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The Annual Law And Economics Forum
2023-10-26 18:00 - 2023-10-27 16:30 (America/New_York) | The Ranchmen’s Club, 710 13 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0K9, Canada
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.

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Thursday, October 26, 2023: Welcome Dinner

5 PM: Cocktail Hour

6 PM: Dinner

Dinner Keynote: Hon. Gary G. Mar, K.C., President and CEO, Canada West Foundation

Friday, October 27, 2023

8:00 AM – 8:10 AM: Welcome Remarks

8:10 AM – 9:25 AM: Challenges and Opportunities of the Electrify Everything Path to Net Zero

Electrify 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?

Moderator:

Robert Hanf, K.C., Non-Executive Director, Canadian Utilities Limited, Former President and CEO of Nova Scotia Power

Panelists:

Robert 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

9:25 AM – 10:40 AM: Transition to Net Zero: Who Decides?

Climate 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?

Moderator:

Steve McGrath, K.C., Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board

Panelists:

Dave 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

10:40 AM – 10:55 AM: Break

10:55 AM – 12:10 PM: Are Markets Up to the Decarbonization Challenge?

The 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?

Moderator: Anna Fung, K.C., Deputy Chair, British Columbia Utilities Commission

Panelists: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

12:10 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: The Case for the Importance of Data Planning in Electrification

As 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.

Moderator: Bob Heggie, Chief Executive, Alberta Utilities Commission

Panelists: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

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Afternoon Break

2:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Climate Change and the Role of the Economic Regulator

Over 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?

Moderator: Kristi Sebalj, Vice-Chair, Alberta Utilities Commission

Panelists: 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

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Closing Remarks

Thank 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.

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2023 Honorable Chief Judge Curtis L. Wagner Jr. Administrative Law Judges Reception
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Baker Botts L.L.P., 700 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
This reception honoring the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) is sponsored by the Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (FELJ) and supports publication of the Energy Law Journal.The Journal is in its 43rd year of publication with over 3,000 subscribers. It is a great resource for the energy industry and is a key benefit of EBA membership.Your attendance and sponsorship helps ensure that the Energy Law Journal remains the preeminent energy law publication.

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Mid-Year Energy Forum
2023-10-10 08:00 - 2023-10-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Westin Washington, DC Downtown, 999 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001
Join us for an exciting day and a half of compelling discussions, exceptional professional development and numerous opportunities to build your personal network.

The 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.

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Meet and Greet with Commissioner Tom Plant
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2138 W 32nd Ave. Suite 300, Denver, Colorado, 80211, United States
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.

FREE for members$15 for nonmembers

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Commissioner Tom PlantColorado Public Utilities Commission

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In-House Counsel Coalition Co-Sponsored Webinar
2023-09-07 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DC
The EBA In-House Counsel Coalition, in collaboration with ACC (Association of Corporate Counsel), plan to host an ethics CLE for members focused on ethical considerations for in-house counsel, including emerging issues around the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

With the advent of ChatGPT and other AI initiatives counsel need to consider the legal and commercial risks as well as their client obligations when engaging with these new emerging technologies. Other aspects of the program will include recurring issues for in-house counsel, including compensation, conflicts, and confidentiality.

Join us on Thursday, September 7th from 2-3:30 pm EST for important ethical guidance.

Jack Tanner of Fairfield and Woods in Denver will be our presenter.

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Registration Types Member Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10

Texas Chapter Happy Hour
2023-08-24 18:00 (America/New_York) | True Anomaly Brewing Co., 2012 Dallas St., Houston, Texas, 77003, United States
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!

FREE for EBA members

$15 for nonmembers

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Microgrids: A Forward-Thinking Approach to Sustainable Residential Energy
2023-08-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | DC
Please join our Southern Chapter for this informative webinar on Microgrids! Registration information available below.

This session will cover:

The benefits of microgrids and disadvantages of microgrids

How microgrids are being used across the country

How does the BlockEnergy microgrid differ from other microgrids?

What regulatory changes, if any, are needed for scaling of microgrids?

What is the impact of microgrids on the need for high voltage transmission into the load center served by the microgrid?

What efforts are made alongside development of the microgrid to encourage conservation of energy?

Cindy MillerHeadCindy Miller LLC

Louise-Anne ComeauVP of Governmental Relations BlockEnergy

Bobbi Dillow-WalshVice President of Sales & Commercial DevelopmentBlockEnergy

Deborah PeacockPresident and CEOPeacock Law

Jim PlourdeFederal Business DirectorSiemens Smart Infrastructure

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Registration Types Member Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10

Please note that we are not offering CLE credit for this Webinar.

Rocky Mountain Chapter Happy Hour
2023-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St., Denver, CO 80202, Colorado, 80202, United States
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!

2023 YLC Summer Intern Reception
2023-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Bar Deco, 717 6th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
Join us in a toast to our summer interns at EBA’s Young Lawyers Council Summer Intern Reception! We’ll be at Bar Deco (717 6th St NW) in Washington, D.C. on July 20 from 6-8 pm.

An intern’s summer experience often shapes whether they pursue a career in energy law. We know they would appreciate the opportunity to connect with experienced professionals in the EBA community. Let’s give them a warm welcome! Registration and Sponsorship information below.

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The Role of Transmission in the Energy Resource Transition
2023-07-14 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | DC
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.

Both 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:

How the transmission planning and interconnection processes affect the development and integration on new resources into the grid

Recent developments from the perspectives of the grid operator, state regulators, and affected transmission developers

FERC initiatives with respect to both transmission planning and interconnection queue reforms as they may affect potential reforms

**Registration is now closed for this event**

Aaron BloomExecutive Director TransmissionNextEra Energy, Inc.

Natasha HendersonDirector, System PlanningSouthwest Power Pool

Daniel KlineDirector, Power Delivery (T&D) Planning & PolicyEntergy

Brad PopeDirector of Legal and Regulatory AffairsOrganization of MISO States

Andy WitmeierDirector of Resource UtilizationMidcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO)

Jamie Hurst WattsPartnerLong Law FirmPresidentEBA Louisiana Chapter

Michael Kessler Managing Assistant General Counsel Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc. President EBA Midwest Chapter

Registration Types Member Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10

CLE: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.

To Receive CLE Credit:

If 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

Scholarships:

EBA 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.

FELJ Author Talk: It's Time To Reconsider Single-Clearing Price Mechanisms in U.S. Energy Markets
2023-07-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Dentons, 1900 K Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006
The Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (FELJ) invites you to an author talk, It’s Time To Reconsider Single-Clearing Price Mechanisms in U.S. Energy Markets, on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Hear Commissioner Mark C. Christie discuss his article.

READ THE ARTICLE IN ADVANCE: It’s Time To Reconsider Single-Clearing Price Mechanisms in U.S. Energy Markets

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The Honorable Mark C. ChristieCommissionerFederal Energy Regualtory Commission

Ex Officio, ELJ Editor in ChiefHarvey L. ReiterPartnerStinson LLP

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Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP799 9th Street NWSuite 1000 Washington, DC 20001-4501,

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2023 Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Meeting
2023-06-28 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Holland & Hart LLP – Denver, 555 17th St. Unit 3200, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States
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!

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12:00 Check-in and Lunch

12:30 – 1:30 PM Panel 1: Electric Infrastructure Security Issues

In 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.

Craig N. JohnsonDirector of Government Relations and General CounselColorado Rural Electric Association

Jeremy DreyerChief Executive OfficerSkyHelm

1:45 – 2:45 PM Panel 2: Midstream Gathering & Processing Agreements 101

Crude 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.

Ashley Garber BrownerGeneral CounselLF Bioenergy

Ryan Martin AssociateHolland & Hart LLP

Sam NiebruggePartnerDavis Graham & Stubbs LLP

3:00 – 4:00 PM Panel 3: Private/Public Transmission Development in the West

Robust 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.

Austin RueschhoffAssociateHolland & Hart LLP

Erik AaboeEnergy Transition SpecialistNew Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority

Maury GalbraithExecutive DirectorColorado Electric Transmission Authority

Erin GreenAttorney-Advisor, Transmission Infrastructure ProgramWestern Area Power Administration

4:00 Networking Happy Hour

MemberNonmemberEnergy Attorney/Professional$150$225Government/Academic$105$150Student$0$35

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Law Student Speed Networking
2023-06-27 17:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | George Washington University Law School, Jacob Burns Law Library, 716 20th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20052, United States
The Energy Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association are excited to hold a speed networking event, hosted by George Washington University Law School. This program is designed to connect law students with energy law practitioners in multiple practice settings including:

Law firms, small and large

Regulators

In-house

Nonprofit

The event will close with a networking reception. Meet respected, practicing attorneys and hone your networking skills!

You must be a law student or summer associate with an interest in energy law to attend. Registration is required and space is limited.

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Andrea WolfmanOf CounselDavis Wright Tremaine LLP

Jane RuegerPartnerPerkins Coie

Ian ShavitzPartner, Environment & EnergyLippes Mathias

Justin MoellerAssistant General Counsel – Federal Regulatory AffairsNextEra Energy

Michael JensenSenior Counsel & Director of Regulatory AffairsWaste Management

Judge Andrew SattenActing Chief AdministrativeLaw JudgeFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Regine BausLegal Counsel to Commissioner Mark ChristieFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Brandon FlickSupervisory Attorney-AdviserFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Benjamin NussdorfVice President for Industry & Regulatory Affairs and General CounselNational Propane Gas Association

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Energy Law Academy Course 106: Electric Industry Technology for Lawyers
2023-06-22 12:00 - 2023-06-23 12:00 (America/New_York) | Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, 1100 West 116th Avenue, Westminster, Colorado, 80234, United States
The purpose of this EBA Energy Law Academy course is to provide attorneys who are new to the practice of energy law in the electric industry a foundational understanding of the basic technology in the industry. Our faculty will cover basic technology fundamentals and core concepts. The course also provides an overview of key legal and policy issues affecting the electric industry today.

Day 1:

1:10 – 2:15 PM: Introductory Concepts

In this segment of the course, participants will learn the basic terminology and concepts for understanding the technology behind the electric grid, such as the basic tools for measuring electricity, the difference between capacity and energy, the difference between real and reactive power, and the difference between direct and alternating current. Students will gain an understanding of how today’s electrical grid is configured – and why.

James ChoGrid Operations Performance Oprimization AnalystTri-State Generation

2:30 – 3:45 PM: GenerationThis segment of the course will address the basic technological concepts underlying electric generation, followed by an in-depth review of the various types of generating technologies. Students will gain an understanding the basics of generation, including the difference between baseload, intermediate, peak and intermittent generation; heat rate; blackstart generators; and station power. Our instructors will then discuss different types of generation – coal, natural gas, and nuclear – and the environmental controls that are used in power plants using those fuels. The session will wrap up with a discussion of renewable generation (hydropower, wind, solar, and biomass).

Matthew AdelekeOffice of Electric ReliabilityFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Deepak RamlatchanDirector, Division of Engineering and LogisticsFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

4:00 – 5:30 PM: Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

This segment of the seminar will address new technologies that perform a power supply function. The session will cover the basics of distributed generation (DG) technologies, including combined heat and power and small renewable generators and how they are integrated with the electric grid. The session will also address energy storage, energy efficiency, and demand response, including how they are dispatched by grid operators. Our instructors also will cover emerging issues such as the impact of the Internet of Things and electric vehicles.

Deepak RamlatchanDirector, Division of Engineering and LogisticsFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Matthew AdelekeOffice of Electric ReliabilityFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Day 2:

8:15 – 9:45 AM: Distribution

This segment of the program will focus on the equipment that is used in the delivery of electricity to retail consumers. Students will gain an understanding of the difference between network and radial systems, where and why electric meters are located, operational issues faced by utility operators, how key distribution equipment such as protection systems and transformers work, and what happens in a control room – the place where operation of the electric grid all comes together.

James ChoGrid Operations Performance Oprimization AnalystTri-State Generation

10:00 – 11:30 AM: Transmission

This part of the program will focus on the equipment that is used to deliver electricity from generators to distribution systems and between distribution systems. Students will gain an understanding of the key components of the transmission system such as towers, insulators and conductors, how transmission systems are designed (including concepts such as stability and thermal limits), and operational issues confronted by transmission operators (including loop flows and vegetation management).

James ChoGrid Operations Performance Oprimization AnalystTri-State Generation

11:30 – 12:30: Operations Center Tour

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TypeMember RateNon-Member RateVirtual Participation$290$315Attorney/Energy Professional$390$415Young Lawyer$315$415Government Attorney/EP/Academic$365$415Solo Attorney/Small Firm$390$415Student$140$415

EBA does not have a hotel block for this event. Please see nearby hotels listed below.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver North/Westminster12080 Melody Drive, Westminster, Colorado, USA, 80234

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver – Thornton83 East 120th Avenue Thornton, Colorado, 80233

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Denver North – Thornton12030 Grant StreetThornton, CO 80241

CLE Statement:

This program is eligible for 6.83 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 8.2 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.

2023 Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting
2023-06-14 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York, 10166-0193, United States
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!

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10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Welcome Remarks

10:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Panel 1: Financing the Energy Transition

The 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.

Kurt StrunkManaging DirectorNational Economic Research Associates, Inc.

Vikram BakshiManaging DirectorSkyline Renewables LLC

David AvilaOf Counsel, Corporate DepartmentPaul Hastings

Martin ToulouseDeputy Chief CounselU.S. Department of Energy, Loan Program Office

Alex SteinSenior CounselNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch and Keynote Speaker

Commissioner Rory Christian, CEM, CEA New York State Public Service Commission

12:40 PM – 1:55 PM: Panel 2: NAESB/Gas-Electric Harmonization

The 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.

Kevin FlynnChief Counsel, FERC RelationsISO New England

Nancy BagotSenior Vice PresidentElectric Power Supply Association

Andrea ChambersOf CounselDLA Piper

Brian FitzpatrickPrincipal Fuel Supply StrategistPJM Interconnection

Chris SmithRegulatory CounselInterstate Natural Gas Association of America

2:05 PM – 3:20 PM: Panel 3: Transmission Infrastructure in NYS

New 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.

William Hollaway Ph.D.PartnerGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Asha GandhiSenior Vice PresidentEnergyRe

Donald JessomePresident and CEOTransmission Developers, Inc.

Stuart NachmiasPresident and Chief Executive OfficerCon Edison Transmission

Phil ToiaPresident, NYPA DevelopmentNew York Power Authority

3:20 PM – 3:30 PM: Closing Remarks

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Reception

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CLE: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.

To Receive CLE Credit:

If 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

Scholarships:

EBA 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.

Nearby Hotels

EBA does not have a room block for this event, but there are several nearby hotels that are available. Please see below.

New York Hilton Midtown1335 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, New York, 10019

The Westin New York Grand Central212 E 42nd StNew York, New York, 10017

Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue16 E 39th StreetNew York, New York, 10016

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Registration 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

Registration 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

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Young Lawyers Council Co-Sponsored Happy Hour
2023-06-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Wunder Garten, 1101 First Street NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002
Please join EBA’s Young Lawyer Council, FERC’s Americans of Middle Eastern and North African Heritage (AMENAH), Asian Pacific Americans of FERC (APA FERC), FERC’s Women emPOWERing Women (WeW), and FERC’s Queer Employee Resource Committee (QERC) for a summer kickoff happy hour. This is a great opportunity to meet, network, and socialize with your friends and colleagues in the energy industry.

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Electricity Steering Committee Half-Day Event
2023-06-06 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Norton Rose Fulbright, 799 9th Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001-4501, United States
EBA’s Electricity Steering Committee is hosting a half-day event! This program will kick off with keynote remarks from the Honorable Richard Glick, followed by two informational panels and a reception.

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2:05 PM – 2:30 PM Keynote Remarks and Q&A Session: Former FERC Chairman Richard Glick

2:35 PM – 3:45 PM Panel 1: Transmission Rights of First Refusal: Legal and Policy Considerations

There is renewed focus on transmission ROFRs as the US Supreme Court considers addressing the constitutionality of Texas’ law restricting development of certain transmission projects to incumbent transmission owners and FERC considers whether to authorize federal ROFRs for certain transmission projects. Our panel will discuss recent developments in this area, the constitutional boundaries for state ROFR laws, and whether transmission ROFRs are warranted as a policy matter.

Nick CicaleFERC CounselGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Larry GasteigerExecutive DirectorWIRES

Jane RuegerPartnerPerkins Coie LLP

Sharon SegnerSenior Vice PresidentLS Power Development

3:50 PM – 5:00 PM Panel 2: Mandates v. Market Incentives for Inverter-Based Resources

As more inverter-based resources interconnect to the Bulk-Power System, are regulators and electric market operators striking the right balance between issuing mandates and encouraging the evolution of markets to recognize all the generation attributes and services that each type of resource could offer? Our panel will discuss the latest developments in this area and whether more should be done to compensate inverter-based resources and other generation resources for their necessary attributes through market mechanisms.

Alan RukinAttorney-Advisor, Office of the General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Susan BruceAttorneyMcNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Michael GogginVice PresidentGrid Strategies LLC

Steven ShparberMemberClark Hill PLC.

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Louisiana Chapter Luncheon
2023-06-05 12:15 - 13:45 (America/New_York) | Clacasieu, 930 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, United States
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!

Commissioner Eric SkrmettaLouisiana Public Service Commission

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930 Tchoupitoulas StreetNew Orleans, Louisiana 70130United States

2023 CFEBA Annual Gala
2023-05-11 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
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.

The 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.

The 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!

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Guest Speakers from Nova Ukraine:

Kateryna Kovalenko, Global General Manager

Natalya Meyer, Grant Management and Compliance Lead

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DC Ukrainian singing group Spiv Zhyttya to perform four songs

2023 EBA Annual Meeting and Conference
2023-05-11 08:00 - 2023-05-12 17:00 UTC | Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
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.

Please 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.

Topics 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!

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Special Events and Chances to Connect:

Thursday, May 11:

Young Lawyers and Masters Council Meet Up

Charitable Foundation Annual Fundraising Gala

Friday, May 12:

In-House Counsel Meet Up

New Member and Chapter Meet Up

Committee Huddle

Farewell Reception

Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets (Reserve a ticket in our Champions Club seats for the Fireworks Friday Game at 7:05 PM)

Registration 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

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Hotel Information

Marriott Marquis (Conference Location)

901 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, DC 20001

EBA 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:

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Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel

999 Ninth Street NWWashington, DC 20001

EBA 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:

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Co-Sponsored Event: Network Like a Pro: Introductions that Spark Conversations
2023-05-04 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | DC
Holland & Hart’s Women’s Forum presents

Network Like a Pro: Introductions that Spark Conversations

Join the women of Holland & Hart, along with expert guest presenters Alyce Blum and Renee Larson from Articulated Intelligence, for an evening of professional development and networking with peers in the DC area. This engaging presentation will take place in the new space of Holland & Hart’s DC office followed by a networking reception on the terrace.

Thursday, May 4, 2023Holland & Hart: 505 9th St. NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC5:30 PM ET: Arrival & refreshments5:45 – 6:45 PM ET: Presentation Network Like a Pro: Introductions that Spark Conversations6:45 – 8:00 PM ET: Reception & networking

Please register here to attend, as space is limited. We look forward to you joining us!

Role of Nuclear Power in the Clean Energy Transition
2023-04-14 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | DC
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.

Jennifer MooreCorporate CounselAmeren Services Company

Amanda JepsonNuclear Strategic Regulatory Policy ManagerXcel Energy

Anne LeidichPartnerPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Timothy WalshPartnerPillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

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Energy Law Academy Course 109: Introduction to Hydropower
2023-03-30 08:00 - 2023-03-31 12:00 (America/Anchorage) | Perkins Coie LLP, 1201 3rd Ave #4900, Seattle, Washington, 98101
Energy Law Academy Course 109 focuses on Hydropower. Please join us in-person at Perkins Coie LLP’s Seattle office, for this two-day educational event.

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The EBA Energy Law Academy focuses on the core legal and regulatory concepts and basic industry fundamentals that every energy law practitioner needs for success. The overall goal of the Academy is to provide attorneys and energy professionals with a comprehensive foundation of the various aspects of the energy law sector. Upon completion, Academy students will have a greater understanding of the major subject matter areas so they can better approach, research, and evaluate the issues their clients face.

The purpose of this EBA Energy Law Academy course is to provide attorneys who are new to the practice of hydroelectric law a foundational understanding of the hydroelectric industry and how it is regulated. Our faculty will teach hydropower industry fundamentals and core regulatory and legal concepts. The course also provides an overview of key legal and policy issues affecting the industry today.

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Day 1

8:00 – 8:10: Welcome Remarks

8:10 – 9:10: What is Hydropower

Christopher HayesSenior Advisor, Technical Programs and TrainingNational Hydropower Association

Historical Perspective

Types of Hydropower Facilities

Role of Hydropower in Electric System and Markets

The Regulation of Hydropower

9:10 – 10:00: Legal Overview

James Hancock Partner Balch & Bingham LLP

Historical Perspective

Federal Power Act

Key Environmental Statutes

10:00 – 10:15: Break

10:15 – 12:15: FERC Authorization of Non-Federal Hydropower

John KatzDeputy Associate General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Types of Authorizations

Licensing Processes

Key Statutory Provisions

12:15 – 1:00: Networking Lunch

1:00 – 6:30: Optional Tour of Puget Sound Energy hydroelectric facility at Snoqualmie Falls

Learn more about Snoqualmie Falls Hydroelectric Project

Day 2

8:00 – 8:15: Welcome and Day 1 Recap

8:15 – 9:15: Overlapping Jurisdiction Issues in Licensing

Nakia ArringtonAssociateVan Ness Feldman, LLP

FERC and Other Federal Agencies

FERC and State Agencies

9:15 – 9:30: Break

9:30 – 10:15: FERC Administration of Non-Federal Hydropower

Paige EspyGeneral AttorneyFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

License Implementation and Compliance

License Amendments

Enforcement

License Reopeners

License Surrender

Decommissioning

10:15 – 10:30: Break

10:30 – 11:30: Other Federal Agency Administration of Non-Federal Hydropower

Charles R. SensibaPartner Troutman Pepper

Bureau of Reclamation Authorization

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Leasing of MHK Technologies

Army Corps of Engineers Authorization

11:30 – 12:00: Regulatory and Policy Issues Affecting Hydropower Today

Laura G. ZagarOffice Managing PartnerPerkins Coie LLP

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Southern Chapter Annual Meeting
2023-03-23 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | DC
Please join us for our 2023 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting. The event will be in both Richmond, VA and Atlanta, GA with an option to connect virtually. Topics include transactive energy, cryptocurrency mining and blockchain applications for grid modernization, and a director and general counsels’ panel.

Registration is now closed for this event

Atlanta: Alston & Bird One Atlantic Center 1201 West Peachtree Street Suite 4900 Atlanta, GA 30309-3424

Richmond: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP 951 E Byrd St, Richmond, VA 23219

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

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

Our panel will address these questions:

What is the scope/definition of Transactive Energy (“TE”)?

What are drivers of TE and what problems can TE address?

How can TE benefit the Grid, Customers, the Market and Communities?

What Regulatory and Business Models are needed to implement TE?

What are important Considerations for Regulators and How would TE affect the Role and Responsibilities of Regulators?

Cliona Robb, Esq DirectorThompsonMcMullan P.C.

Larisa DobrianskyChief Business & Policy Innovation OfficerGeneral Microgrids Inc

Bob PauleyRetiredIndiana Utility Regulation Commission

Leland SnookManaging Director, Rate Design & Regulatory SolutionsDuke Energy Corporation

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM: Keynote Address:

The Honorable Jehmal T. HudsonJudge/CommissionerVirginia State Corporation Commission

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

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

Brian TrebyEnergy ConsultantBrian D. Treby ConsultingPresidentEBA Southern Chapter

Samuel ArmesFounder and PresidentFlorida Blockchain Business Association

Jonathan BooeExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerNorth American Energy Standards Board Inc.

Joseph WitkowskiDirector of Technology Innovation The Energy Authority

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

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

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

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

Elizabeth ShoenfeldSenior Assistant Bar CounselVirginia State Bar

Arlen BolstadDeputy General CounselVirginia State Corporation Commission

Thomas BondDirector of UtilitiesGeorgia Public Service Commission

Nanette EdwardsExecutive DirectorOffice of Regulator Staff, South Carolina

Adria E. HarperAttorney SupervisorFlorida Public Service Commission

Sam WatsonDirector & General CounselNorth Carolina Utilities Commission

Registration 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

Registration 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

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Atlanta:

AC Hotel Atlanta Midtown

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Richmond:

Omni Hotels and Resorts Richmond

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2023 Enforcers & Defenders Forum
2023-03-09 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20037
The 2023 Enforcers and Defenders Forum will take place on Thursday, March 9 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Hunton Andrews Kurth’s offices in D.C. with an Enforcers’ panel, Defenders’ panel, and networking event.

This popular event provides a forum to discuss current issues related to enforcement and compliance in the energy sector. Our goal for this event is to share perspectives from regulators with enforcement responsibilities as well as attorneys who work with energy market participants on enforcement and compliance matters.

Please note: this event is not open to the press and is not being recorded.

2:05 PM – 3:20 PM: Enforcers Panel

Michael BrooksPartnerBracewell LLP

Paul HayeckDeputy Director, Division of EnforcementCommodity Futures Trading Commission

Jeremy MedovoyDeputy Director of EnforcementFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Tom ScanlonManaging Enforcement Counsel ReliabilityFirst

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM: Defenders Panel

Daniel MullenPartnerSteptoe & Johnson LLP

David ApplebaumPartnerJones Day

The HonorableJoseph KelliherCo-Leader, Energy Practice GroupFEDARBSenior AdvisorCARBONSINK LLCPrincipalTHREE ACORNS

Michael SorrellDeputy General Counsel Futures Industry Association

John McCaffreySenior Regulatory CounselAmerican Public Power Association

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Co-Sponsored Event: ESG and Anti-ESG for the Association of Corporate Counsel
2023-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | DC
Associates Majidah Cochran (Washington, DC) and Kirstin Gruver (Seattle) will present an Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Environmental & Sustainability Network Legal Update webinar, “The ESG and Anti-ESG Convergence” on Tuesday, March 7, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET. This program is co-sponsored by the ACC Energy Network and the Energy Bar Association.

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies have attracted a groundswell of critics within private and public companies and federal and state governments. The interplay of this Anti-ESG movement and the energy transition has come to light with a growing number of Anti-ESG bills, shareholder proposals, and climate change litigation. During this webinar, our speakers will provide a high-level overview of developments within the Anti-ESG movement, discuss the relatively broad support for ESG, and share helpful tips about how to navigate the legal risks present when ESG and Anti-ESG converge.

If you are a corporate counsel and would like to register for this Legal Update webinar, please click here. If you are not an ACC member, please email events@bdlaw.com for more information.

Beveridge & Diamond is proud to sponsor the ACC Environmental and Sustainability Network, a group that enhances the ability of ACC members to practice environmental law. The Network provides resources, peer connections, and other support for member companies on environmental and sustainability issues for facilities and products, including project development and worker health and safety issues.

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2023 EBA Western Chapter Annual Meeting
2023-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square, 335 Powell St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Please join us for our 2023 Western Chapter Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The event will kick off with a reception on March 1, followed by a full day of educational programs. Topics to be discussed include: interconnection/transmission, WRAP and resource procurement, the water and energy nexus, and regionalization.

Please note that this event is in-person only and registration will end on Feb. 28 at 5:00 PM (ET).

Wednesday, March 1, 2023: 5:00 – 7:00: Welcome Reception

Thursday, March 2:

8:00 – 9:00: Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15: Welcome Remarks

9:15 – 10:30: Panel 1: An Update on Western Regionalization Efforts

With the advent of the Western Energy Imbalance Market, the idea of wide-area markets in the West has gone from political fantasy to operational reality. Now, there are multiple markets being considered in the West, as the California ISO has extended the WEIM and recently received its Board and Governing Body approval for an Extended Day Ahead Market. The Southwest Power Pool has initiated its own imbalance market dubbed the Western Energy Imbalance Service and is developing Markets+, an Day Ahead Market option which several utilities are helping develop. Our panel includes representatives from the CAISO, SPP, and Western utilities to discuss the latest developments and how they see market evolution in the West.

Tony BraunAttorneyBraun Blaising & Wynne, P.C.

Anna McKennaVice President Market Policy and PerformanceCalifornia ISO

Josh RobertsonDirector, Regulatory Policy &Strategic EngagementSalt River Project

Paul SuskieExecutive Vice President, Regulatory Policy and General CounselSouthwest Power Pool

10:45 – 12:00: Panel 2: Resource Adequacy in the West – All WRAP’ED Up Or Just Getting Started?

The Western Interconnection faces a looming resource adequacy shortfall in anticipation of upcoming thermal generation retirements and increasing integration of intermittent renewables—all of which are occurring against the backdrop of persistent drought conditions and extreme weather events throughout the region. This panel will explore these issues as well as check-in on recent efforts to formalize a resource adequacy regime outside of a traditional RTO/ISO framework: the Western Resource Adequacy Program (“WRAP”).

Eric KormanPrincipalAnalysis Group, Inc.

Greg BassDirector, Western Regulatory and Legislative AffairsCalpine Energy Solutions

Sarah EdmondsPresident & CEOWestern Power Pool

Mike WildingVice President, Energy Supply ManagementPacifiCorp

12:00 – 12:45: Lunch

12:45 – 1:15: Keynote

Elliot MainzerPresident and Chief Executive OfficerCALIFORNIA ISO

1:15 – 2:30: Panel 3: Electrification: Challenges and Opportunities

As efforts ramp up to electrify more sectors of our economy, challenges, opportunities, and a host of other considerations rise to the forefront. How might public policy, energy costs, and technology drive electrification in the future? What type of infrastructure investments are required to address the respective challenges of electrification? How might electrification affect marginalized communities? This panel convenes a diverse set of perspectives to consider these and many other questions.

Marna P. AnningEnergy and Climate AttorneyTURN – The Utility Reform Network

Tara KaushikManaging Director, Regulatory RelationsSouthern California Edison

Despina NiehausDirector of Strategic PlanningSoCalGas

Nancy RyanPartnereMobility Advisors

2:30 – 3:00 Networking Break

3:00 – 4:15: Panel 4: Water and Energy Nexus in the West

Water usage has historically been, and remains today, integral to the energy, agriculture, recreational, and economic development in the West. Whether utilized in the course of generating electricity, food and biofuels production, or consumed directly by households, water is subject to multiple competing uses, which are themselves often independently managed and regulated. This panel will explore these important issues and what considerations may be on the horizon for stakeholders.

L. William (Bill) StaudenmaierPartnerSnell & Wilmer L.L.P.

Rami Kahlon Director of Regulatory AffairsCalifornia Water ServiceFormer Director, Water DivisionCalifornia Public Utilities Commission

Dr. David RaffChief EngineerBureau of Reclamation

Catherine J.K. SandovalProfessorSanta Clara University School of Law

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THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION IS February 16, 2022

Registration RatesEarlyends Feb 16(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

CLE Statement:

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.

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

335 Powell St.San Francisco, CA 94102

EBA’s room block at the Westin is now full. Please see below for a list of nearby hotels.

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

Grand Hyatt

The Beacon Grand

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Young Lawyers Council Co-Sponsored Happy Hour
2023-02-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | City-State Brewing Co., 705 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, 20017
Please join EBA’s Young Lawyer Council, FERC’s Women Empowering Women, and Asian Pacific Americans of FERC for an informal happy hour! This is a great opportunity to meet, network, and socialize with your friends and colleagues in energy.

FELJ Author Talk: The Chilean Case on Improving Power Transmission
2023-02-23 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Dentons, 1900 K Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006
The Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (FELJ) invites you to an author talk, The Chilean Case on Improving Power Transmission Within the Non-Conventional Renewable Energies Paradigm, on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Hear Sebastián Luengo-Troncoso discuss his article.

READ THE ARTICLE IN ADVANCE: The Chilean Case on Improving Power Transmission Within the Non-Conventional Renewable Energies Paradigm

Justin MirabalSenior Managing AssociateDENTONS US LLP

Sebastián Luengo-TroncosoGraduate Teaching AssistantGEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER

*Registration for in-person attendance is now closed. Virtual registration is still open.

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Rocky Mountain Chapter Happy Hour
2023-02-16 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Water Grill, 1691 Market St., Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States
