BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EBA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eba-net.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EBA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20251020T145652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T211753Z UID:10000122-1763053200-1763060400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Tallahassee Reception at Berger Singerman DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections on November 13th is open to all energy practitioners in the Tallahassee area. \n\n\n\nFree parking on the surface lot. Enter westbound from Tennessee St. or northbound from Monroe St.\, and walk around to the entrance on Monroe St. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor state government employees who cannot accept free attendance\, click the Register Now button. The per person value of the Powering Connections reception is $20. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now $20 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-tallahassee/ LOCATION:Berger Singerman LLP\, 313 North Monroe Street\, Suite 301\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32301\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T133000 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20251030T194413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T140701Z UID:10000128-1763121600-1763127000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Southern Chapter Lunch with Commissioner Towell DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. Join us for this #PoweringConnections on November 14th in Richmond\, VA with Commissioner Towell. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n$40 for all attendees URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-richmond/ LOCATION:The Hard Shell\, 1411 E. Cary Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20260204T152318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T214651Z UID:10000139-1770897600-1770903000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Student Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northeast Chapter for this virtual\, student networking event. Attendees will first hear about different career paths from energy professionals before having the chance to connect with them more directly in breakout rooms. This event is free for students. \n\n\n\n\n\nCarlos E. ClementeSpecial CounselMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa S. GastShareholderDuncan\, Weinberg\, Genzer\, Pembroke\, P.C. \n\n\n\n\n\nMelan PatelAssociateMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnelise RickertDirector\, Federal AffairsDuke Energy Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\nJen TribulskiExec. Dir.\, Member Services\, Governmental and Member ServicesPJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/student-networking-event/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Northeast Chapter,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.12-Student-networking-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20250909T152751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T144035Z UID:10000117-1772064000-1772150399@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Western Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2026 Western Chapter Annual Meeting! This program will take place in Phoenix\, AZ on February 26\, and will feature networking opportunities and sessions on timely\, regional topics. \n\n\n\nFind panel descriptions and a special event opportunity below! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 25: Palo Verde Generating Facility Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to offer an optional tour of Palo Verde Generating Station to our Western Chapter Annual Meeting Attendees. You may purchase a ticket ($50) when registering for the Annual Meeting\, but you must be registered to attend the Annual Meeting in order to participate in the tour. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, so register early! If your plans change and you cannot attend the tour\, we are unable to refund your tour fee. \n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary: \n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM – Bus arrives at Renaissance Phoenix\, 100 N 1st Street\n\n\n\n10:15 AM – Bus Departs for Palo Verde\n\n\n\n11:15-11:30 AM – Arrival at Palo Verde Generating Station\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 2:30 PM – Lunch and tour of the facility. Lunch will be provided\n\n\n\n2:30 PM – Depart Palo Verde for Phoenix\n\n\n\n3:30/3:45 PM – Arrival Renaissance Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 25: Welcome Reception \n\n\n\nAttendees are invited to join us between 5:00 – 7:00 PM for a welcome reception with students from the Environmental Law Society at ASU Law. RSVP is required and can be done when registering for the conference. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for reception only\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26: Annual Meeting\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10 – Welcome and opening remarks\n\n\n\n9:10 – 9:40 – Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\nCommissioner Rachel WaldenVice ChairArizona Corporation Commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:45 – Energy\, Administrative Law\, and Appeals: How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions Have Affected Energy Law Practices\n\n\n\nRecent U.S. Supreme Court cases such as Auer\, Loper Bright\, Jarkesy\, and Slaughter have altered the administrative law landscape for energy law practitioners. With the applicability of those rulings now making their way through the lower courts\, that jurisprudence is being applied for the first time\, and in some cases\, inconsistently. Learn from a panel that has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court\, the D.C. Circuit\, the 9th Circuit\, and others what to expect for your energy practices as federal administrative law continues to change and evolve. \n\n\n\n\n\nMatt ChristiansenPartner\, Energy and Climate SolutionsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\n\n\n\n\n\nDominic DrayeShareholderGreenberg Traurig LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan RegulaPartnerSnell & Wilmer LLP(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15 – Networking Break\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:30 – Integrating Emerging Energy Technologies in the West\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the legal and regulatory challenges facing the development of emerging decarbonization resources including hydrogen\, pumped hydro\, renewable natural gas\, and fuel cell technologies. Our panel of experts will also discuss how state and federal policies can help accelerate deployment of resources while ensuring reliability\, sustainability\, and community engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\nMarisa BlackshireVice President\, Environmental and Regulatory LawBloom Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nTara KaushikManaging Counsel\, Law Gas and Electric OperationsPacific Gas and Electric Company\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick SiglDirector Water and Natural Resources LawSalt River Project\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa HardieGeneral Counsel and VP of Corporate ServicesWestern Power Pool(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:45 – Lunch\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 – Powering Sovereignty: Tribal Energy Opportunities in the West\n\n\n\nTribal Nations across the West are increasingly asserting leadership in energy development—seeking projects that advance economic sovereignty and energy independence. At the same time\, developers and transmission owners are recognizing that Tribal lands present unique opportunities for building generation and storage projects\, as well as for siting transmission corridors\, driven by strong resource potential\, new federal support\, and evolving regional grid needs. This panel will discuss federal Indian law and the legal\, policy\, and practical challenges to tribal energy development and explore solutions to facilitate successful project development. \n\n\n\n\n\nBidtah N. Becker\, Esq.Chief Legal CounselNavajo Nation Office of the President and Vice-President\n\n\n\n\n\nKelsey FreemanTribal Affairs Research and Policy ManagerCalifornia Energy Commission\, Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nWalter HaasGeneral ManagerNavajo Tribal Utility Authority\n\n\n\n\n\nSusie BerlinAttorneyLaw Offices of Susie Berlin(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00 – Break\n\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 – Strength in Regulation and Policy Coordination Strategies: Gas and Electricity Working Together\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the essential regulatory and policy relationships and conflicts between the gas and electric sectors\, address natural gas and electric system challenges\, and emphasize the need for close regulatory coordination to maintain energy reliability. \n\n\n\n\n\nCarol MakDirector of Gas Control & System PlanningSouthern California Gas Company\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin HollandDirector of Energy ResourcesAvista Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\nMark MohanCommercial Services ManagerWilliams\n\n\n\n\n\nCrystal BallExecutive DirectorPacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC)(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors 1.30WEBA 2026 Silver Sponsors 2.4.26WEBA 2026 Bronze (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nAccommodations \n\n\n\nEBA’s Hotel room block is now closed. Please see a list of nearby hotels. \n\n\n\n\nHotel San Carlos\n\n\n\nPlacemakr\n\n\n\nResidence Inn\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nRegistration RatesAdvancedends Feb 13(Members)Regular(Members)NonmemberAttorney/Energy Professional$350$395$450Gov’t/Academic Rate$175$200$250In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney$250$275$325Student$25$50$75\n\n\n\nCLE:This program will be eligible for 4.3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 5.2 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-western-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel\, 100 North 1st St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Western Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-western-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20251113T151624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212338Z UID:10000132-1772582400-1772668799@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Rocky Mountain Chapter CLE Event DESCRIPTION:The Energy Bar Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter is hosting their third annual half-day special event on March 4\, 2026 at the Hilton Denver City Center. This CLE event is produced in collaboration with the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference (March 2 – March 4). \n\n\n\nJoin us to engage with other energy lawyers and professionals around the most interesting questions of today \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend the entire conference\, a 10% off ticket will be available during CLE event registration. The discount is offered for an All-Conference or a single-day Tuesday pass. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n10:30 AM – 11:50 AM Legal Issues in Data Center Development: Land Use\, Energy Supply\, and Other Challenges Facing the AI Buildout  \n\n\n\nData center development to support artificial intelligence is impacting the electric grid in ways never seen before.  A panel of experts will talk about legal challenges and opportunities that will impact data center development in Colorado and beyond.  Learn how the existing electric utility regulatory framework is evolving to accommodate these new economic drivers.    \n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew DresselVice President – EnergyCharles River Associates\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby BriggermanPartnerHolland & Hart\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg GiuntaSenior Manager\, Regulatory Affairs & CounselSEIA\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin SmithCounselKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nKaitlyn DeYoungPartnerK&L Gates\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 12:50 PM Lunch with the Colorado Public Utility Commission Administrative Law Judge Section  \n\n\n\nThe Administrative Law Judge Section will be back to discuss recent changes that have impacted administrative practice before the PUC.  New and experienced practitioners alike will benefit from hearing about new changes to the model procedures\, practice tips on using e-filings\, and resource and staffing changes that may impact standard practice in PUC hearings.       \n\n\n\n\nChief Judge Harris Adams\, Chief Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Conor F. Farley\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nCasey Federico\, J.D.\, Administrator V\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Melody Mirbaba\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Aviv Segev\, J.D.\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Robert Garvey\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Kelly Rosenberg\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nStephanie Kunkel\, Legal Assistant\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nApril Crain\, Legal Assistant\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Renewable Energy Development on Tribal Lands  \n\n\n\nRenewable energy development on tribal lands presents both challenges and opportunities for developers.  While comprising roughly 2% of total U.S. land\, tribal lands possess approximately 5% of the nation’s total renewable energy capacity. Speakers will discuss navigating tribal governments\, cultural resources\, and the differing approaches that separate sovereign nations can take when presented with the opportunity to host projects.   \n\n\n\n\n\nNann WinterAttorneyStelzner Law\n\n\n\n\n\nCedric IrelandGeneral CounselScout Clean Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Oil and Gas: Colorado’s Legal Landscape in 2026 \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, Colorado enacted nation-leading decarbonization regulations applicable to the oil and gas industry\, following the passage of SB19-181 and the establishment of the Energy & Carbon Management Commission. Today\, a new federal focus on oil and gas production and the resurgence of fossil-fuel-based electric generating resources have driven new demands for production in the oil and gas sector.  Hear a panel of experts discuss the whipsaw and interplay of state and federal regulations\, and how they impact the industry.      \n\n\n\n\n\nChris ColclasureManaging ShareholderBeatty & Wozniak\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle SearesPartnerHolland & Hart \n\n\n\n\n\nCaitlin StaffordSenior Assistant Attorney GeneralColorado Attorney General’s Office\n\n\n\n\n\nJeffery P. RobbinsChairmanColorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie McLaughlinSenior Assistant Attorney GeneralColorado Attorney General’s Office\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Federal Updates \n\n\n\nThe first year of the Trump presidency has brought numerous changes to electric utilities and the renewable energy marketplace.  Our panel of experts will discuss past and upcoming changes\, including tariffs\, the cancellation of renewable energy grant funding\, changes to tax credits\, issuance of DOE section 202(c) orders\, NEPA and permitting reforms\, state and federal regulation of data centers\, and how these changes will shape the energy landscape in the coming years.    \n\n\n\n\n\nKC BeckerCEOColorado Solar and Storage Association (moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan JurkovichVice President Government RelationsTri-State Generation and Transmission Association\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn PutnamPartnerKaplan Kirsch\, LLPFmr. General Counsel at USDOT\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg SopkinAssociate General CounselBlack Hills Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 4.6 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 5.6 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA is applying for In-Person CLE credit in CO. If you need credit in another state\, please contact Odwelley@eba-net.org before the conference. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-rocky-mountain-chapter-cle-event/ LOCATION:Hilton Denver City Center\, 1701 California Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, United States CATEGORIES:Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cossa-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20250923T204135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T195701Z UID:10000118-1773273600-1773359999@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:We look forward to gathering in Atlanta\, GA for a full day of interesting speakers and a compelling conference keynote. If you are arriving early\, there will be a reception Wednesday evening to socialize with other attendees and members of the EBA Southern Chapter Board. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Event\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 11\n\n\n\n5:00 – 6:30 PM – Reception Sponsored by Google\n\n\n\n Join other attendees Wednesday evening for a casual reception at Google’s Atlanta office from 5:00 – 6:30. Attendees can RSVP for the reception while registering for the conference. If you’re in town\, but can’t attend the conference\, you can still attend the welcome reception. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Reception\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 12\n\n\n\n9:15 AM – 9:45 AM – Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\nHon. Mark C. ChristieVisiting Professor of the Practice of Law and Lowance FellowDirector\, Center for Energy Law & PolicyWilliam & Mary Law School\n\n\n\n9:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Large and Speculative Loads\n\n\n\nThe rapid emergence of large electricity loads—driven by data centers\, artificial intelligence computing\, electrification of industry\, hydrogen production\, and large‑scale transportation infrastructure—is challenging traditional assumptions about grid planning\, reliability\, and energy markets. Load growth once projected to be flat is now surging in many regions\, leading to unprecedented pressures on transmission development\, generation procurement\, fuel diversity\, and regulatory frameworks. \n\n\n\nThis panel will explore how utilities\, regulators\, developers\, and customers are navigating the complex landscape of large-load integration. Panelists will discuss key issues such as the siting and interconnection of massive new loads\, evolving state and federal policies\, resource adequacy implications\, innovative utility–customer partnerships\, and the role of demand-side flexibility. The conversation will also address competition among states for large-load economic development\, regional differences in growth patterns\, and how emerging technologies may ease—or exacerbate—the strain on the system. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdrienne E. ClairPartnerThompson Coburn LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie OttenwellerEnergy Market Development – US Eastern Region ManagerGoogle \n\n\n\n\n\nJon TauberDeputy General CounselSERC Reliability Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Ethics Jeopardy\n\n\n\nIn this fast-paced\, game-show format\, you’ll compete with fellow attendees to tackle real-world dilemmas. Whether you’re a regulator or in private practice\, you’ll sharpen your skills and have fun doing it\, with topics ranging from conflicts to commission practices\, and from artificial Intelligence (AI) blunders to state-specific rules. \n\n\n\n\n\nSam BrumbergVice President of Regulatory Affairs & General CounselVirginia\, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 PM – 3:00 PM – Regional Transmission Organizations & Independent System Operators: To Join or Not to Join?\n\n\n\nAs the electric grid evolves\, utilities and regulators across the Southeast may consider whether to join a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) or Independent System Operator (ISO)\, or pursue alternative market structures? The session will begin with an overview of what RTOs and ISOs are\, how they operate\, and which organizations fall within the Southern region\, along with a discussion of FERC oversight and compliance requirements and their real-world implications for utilities and state commissions. \n\n\n\nPanelists will then explore the potential benefits and disadvantages of participation\, including impacts on market efficiency\, reliability\, regulatory coordination\, and consumer outcomes followed by a candid discussion of the challenges and tradeoffs. The program will conclude with a comparison of traditional RTO/ISO models and the Southeastern Energy Exchange Market (SEEM)\, highlighting how SEEM differs structurally and legally—and what those differences may mean for the future of power markets in the Southeast. \n\n\n\n\n\nThomas DevitaAssociate General CounselPJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\n\nChris DemkoAssociate General CounselSouthern Company\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter HellerEnergy AssociateThe Brattle Group\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nTed VatnsdalExecutive DirectorMidcontinent Independent System Operator \n\n\n\n\n\nLila JaberPresidentLilaJaber Consulting(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 PM – 4:30 PM – Hot topics in the South – A Discussion on Regulatory Topics that are Presently Engaging Regulators and Utilities in our Southern Region\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the challenges and opportunities facing utilities and state commissions\, to deliver safe\, reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers.  Our experts will discuss large load issues\, aging infrastructure\, the continuing nuclear renaissance\, renewables and the quest to keep costs reasonable in the face of ever-changing upward pressures.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJamie BarberDirector\, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy UnitGeorgia Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole M. GivenSpecial Counsel to the CommissionPublic Service Commission of South Carolina\n\n\n\n\n\nMeredith HodgesSenior Regulatory Affairs ManagerGas South\n\n\n\n\n\nHon. Ana OrtegaCommissionerFlorida Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nAdria HarperGeneral CounselFlorida Public Service Commission(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations \n\n\n\nThe EBA has secured a room block at the Hyatt Centric which is steps away from where the Annual Meeting will take place. Use the link below to secure your room. The room block will close on February 11. \n\n\n\n\nBook a Room\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration information: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Southern gold sponsors (4)southern silver sponsors (3)sponsors (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nCLE:This program will be eligible for 5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA is applying for In-Person CLE credit in SC\, NC\, GA\, VA\, and FL\, and virtual credit in VA. If you need credit in another state\, please contact Odwelley@eba-net.org before the conference. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-southern-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (Atlanta)\, 999 Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-Southern-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20260109T164820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T205521Z UID:10000136-1773921600-1773939600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Northeast Chapter Winter Summit DESCRIPTION:Please join EBA’s Northeast Chapter for their Annual Winter Summit. More information coming soon. Panels will include: \n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:15 – Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n1:15 – 2:45 – Meeting the Moment: Challenges and Opportunities for Powering AI-Driven Data Centers\n\n\n\nSpeakers will provide perspectives on the latest legal and regulatory developments regarding the powering and integration of AI-driven data centers on the grid.  The DOE\, FERC\, state public utility commissions\, ISOs/RTOs and utilities have all focused efforts on developing structure and process for powering data centers. How are ISO/RTOs rising to the challenge? How is industry responding? This panel will address the latest developments on these dynamic topics.    \n\n\n\n\n\nRay FakhouryEnergy Policy ManagerAmazon Web Services \n\n\n\n\n\nTim HorgerSenior Director\, Market OperationsPJM Interconnection(Participating Virtually)\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew MinaPartnerDentons US LLP(Participating Virtually)\n\n\n\n\n\nMike NolanVice President\, US Strategy National Grid\n\n\n\n\n\nDarsh SinghSenior Legal Counsel Capital Power\n\n\n\n\n\nJenna McGrathPartnerMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 – 4:45 – What Regulatory Hurdles Exist for the Nuclear Renaissance?\n\n\n\nLoad growth and new technology has moved nuclear back to the top of the list for power supply. What’s necessary from grid operators\, regulators\, and policymakers to make it real this time?  What might the legal issues be associated with the construction and development of new technologies? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTison CampbellPartnerK&L Gates LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike ChiltonChairmanPegasus Global Holdings\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrien FordVP\, Wholesale Market DevelopmentConstellation Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael TwomeySenior ConsultantCharles River Associates \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn ParsonsSenior LecturerMIT Sloan School of Management\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher RussoVice PresidentCharles River Associates (Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 – Reception \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\nSponsor the Summit\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors (2)WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors 1.30 (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nCLE:This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 3.6 hours of CLE credit\, in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA plans to apply for credit in MA\, VA\, and NY. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nSponsorships Available \n\n\n\nSponsoring this meeting provides marketing recognition leading up to and during the event\, in addition to a range of complimentary or discounted registrations for your team. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-northeast-chapter-winter-summit/ LOCATION:Charles River Associates\, 200 Clarendon Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116-5092\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Northeast-Chapter-2026-winter-summit-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20250626T163531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T143951Z UID:10000109-1776153600-1776272400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 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 Omni Shoreham in Washington\, D.C. on Tuesday and Wednesday\, April 14-15. 2026. 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\nBook your hotel early here (EBA’s room block rate is $369): https://bookings.omnihotels.com/event/washington-dc-shoreham/eba-annual-conference-convention-2026 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-eba-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter,CFEBA Events,Chapter Events,CLE Events,Compliance and Enforcement,Electricity,Energy Insecurity Initiative,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/2025/06/Annual-Meeting-2026-squares-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T235959 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20251030T141820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T155535Z UID:10000127-1791331200-1791503999@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 EBA 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 Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington\, VA. on Wednesday and Thursday\, October 7-8. 2026. 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\nBook your hotel early here: https://book.passkey.com/go/EBAMIDYEAR2026 \n\n\n\n\n \n \n 2026 Energy Forum Session Call for Ideas\n \n \n Your Name -and- Firm or Organization NameEmail and phone number to allow council to follow up with you.Suggested titleBriefly provide an overview of your session idea\, what attendees will learn from the session\, and any legal issues you expect to be addressed.Please include examples of speakers/companies/agencies that would be particularly adept at addressing the proposed panel topics.Please include your suggestions for 1) Keynote\, 2) General Session and 3) Luncheon speakers hereDo you have any additional comments or suggestions to add to improve future meetings? Any suggestions for what could make the EBA meeting even better?Are you currently a member of the EBA?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n If your idea is selected\, are you willing to serve as the coordinator to pull the session together?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-eba-energy-forum/ LOCATION:Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel\, 2800 South Potomac Ave\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22202\, United States CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,CLE Events,FELJ Events,Networking Events,Steering Committee and Council Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2026-energy-forum-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20250729T194632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T194634Z UID:10000112-1808812800-1808931600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2027 EBA Annual 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 Omni Shoreham in Washington\, D.C. on Tuesday and Wednesday\, April 27-28. 2027. 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/2027-eba-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, 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/2025/07/EII-energizer-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260411T074429 CREATED:20260403T141029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T141031Z UID:10000144-1821081600-1821200400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2027 EBA 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 Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington\, VA. on Thursday and Friday\, September 16-17\, 2027. 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\nBook your hotel early here: https://book.passkey.com/go/2027EBAMIDYEAR URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2027-eba-energy-forum/ LOCATION:Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel\, 2800 South Potomac Ave\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22202\, United States CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter,Chapter Events,CLE Events,Compliance and Enforcement,Electricity,Energy Insecurity Initiative,Energy Professional Council,FELJ Events,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/2026/04/27-EF.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR