellis LLPLeonard Waverman\, PhD\, Former Dean Haskayne School of Business\, University of Calgary and DeGroote School of Business McMasterPaul Cheliak\, Vice President\, Strategy & Delivery Canadian Gas Association \n\n\n\n9:25 AM – 10:40 AM: Transition to Net Zero: Who Decides? \n\n\n\nClimate change policy requires significant collective action at various levels of government. It also requires actions that change the relationship between individuals and the state (public law) and between individuals (private law). What happens when the collective action required within a federal political system\, such as those in Canada and the United States\, is not supported by the various levels of government and the costs and risks of climate change are inequitably shared (both geographically between states/provinces and between citizens)? How can conflicting positions be reconciled? What level of government ultimately sets policy and are some policy approaches better than others? \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nSteve McGrath\, K.C.\, Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\nDave Morton\, P. Eng.\, Former Chair\, British Columbia Utilities Commission Karen J. Taylor\, MBA\, CFA\, ICD.D\, Inquisitive EnergyG. Kent Fellows\, Department of Economics and the School of Public Policy\, University of Calgary \n\n\n\n10:40 AM – 10:55 AM: Break \n\n\n\n10:55 AM – 12:10 PM: Are Markets Up to the Decarbonization Challenge? \n\n\n\nThe electricity industry in the United States and in Canada has increasingly relied on a number of regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs) to develop and manage transmission facilities\, use bid-based markets to determine economic dispatch\, balance supply and demand in real time\, manage transmission congestion\, trade energy and ancillary services across broad geographic areas. These RTOs and ISOs also have enduring challenges\, including those related to “missing money” market clearing prices\, and other issues which are likely to be exacerbated by the decarbonization of electricity. What actions are needed to ensure that markets continue to play a role in decarbonized electricity systems? \n\n\n\nModerator: Anna Fung\, K.C.\, Deputy Chair\, British Columbia Utilities Commission \n\n\n\nPanelists:Adonis Yatchew\, Professor of Economics at University of TorontoArne Olson\, Senior Partner\, Energy and Environmental Economics\, Inc.Rob Nicholson\, Managing Director\, Canadian Power\, Utilities\, & Infrastructure at RBC Capital MarketsDavid Wood\, Partner\, Torys LLP \n\n\n\n12:10 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch \n\n\n\n1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: The Case for the Importance of Data Planning in Electrification \n\n\n\nAs energy use\, prices and bills become more volatile due to increased DERs and EV penetration\, the historic context of predictable one-way flows driven by predictable consumer demand growth will no longer serve for planning purposes. In order to drive down the cost of providing new supply and additional transfer capacity\, forecasting future peak demands through the electrification transition needs to become more statistical given the variability of DERs and EV use. Shifting the regulatory\, forecasting and planning context will provide an opportunity to take reasoned risks in approaching optimized electrification capital investments.   \n\n\n\nModerator: Bob Heggie\, Chief Executive\, Alberta Utilities Commission \n\n\n\nPanelists:Andrew Leach\, Professor of Economics and Law\, University of AlbertaStephanie Prior\, Partner\, Deloitte CanadaDennis Frehlich\, Alberta Utilities Commission Acting Commission Member\, and Former VP\, Grid Reliability\, AESO \n\n\n\n2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Afternoon Break \n\n\n\n2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Climate Change and the Role of the Economic Regulator \n\n\n\nOver the last several decades\, economic regulation in most jurisdictions in Canada and the United States\, particularly at the state/provincial level\, has been focused on rights determining functions – rate setting\, leave to construct proceedings\, merger and acquisitions approvals\, determination of need\, cost allocation\, and rate design – within adjudicative proceedings. The decarbonization of the energy electricity system in both Canada and the United States may require regulators to focus on different issues\, use different regulatory processes and tools\, change decision structures\, and evolve the role of staff. Are the policy makers who task regulators ready to thoughtfully renew the role of the regulator to meet the decarbonization challenge?   \n\n\n\nModerator: Kristi Sebalj\, Vice-Chair\, Alberta Utilities Commission \n\n\n\nPanelists: Chris Russo\, VP & Global Energy Practice Leader at Charles River AssociatesGordon Kaiser\, Energy Law ChambersCarolyn Calwell\, Chief Corporate Services Officer & General Counsel\, Ontario Energy Board Meredith Fowlie\, Professor in the Agricultural and Resource Economics Department\, Faculty Director at the Energy Institute at Haas \n\n\n\n4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Closing Remarks \n\n\n\nThank you to Bob Heggie (Immediate Past President\, EBA Canadian Chapter) and Gordon Kaiser (Vice President and Director\, EBA Canadian Chapter) for your leadership on this program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nRegistration typeMember285Nonmember295*Please note that prices displayed are in Canadian dollars\, but will be processed in USD URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/the-annual-law-and-economics-forum/ LOCATION:The Ranchmen’s Club\, 710 13 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2R 0K9\, Canada CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Canada-350-x-350-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T170000 DTSTAMP:20231010T140554Z CREATED:20230522T185744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T140554Z UID:10000029-1696924800-1697043600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Mid-Year 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 Mid-Year Energy Forum will be held at The Westin (formerly called the “Renaissance”) Washington\, DC Downtown Hotel in on Tuesday and Wednesday\, October 10-11\, 2023. 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSOR THE 2023 MID-YEAR ENERGY FORUM URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/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 Law Academy Events,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/2023/08/MYEF23-Keynote-ANnouncement-350-x-350-px.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR