BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EBA - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EBA 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/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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/ LOCATION:District of Columbia 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/ LOCATION:District of Columbia 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/ LOCATION:District of Columbia 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/ LOCATION:District of Columbia 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T190000 DTSTAMP:20230814T130936Z CREATED:20230802T164510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T130936Z UID:10000039-1695142800-1695150000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with Commissioner Tom Plant DESCRIPTION:Please join the Rocky Mountain Chapter for a meet and greet with Commissioner Plant of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission on September 19th! This event\, hosted by Wilkinson Barker Knauer\, LLP is an informal meet and greet with a happy hour and appetizers. \n\n\n\nFREE for members$15 for nonmembers \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommissioner Tom PlantColorado Public Utilities Commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our hosts: URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/meet-and-greet-with-commissioner-tom-plant/ 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/2023/05/EBA-Upcoming-Event1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T180000 DTSTAMP:20230818T143901Z CREATED:20230810T151451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T143901Z UID:10000041-1692900000-1692900000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Texas Chapter Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Please join our Texas Chapter for a summer happy hour! This is a great opportunity to meet our new Texas Chapter board members\, network\, and socialize with your friends and colleagues in the EBA. Register below! \n\n\n\nFREE for EBA members \n\n\n\n$15 for nonmembers \n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our happy hour sponsors: URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/texas-chapter-happy-hour/ LOCATION:True Anomaly Brewing Co.\, 2012 Dallas St.\, Houston\, Texas\, 77003\, United States CATEGORIES:Texas 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/New_York:20230803T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T130000 DTSTAMP:20230728T145619Z CREATED:20230707T143624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T145619Z UID:10000033-1691064000-1691067600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Microgrids: A Forward-Thinking Approach to Sustainable Residential Energy DESCRIPTION:Please join our Southern Chapter for this informative webinar on Microgrids! Registration information available below. \n\n\n\nThis session will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe benefits of microgrids and disadvantages of microgrids\n\n\n\nHow microgrids are being used across the country\n\n\n\nHow does the BlockEnergy microgrid differ from other microgrids?\n\n\n\nWhat regulatory changes\, if any\, are needed for scaling of microgrids?\n\n\n\nWhat is the impact of microgrids on the need for high voltage transmission into the load center served by the microgrid?\n\n\n\nWhat efforts are made alongside development of the microgrid to encourage conservation of energy?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCindy MillerHeadCindy Miller LLC\n\n\n\n\n\nLouise-Anne ComeauVP of Governmental Relations BlockEnergy\n\n\n\n\n\nBobbi Dillow-WalshVice President of Sales & Commercial DevelopmentBlockEnergy\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah PeacockPresident and CEOPeacock Law\n\n\n\n\n\nJim PlourdeFederal Business DirectorSiemens Smart Infrastructure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that we are not offering CLE credit for this Webinar. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/microgrids-a-forward-thinking-approach-to-sustainable-residential-energy/ LOCATION:District of Columbia CATEGORIES:Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/EBA-Upcoming-Event-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230727T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230727T190000 DTSTAMP:20230712T174415Z CREATED:20230712T174413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T174415Z UID:10000034-1690477200-1690484400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Chapter Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Please join the Energy Bar Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter for this informal happy hour. This is a great opportunity to meet\, network\, and socialize with your friends and colleagues in the EBA! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/rocky-mountain-chapter-happy-hour-2/ LOCATION:Wynkoop Brewing Company\, 1634 18th St.\, Denver\, CO 80202\, Colorado\, 80202\, United States CATEGORIES:Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T140000 DTSTAMP:20230714T131854Z CREATED:20230519T153910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T131854Z UID:10000026-1689336000-1689343200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:The Role of Transmission in the Energy Resource Transition DESCRIPTION:Please join our Louisiana and Midwest Chapters for this co-sponsored virtual energizer on the The Role of Transmission in the Energy Resource Transition. This two-hour panel will offer a variety of perspectives and an opportunity to earn CLE credit. \n\n\n\nBoth transmission development and interconnection processes are critical elements in the process of integrating new resources into the grid. Interconnection queues continue to grow\, almost exponentially. And substantial transmission build out has been identified as necessary to address both delivery and reliability issues. The panel will explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow the transmission planning and interconnection processes affect the development and integration on new resources into the grid\n\n\n\nRecent developments from the perspectives of the grid operator\, state regulators\, and affected transmission developers\n\n\n\nFERC initiatives with respect to both transmission planning and interconnection queue reforms as they may affect potential reforms\n\n\n\n\n**Registration is now closed for this event** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAaron BloomExecutive Director TransmissionNextEra Energy\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\nNatasha HendersonDirector\, System PlanningSouthwest Power Pool\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel KlineDirector\, Power Delivery (T&D) Planning & PolicyEntergy\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nBrad PopeDirector of Legal and Regulatory AffairsOrganization of MISO States\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy WitmeierDirector of Resource UtilizationMidcontinent Independent System Operator\, Inc. (MISO)\n\n\n\n\n\nJamie Hurst WattsPartnerLong Law FirmPresidentEBA Louisiana Chapter \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMichael Kessler Managing Assistant General Counsel Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator\, Inc. President EBA Midwest Chapter\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10\n\n\n\nCLE:This program is eligible for 2 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 2.4 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \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/the-role-of-transmission-in-the-resource-transition/ LOCATION:District of Columbia CATEGORIES:Louisiana Chapter,Midwest Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/EBA-Upcoming-Event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T180000 DTSTAMP:20230621T192547Z CREATED:20230516T201455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T192547Z UID:10000024-1687953600-1687975200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2023 Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the Rocky Mountain Chapter for their 2023 Annual Meeting. The program will kick off with lunch followed by three informational panels. Topics include electric infrastructure security issues\, midstream gathering & processing agreements\, and private/public transmission development in the west. Join fellow attendees for a networking happy hour after the educational sessions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: In-Person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 Check-in and Lunch\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 PM Panel 1: Electric Infrastructure Security Issues\n\n\n\nIn this panel Jeremy will walk through of a real-world cyber attack that occurred at Tri-County Electric Cooperative followed by an update on current cybersecurity trends and cyber issues on the legal and insurance fronts. \n\n\n\n\n\nCraig N. JohnsonDirector of Government Relations and General CounselColorado Rural Electric Association\n\n\n\n\n\nJeremy DreyerChief Executive OfficerSkyHelm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 PM Panel 2: Midstream Gathering & Processing Agreements 101\n\n\n\nCrude oil and natural gas gathering and processing serves as a critical link in the value chain between upstream resource production and downstream end use.  The agreements that provide for gathering and processing are complex and thoroughly negotiated documents that cover a wide variety of topics.  This panel will focus on the fundamentals of midstream gathering and processing agreements. Learn from leading practitioners about the key provisions of gathering and processing agreements for natural gas and crude oil\, as well as how these arrangements fit within the crude oil and natural gas value chains.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAshley Garber BrownerGeneral CounselLF Bioenergy\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan Martin AssociateHolland & Hart LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nSam NiebruggePartnerDavis Graham & Stubbs LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 PM Panel 3: Private/Public Transmission Development in the West\n\n\n\nRobust electric transmission development in the West is key to the energy transition. Recognizing this\, the federal government and western states are taking a more active role in transmission development by partnering with private and other entities to assist with transmission planning\, siting\, and financing.  In this panel\, hear from leaders from the Western Area Power Administration\, New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority\, and Colorado Electric Transmission Authority regarding their efforts to date and strategies for the future to empower the West. \n\n\n\n\n\nAustin RueschhoffAssociateHolland & Hart LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nErik AaboeEnergy Transition SpecialistNew Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority \n\n\n\n\n\nMaury GalbraithExecutive DirectorColorado Electric Transmission Authority\n\n\n\n\n\nErin GreenAttorney-Advisor\, Transmission Infrastructure ProgramWestern Area Power Administration\n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 Networking Happy Hour \n\n\n\nMemberNonmemberEnergy Attorney/Professional$150$225Government/Academic$105$150Student$0$35\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: In-Person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this event! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2023-rocky-mountain-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Holland & Hart LLP – Denver\, 555 17th St. Unit 3200\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80202\, United States CATEGORIES:Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/rocky-mtn-AM-square-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T170000 DTSTAMP:20230609T172135Z CREATED:20230328T200108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T172135Z UID:10000020-1686736800-1686762000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2023 Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2023 Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting. This event\, hosted in NYC will include 3 panels that will focus on financing the clean energy transition\, updates on the NAESB process\, and the funding and developing of electric transmission in New York and the northeast. See the full agenda and registration information below! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: In-Person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Meeting!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n10:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Panel 1: Financing the Energy Transition \n\n\n\nThe energy transition is no longer something that will happen at some time in the future; it is happening today.  With it brings the real opportunity for a clean energy future\, as well as the challenge of the cost of the transition and how it will be financed.  This panel will explore various ways in which projects supporting the transition – from transmission infrastructure to the renewable generation and storage – are and will be financed. \n\n\n\n\n\nKurt StrunkManaging DirectorNational Economic Research Associates\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nVikram BakshiManaging DirectorSkyline Renewables LLC\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid AvilaOf Counsel\, Corporate DepartmentPaul Hastings\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMartin ToulouseDeputy Chief CounselU.S. Department of Energy\, Loan Program Office\n\n\n\n\n\nAlex SteinSenior CounselNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch and Keynote Speaker \n\n\n\nCommissioner Rory Christian\, CEM\, CEA New York State Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n12:40 PM – 1:55 PM: Panel 2: NAESB/Gas-Electric Harmonization \n\n\n\nThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has mandated that the National American Electric Standards Board ensure gas is available for electric reliability in the aftermath of Elliott and Uri storms.  We will hear from experts sharing their views from gas pipeline operators\, to electric grid operators\, to generation operators and end users to explore challenges and opportunities in light of this mandate and resulting NAESB work on this issue.  \n\n\n\n\n\nKevin FlynnChief Counsel\, FERC RelationsISO New England\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy BagotSenior Vice PresidentElectric Power Supply Association \n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea ChambersOf CounselDLA Piper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian FitzpatrickPrincipal Fuel Supply StrategistPJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\n\nChris SmithRegulatory CounselInterstate Natural Gas Association of America\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:05 PM – 3:20 PM: Panel 3: Transmission Infrastructure in NYS\n\n\n\nNew York State has robust and ambitious renewable energy targets and these targets cannot be met without development and expansion of the New York Transmission System to help accommodate interconnection and deliverability of clean energy to load centers in New York.  Over the years\, the New York Independent System Operator and the New York State Energy Research And Development Authority have conducted requests for proposals as such were directed by the New York Public Service Commission to help meet the State’s public policy goals.  This conversation will provoke an enriching discussion among representatives of several of the transmission developers selected to construct these transmission projects\, which will highlight information and background on the State’s RFP process and will more importantly explore what these projects are and how they will benefit the State of New York. \n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam Hollaway Ph.D.PartnerGibson\, Dunn & Crutcher LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAsha GandhiSenior Vice PresidentEnergyRe\n\n\n\n\n\nDonald JessomePresident and CEOTransmission Developers\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStuart NachmiasPresident and Chief Executive OfficerCon Edison Transmission\n\n\n\n\n\nPhil ToiaPresident\, NYPA DevelopmentNew York Power Authority\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:20 PM – 3:30 PM: Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Reception\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Northeast Sponsors (1)Event Sponsor Slides (1200 × 600 px)2 \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nSponsor the Meeting!\n\n\n\n\nCLE:This program is eligible for 3.75 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 4.5 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNearby Hotels\n\n\n\nEBA does not have a room block for this event\, but there are several nearby hotels that are available. Please see below. \n\n\n\n\n\nNew York Hilton Midtown1335 Avenue of the AmericasNew York\, New York\, 10019 \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Westin New York Grand Central212 E 42nd StNew York\, New York\, 10017 \n\n\n\n\n\nHyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue16 E 39th StreetNew York\, New York\, 10016 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: In-Person\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Meeting!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Type (In-Person)Early (ending May 31)RegularNonMemberAttorney/Energy Professional$345$395$500Government/Academic$125$175$250In House Counsel/Solo/Small Firm Attorney$225$275$500Students$35$35$50\n\n\n\nRegistration Type (Virtual)Early (Ending May 31)RegularNonMemberAttorney/Energy Professional$295$345$450Government/Academic$75$125$200In House Counsel/Solo/Small Firm Attorney$175$225$450Students$20$20$50\n\n\n\n\nRegistration PDF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee EBA’s Event Policies URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2023-northeast-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Gibson\, Dunn & Crutcher LLP\, 200 Park Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10166-0193\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NE-AM-2023-save-the-date-350-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230605T134500 DTSTAMP:20230523T131407Z CREATED:20230522T154118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T131407Z UID:10000028-1685967300-1685972700@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Louisiana Chapter Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Please join the Louisiana Chapter for this Luncheon. Hosted at Calcasieu\, this lunch will kick off with remarks from Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta. Space is limited\, secure your seat by registering now! \n\n\n\nCommissioner Eric SkrmettaLouisiana Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Louisiana Luncheon (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nCalcasieu\n\n\n\n930 Tchoupitoulas StreetNew Orleans\, Louisiana 70130United States URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/louisiana-chapter-luncheon/ LOCATION:Clacasieu\, 930 Tchoupitoulas Street\, New Orleans\, Louisiana\, 70130\, United States CATEGORIES:Louisiana Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lunch.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T210000 DTSTAMP:20230511T221950Z CREATED:20230209T210238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T221950Z UID:10000016-1683824400-1683838800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2023 CFEBA Annual Gala DESCRIPTION:Each year\, at the end of the first day of the EBA Annual Meeting and Conference\, the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association (CFEBA) holds its annual fundraising gala. This elegant event directly supports the foundation’s grant-giving activities. The support of EBA members and their organizations is critical to ensuring that CFEBA can continue to Power Positive Change this year and in the future. \n\n\n\nThe Gala will be held on the evening of Thursday\, May 11\, from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Marriot Marquis in Washington\, D.C. At this year’s event\, we will be honoring Nova Ukraine\, the 2023 Cornerstone Grant recipient. Nova Ukraine was granted $50\,000 toward the purchase of generators that support essential services in hospitals and warming centers throughout Ukraine. \n\n\n\nThe event will begin with a cocktail reception\, followed by a seated dinner with presentations by representatives from CFEBA and Nova Ukraine. We will also feature entertainment from Spiv Zhyttya\, a DC-based Ukrainian singing group! \n\n\n\n2023 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\nGuest Speakers from Nova Ukraine: \n\n\n\n\nKateryna Kovalenko\, Global General Manager\n\n\n\nNatalya Meyer\, Grant Management and Compliance Lead\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment: \n\n\n\n\nDC Ukrainian singing group Spiv Zhyttya to perform four songs URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2023-cfeba-annual-gala/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Washington\, DC\, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter,Chapter Events,Compliance and Enforcement,Electricity,Energy Professional Council,Finance, Transactions, & Investments,Gas, Oils, & Liquids,In-House Counsel Coalition,Louisiana Chapter,Masters Council,Midwest Chapter,Northeast Chapter,Practices,Professional Education Council,Rocky Mountain Chapter,Southern Chapter,Texas Chapter,Western Chapter,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CFEBA-gala-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230512T170000 DTSTAMP:20230427T184206Z CREATED:20221130T182503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T184206Z UID:10000004-1683792000-1683910800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2023 EBA Annual Meeting and Conference DESCRIPTION:Register now for the EBA’s Conference and Annual Meeting in Washington\, DC. Join us for an exciting two days of intriguing discussions\, exceptional professional development and an opportunity to build your personal network. \n\n\n\nPlease join us in person at Marriott Marquis in Washington\, D.C. for two days of discussions focused on all aspects of energy law\, policy and trends on May 11-12\, 2023. Attendees will include attorneys\, non-attorney professionals\, and students active 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\nTopics to be discussed include: transmission planning\, enforcement\, nuclear\, supply chain constraints\, duty of candor\, hydrogen\, CO2 sequestration\, and regulatory considerations for DER Aggregators. Full agenda coming soon! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Events and Chances to Connect:\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 11: \n\n\n\n\nYoung Lawyers and Masters Council Meet Up\n\n\n\nCharitable Foundation Annual Fundraising Gala\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 12: \n\n\n\n\nIn-House Counsel Meet Up\n\n\n\nNew Member and Chapter Meet Up \n\n\n\nCommittee Huddle \n\n\n\nFarewell Reception\n\n\n\nWashington Nationals vs. New York Mets (Reserve a ticket in our Champions Club seats for the Fireworks Friday Game at 7:05 PM)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration TypesEarly Member Rate(until April 14)Member Rate(after April 14)NonmemberAttorney and Energy Professional$990$1\,100$1\,295Young Lawyers*$825$945$1\,100In-House Counsel$500$575$600Government/Academic Attorney and Energy Professional$535$635$685Solo/Small Firm Attorney$550$665$1\,295Retiree$500$550$600Student$375$375$550Speakers Attending Both Days$375$375$375Speakers Attending One DayFREEFREEFREEMediaFREE w/discount codeFREE w/ discount code$1\,293\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration PDF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information \n\n\n\nMarriott Marquis (Conference Location) \n\n\n\n901 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington\, DC 20001 \n\n\n\nEBA has reserved a room block at the Marriott Marquis Hotel for the dates of May 9\, 2022 to May 13\, 2022. Our special rate is $499 per night plus tax. The block cut off is April 17th. The link to book within our block is posted below: \n\n\n\nhttps://book.passkey.com/go/2023EBA \n\n\n\nRenaissance Washington\, DC Downtown Hotel \n\n\n\n999 Ninth Street NWWashington\, DC 20001 \n\n\n\nEBA has reserved a room block at the Renaissance Washington\, DC Downtown Hotel for the dates of May 10\, 2022 to May 13\, 2022. Our special rate is $379 per night plus tax. The block cut off is April 18th. The link to book within our block is posted below: \n\n\n\nhttps://book.passkey.com/go/EBA2023 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSee Event Policies URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/eba-annual-meeting-and-conference-2023/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Washington\, DC\, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter,Chapter Events,Compliance and Enforcement,Electricity,Energy Professional Council,Finance, Transactions, & Investments,Gas, Oils, & Liquids,In-House Counsel Coalition,Louisiana Chapter,Masters Council,Midwest Chapter,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/2022/11/EBA-meeting-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T140000 DTSTAMP:20230404T192038Z CREATED:20230307T171236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T192038Z UID:10000019-1681475400-1681480800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Role of Nuclear Power in the Clean Energy Transition DESCRIPTION:Please join our Midwest Chapter for this informative virtual Energizer on the Role of Nuclear Power in the Clean Energy Transition. Panelists will discuss recent federal legislation with incentives for nuclear\, license renewal\, uprates\, SMRs/Advanced nuclear plants\, hydrogen\, data centers\, and reliance on Russian uranium. \n\n\n\n\n\nJennifer MooreCorporate CounselAmeren Services Company\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda JepsonNuclear Strategic Regulatory Policy ManagerXcel Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne LeidichPartnerPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nTimothy WalshPartnerPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP\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\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10\n\n\n\nSponsor this Energizer!\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Form URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/role-of-nuclear-power-in-the-clean-energy-transition/ LOCATION:District of Columbia CATEGORIES:CLE Events,Midwest Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/EBA-Upcoming-Event2-e1678301903743.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T160000 DTSTAMP:20230322T201457Z CREATED:20221130T182245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T201457Z UID:10000002-1679562000-1679587200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Southern Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our 2023 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting. The event will be in both Richmond\, VA and Atlanta\, GA with an option to connect virtually. Topics include transactive energy\, cryptocurrency mining and blockchain applications for grid modernization\, and a director and general counsels’ panel. \n\n\n\nRegistration is now closed for this event \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\n9:20 AM – 10:35 AM Panel 1: Transactive Energy Solutions to Achieve State Policy Goals and Customer Values\n\n\n\nTransactive energy encompasses moving to a new market\, customer\, and data-driven regulatory paradigm that enables the integration of all forms of distributed energy resources (DERs) into long-term resource planning\,  distribution system planning and operations.  \n\n\n\nOur panel will address these questions: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is the scope/definition of Transactive Energy (“TE”)?\n\n\n\nWhat are drivers of TE and what problems can TE address?\n\n\n\nHow can TE benefit the Grid\, Customers\, the Market and Communities?\n\n\n\nWhat Regulatory and Business Models are needed to implement TE?\n\n\n\nWhat are important Considerations for Regulators and How would TE affect the Role and Responsibilities of Regulators?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCliona Robb\, Esq DirectorThompsonMcMullan P.C.\n\n\n\n\n\nLarisa DobrianskyChief Business & Policy Innovation OfficerGeneral Microgrids Inc\n\n\n\n\n\nBob PauleyRetiredIndiana Utility Regulation Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nLeland SnookManaging Director\, Rate Design & Regulatory SolutionsDuke Energy Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n10:40 AM – 11:00 AM: Keynote Address: \n\n\n\nThe Honorable Jehmal T. HudsonJudge/CommissionerVirginia State Corporation Commission\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:45 PM Panel 2: Blockchain Applications for Grid Modernization\n\n\n\nBlockchain\, Bitcoin\, Crypto\, Mining\, Digital Ledgers and Microgrids; sounds like the makings for another blockbuster science fiction feature film from the likes of preeminent directors such as Steven Spielberg or George Lucas… In reality however\, these critical mechanisms are fast becoming mainstream in the public utility sector… So\, what are they?  Why should we care?  What’s in it for producers and consumers?  And most importantly\, how much is it going to cost us?   \n\n\n\n\n\nBrian TrebyEnergy ConsultantBrian D. Treby ConsultingPresidentEBA Southern Chapter \n\n\n\n\n\nSamuel ArmesFounder and PresidentFlorida Blockchain Business Association\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan BooeExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerNorth American Energy Standards Board Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph WitkowskiDirector of Technology Innovation The Energy Authority\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Panel 3: Director and General Counsel’s Panel\n\n\n\nAlmost every aspect of modern life involves energy… Heating\, cooling\, cooking\, bathing\, reading\, watching television\, charging laptops\, iPads\, cell phones\, etc… And with these energy consuming activities comes monthly energy bills based on such usage. How are those rates determined and by whom ? How does legislation (State and Federal) affect the bottom line on every monthly energy bill? \n\n\n\nThis panel will introduce you to representatives of the southern states’ commissions and professionals who appear before such commissions. These representatives function as the General Counsels for their respective Commissions or as the lead consumer advocates appearing before various state commissions. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss the differing commission structures in the South and share their expertise on such matters as judicial conduct\, ex parte communications\, open meeting requirements\, competency and the practice of utility law\, the often times dual advisory/advocacy roles of public utility practitioners\, gift restrictions and other trending issues. \n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth ShoenfeldSenior Assistant Bar CounselVirginia State Bar\n\n\n\n\n\nArlen BolstadDeputy General CounselVirginia State Corporation Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas BondDirector of UtilitiesGeorgia Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nNanette EdwardsExecutive DirectorOffice of Regulator Staff\, South Carolina\n\n\n\n\n\nAdria E. HarperAttorney SupervisorFlorida Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nSam WatsonDirector & General CounselNorth Carolina Utilities Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates (In-Person)Earlyends March 9(Members)Regular(Members)NonmemberAttorney/Energy Professional$250$275$300Gov’t/Academic Rate$175$225$250In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney$200$250$275Student$0$0$25\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates (Virtual)Earlyends March 9(Members)Regular(Members)NonmemberAttorney/Energy Professional$200$225$250Gov’t/Academic Rate$125$175$200In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney$150$200$225Student$0$0$0\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Southern Gold Sponsors12 \n\n \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\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\nGold – $1\,000\n\n\n\n\nTwo complimentary registrations\n\n\n\nUnlimited registrations at the Early Bird Price\n\n\n\nOpportunity to send one pre-event email to registrants approximately 10 days before themeeting\n\n\n\nAll marketing below\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver – $750\n\n\n\n\nOne complimentary registration\n\n\n\nUnlimited registrations at the Early Bird Price\n\n\n\nAll marketing below\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronze – $500\n\n\n\nAll Marketing Below \n\n\n\n\n\nAll Sponsors: \n\n\n\n\nLogo featured in all event marketing circulated to over 5\,000 attorneys & energy professionals\n\n\n\nListed in materials circulated to all attendees\n\n\n\nVerbal recognition at the opening by Chapter President during welcome remarks\n\n\n\nRecognition on the conference webpage\n\n\n\nLogo recognition on social media\n\n\n\n\nContact: Olivia Dwelley\, Meeting & Volunteer Relations at odwelley@eba-net.org.  \n\n\n\n\nSponsorship form\n\n\n\n\n\nSee EBA’s Event Policies URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/southern-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:District of Columbia CATEGORIES:Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Southern-Chapter-square.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR