BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EBA - ECPv6.15.18//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/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T235959 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250527T200733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T204732Z UID:10000104-1750809600-1750982399@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Energy Law Academy Course 102: An Introduction to Electricity and Electric Rate Regulation DESCRIPTION:The goal of Course 102 is to provide an overview of electric regulation at the federal and state levels. The course begins with a brief overview of how electricity is generated\, transmitted\, and delivered to customers\, and covers key legal milestones in electric regulation since commercial electric service began in the 1870s. \n\n\n\nThe course explains how state and federal jurisdiction over different segments of the industry emerged under the Federal Power Act of 1935 and later legislation\, including the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 and the Energy Policy Acts of 1992 and 2005. We will review key regulatory concepts underlying all forms of regulation\, from traditional cost-of-service regulation to the parameters for setting market-based rates. \n\n\n\nThe course will also cover alternative regulatory regimes\, development of competitive wholesale and retail electric markets\, enforcement of the prohibition against market manipulation\, the role of Regional Transmission Organizations\, and the reliability regime administered by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation.View Speaker Bios Here \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. The recordings of the presentations will be available on EBA On-Demand after the program ends. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 25 \n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 12:15 PM (Mountain Time): Registration and Lunch\n\n\n\n12:15 – 12:30 PM: Welcome and Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30 PM: Introduction to Electric Utility Industry and Legal and Economic Overview\n\n\n\nThis session will provide an overview of the electric utility industry. Our faculty will also address the extent and limits of state and federal jurisdiction under state law and the Federal Power Act (FPA). Our faculty will cover: \n\n\n\n\nThe Basics of the Electric Utility Industry\n\n\n\nState Regulation and Limitations (“Attleboro Gap”)\n\n\n\nFederal Regulation under the FPA\n\n\n\nFERC Enforcement Authority\n\n\n\nRole of Non-Jurisdictonal Utilities\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan FrankPartnerEversheds Sutherland\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:15 PM: Key Regulatory Constructs\n\n\n\nIn this session\, our faculty will explore key regulatory constructs used in electric rate regulatory matters\, including: \n\n\n\n\nJust and Reasonable Rates\n\n\n\nPrudent Investment\n\n\n\nUsed and Useful Investment\n\n\n\nKnown and Measurable Costs\n\n\n\nCost Causation and Subsidization\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan SchneiderPartnerStinson LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15 – 2:30 PM: Break\n\n\n\n2:30 – 4:30 PM: Traditional Cost-of-Service Regulation\n\n\n\nIn this session\, our faculty will do a deep-dive into the world of traditional cost-of-service regulation in the electric utility industry. In particular\, our faculty will explore the five-step process to determine regulated rates: \n\n\n\n\nRevenue requirement\n\n\n\nCost functionalization\n\n\n\nCost classification and the FERC Uniform System of Accounts\n\n\n\nCost allocation\n\n\n\nRate and tariff design\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElisabeth LatoneBranch Chief\, Office of Administrative LitigationFederal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:30 – 5:30 PM: Reliability Regulation\n\n\n\nIn this session\, our faculty will provide an overview of the regulation of reliability under Section 215 of the Federal Power Act\, including: \n\n\n\n\nFPA Section 215 – responsibilities of the Electric Reliability Organization (NERC) and FERC\n\n\n\nStandards development process\n\n\n\nEnforcement and settlement practice\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeigh Anne Faugust Managing Attorney of the Reliability Group in the Office of General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 26 \n\n\n\n8:00 – 8:15 AM (Mountain Time): Opening Remarks and Recap\n\n\n\n8:15 – 9:00 AM: Alternative Regulatory Structures\n\n\n\nIn this session\, our faculty will discuss alternatives to traditional cost-of-service regulation\, such as market-based rates. Topics to be discussed include: \n\n\n\n\nLegal and economic basis for market-based rates\n\n\n\nMarket analysis\n\n\n\nScope of traditional regulation\n\n\n\nMixed regulation – when some components are competitive and others are not\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolo Soto\, Ph.D.Manager (Supervisory Energy Industry Analyst)\, Market-Based Rate Program Federal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:45 AM: FERC Oversight of Market Manipulation\n\n\n\nIn this session\, our faculty will provide an introduction to FERC’s oversight of the wholesale power markets using its enforcement authority over market manipulation. \n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan SchneiderPartnerStinson LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 11:15 AM: Diverse Market Structures\n\n\n\nIn this session\, our faculty will provide an overview of the various market structures across the nation and the regulatory implications of having diverse market structures. Topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nEvolution of competitive generation – from PURPA to RTOs\n\n\n\nRTOs – purpose\, authority\, and regulation\n\n\n\nNon-RTO regions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher (C.J.) PolitoPartnerSidley Austin LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Overview of Relevant Electric Markets and Products\n\n\n\nIn this session\, our faculty will explore the various markets and products in electricity\, including: \n\n\n\n\nEnergy (day-ahead\, real-time)\n\n\n\nCapacity (in some RTOs)\n\n\n\nAncillary Services\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPolo Soto\, Ph.D.Manager (Supervisory Energy Industry Analyst)\, Market-Based Rate Program Federal Energy Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM: Closing Remarks\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n ne am hosts (1) \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nTypeMember 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\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 8.75 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 10.5 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 Colorado for this event. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/energy-law-academy-course-102-an-introduction-to-electricity-and-electric-rate-regulation/ LOCATION:Colorado Attorney General’s Office\, 1700 Lincoln Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, 80203\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Law Academy Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/102.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250604T142047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T161935Z UID:10000105-1752687000-1752694200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 YLC Summer Intern Reception DESCRIPTION:Join us in a toast to our summer interns at EBA’s Young Lawyers Council Summer Intern Reception!  We’ll be at Flight Club: Darts Bar (641 New York Ave NW) in Washington\, D.C. on July 16 from 5:30 -7:30 pm. Please note that space is limited\, but we will have a waitlist available. \n\n\n\nAn 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! Sponsorship information below. *Sponsorship and registration information coming soon. \n\n\n\n$10 for Members$20 for Nonmembers $35 Membership bundle for Nonmembers *Nonmember students have the option to bundle the registration with a 2025-2026 student membership. When selecting this option\, you will receive confirmation of your registration and student membership. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for this event!\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this event!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n 2025 Premier Sponsor2025 ylc sponsors (1) URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-ylc-summer-intern-reception/ LOCATION:Flight Club\, 641 New York Ave NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Summer-intern-reception-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250708T192654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T185638Z UID:10000110-1753963200-1753966800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powerless: Legal Dimensions of the People’s Struggle for Energy DESCRIPTION:This Virtual Energizer event\, hosted by the Energy Bar Association’s Energy Insecurity Initiative (EII)\, features Dr. Diana Hernández—renowned sociologist\, Professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health\, and a founding member of the  Energy Bar Association’s Energy Insecurity Initiative.  \n\n\n\nDrawing from her new book\, Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy\, Dr. Hernández will present emerging research and conceptual insights on energy insecurity—the inability to adequately meet household energy needs.  \n\n\n\nGrounded in over a decade of pathbreaking empirical research\, this event  will explore the lived experiences of households facing utility shutoffs\, rising energy costs\, and the challenges of navigating the legal and regulatory systems that govern access to essential utility services.  \n\n\n\nThis event\, moderated by Louis Legault\, will also offer EBA members a foundational understanding of energy insecurity\, describing its relevance to consumer protection\, utility regulation\, and equity\, and sharing recommendations for how existing structures might evolve to better support low-income ratepayers in a changing climate and rapidly shifting energy landscape. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powerless-legal-dimensions-of-the-peoples-struggle-for-energy/ CATEGORIES:Energy Insecurity Initiative,Steering Committee and Council Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/EII-energizer-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250801T151221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T175635Z UID:10000113-1756382400-1756386000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:From Fragmented to Forward: Mapping the West’s Path Through EDAM and Markets+ DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a moderated discussion with representatives from SRP\, BPA\, Portland General Electric\, and the Public Service Company of NM about the evolution of wholesale markets in the West.  We’ll explore each entity’s decision-making process (including and especially any legal concerns)\, the current status of integration into their chosen market\, and their expectations for the future.  Join us for this thought-provoking discussion that is sure to be a must-listen for anyone operating in or around Western energy markets! \n\n\n\nThis Energizer will be virtual. EBA is not applying for CLE\, but will provide the materials needed for attendees to self apply\, if their state allows. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelsey MartinezDirector of Regional Markets and Transmission StrategyPublic Service Company of New Mexico\n\n\n\n\n\nJosh RobertsonDirector of Energy Market StrategySalt River Project\n\n\n\n\n\nPamela SporborgDirector of Transmission and Market StrategyPortland General Electric\n\n\n\n\n\nNita ZimmermanActing Vice President of Bulk Marketing Bonneville Power Administration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/from-fragmented-to-forward-mapping-the-wests-path-through-edam-and-markets/ CATEGORIES:Western Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/weba-energizer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250314T174953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T152307Z UID:10000100-1757923200-1758042000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Energy Forum DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting day and a half of compelling discussions\, exceptional professional development and numerous opportunities to build your personal network. \n\n\n\nThe Energy Forum will be held at the Marriott Marquis in Washington\, D.C. on Monday and Tuesday\, September 15-16. 2025. Attendees will include attorneys\, energy professionals\, regulators\, and others who work in the energy law and policy arena. You’ll meet people from across the industry who are engaged in all areas of energy law\, including antitrust\, international energy transactions\, legislation and regulatory reform\, electric utility regulation\, alternative dispute resolution\, finance and transactions\, and environment and public lands at federal\, state\, and international levels. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-energy-forum/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Events,CLE Events,Networking Events,Steering Committee and Council Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/eba-upcoming-event-banners-email-size-350-×-350-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T124500 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250729T190712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T205451Z UID:10000111-1757935800-1757940300@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Women in Energy Lunch (Lunch Only) DESCRIPTION:The Women in Energy Lunch is a special event to start the 2025 Energy Forum. \n\n\n\n\n\nCristie NellerVice President\, Administrative Services BHE GT&S. LLCChairSGA Natural Gas Association\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis lunch is included in the Energy Forum conference registration. If you are attending the Forum\, you do not need to purchase a ticket. Register here only if you are not attending the Forum but would like to attend the Women in Energy Lunch.$100 for EBA Members$150 for Nonmembers \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-women-in-energy-lunch-lunch-only/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis Washington\, DC\, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/WIE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250605T201908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T201909Z UID:10000106-1757957400-1757964600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Administrative Law Judges Reception DESCRIPTION:The Honorable Chief Judge Curtis L. Wagner\, Jr. ALJ Reception honors the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Administrative Law Judges\, sponsored by the Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (Foundation)\, has become an annual occasion welcomed and enjoyed by the membership and friends of the Energy Bar Association. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/15798/ LOCATION:Baker Botts L.L.P.\, 700 K St NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20001\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-ALJ-Reception-Banner-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T121000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250807T133330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T161648Z UID:10000114-1758020400-1758024600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Cross-Border Trading – Barbed Wire or Open Door? DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the EBA’s 2025 Energy Forum\, and is being presented with a virtual option. This panel will explore the nature of the electricity interconnection between the United States and Canada\, its advantages and disadvantages\, the manner in which the flow of electrons across the border affects reliability and supply issues\, and existing contractual commitments between players on both sides of border\, particularly in light of tariffs and ongoing trade negotiations. \n\n\n\nWhile market developments in certain Canadian provinces are creating a greater number of opportunities for expanding North American energy trade portfolios\, they are being simultaneously hindered by the current tariff issues with the United States. This panel will opine on what it views to be the likely trajectory on cross-border energy trading generally in light of the current political climate between the two countries – including how such trends may be impacted by the newly legislated federal C-5\, of the current political climate between the two countries – including how such trends may be impacted by the newly legislated federal C-5\, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act. \n\n\n\nDiscussion will include possible intended and unintended impacts on market participation\, potential related compliance and enforcement matters and potential paths forward. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Chee-AloyManaging DirectorPower Advisory LLC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReena GoyalNational Energy Regulatory Co-LeadBlake\, Cassels & Graydon LLP \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrancois TardifDirector\, Risk & Regulatory AffairsNexus Energy Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael W. BrooksPartnerBracewell LLP(Moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/cross-border-trading-barbed-wire-or-open-door/ CATEGORIES:Canadian Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cross-border-panel.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250814T163324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T170609Z UID:10000116-1759924800-1759930200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:FELJ Author Talk: Generative AI for the Energy Law Practitioner DESCRIPTION:The Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (FELJ) and EBA’s Electricity Steering Committee invite you to a hybrid author talk for the FELJ article: Generative AI for the Energy Law Practitioner. On October 8\, hear from Carolyn Elefant (Founder and Owner\, Law Offices of Carolyn Elefant) discuss her article in a moderated discussion with Mary Yang (Counsel\, Wright & Talisman\, P.C.). \n\n\n\n*In-person registration is at capacity and now closed for this event. Virtual registration is still available below.\n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\nFREE for Members$15 for NonmembersREAD THE ARTICLE IN ADVANCE: \n\n\n\nGenerative AI for the Energy Law Practitioner \n\n\n\n\n\nCarolyn Elefant Founder and OwnerLaw Offices of Carolyn Elefant\n\n\n\n\n\nMary YangCounselWright & Talisman\, P.C. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/felj-author-talk-generative-ai-for-the-energy-law-practitioner/ LOCATION:Davis Wright Tremaine LLP\, 1301 K St NW Suite 500\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Copy-of-Mark-Christie-Author-Talk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T173000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250620T160524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T160331Z UID:10000108-1760351400-1760376600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Texas Chapter Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join our Texas Chapter for their Annual Symposium on October 13\, 2025 in Houston\, TX. The chapter will introduce their newly elected board\, and attendees will hear from regional industry experts on hot topics like improving gas and electric coordination\, scrutiny of the Force Majeure provisions in the NAESB contract\, and the most pressing challenges facing U.S. LNG today. Learn more about keynote speakers and featured sessions below. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Symposium\n\n\n\n\n\nSee all speaker bios\n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45 AM: Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Newly Elected Chapter Board\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15 AM: Keynote Remarks on Geothermal Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin (Ben) W. Sebree\, Esq.Attorney & Counselor at LawThe Sebree Law Firm PLLC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 11:45 AM: Bridging the Electric-Gas Coordination Gap\n\n\n\nSince Winter Storm Uri\, the Texas legislature and regulators have created committees and rules aimed at improving gas and electric coordination.  This panel will discuss whether the rules are sufficient or more needs to be done to avoid blackouts during another extreme weather event. \n\n\n\n\n\nRobert W. GeePresidentGee Strategies Group LLP*Appearing Virtually \n\n\n\n\n\nKeith WallDirector of Rates & RegulatoryCenterPoint Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: The NAESB Initiative \n\n\n\nWinter Storm Uri brought unprecedented scrutiny to the Force Majeure provisions in the NAESB contract\, as widespread gas supply interruptions exposed tensions between natural gas suppliers\, utilities\, and LDCs. Disagreements over the scope of the provision and the obligations of market participants in Force Majeure situations have sparked significant disputes and litigation. This panel will provide essential background on the issue and explore the latest court decisions and industry developments shaping how Force Majeure is understood and applied going forward. \n\n\n\n\n\nBob BroxsonManaging DirectorSecretariat Advisors\, LLC\n\n\n\n\n\nRick SmeadManaging Directory\, Advisory Services RBN Energy*Appearing Virtually\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15 – 1:45 PM: FERC Update\n\n\n\nWith a Chairman recently leaving the agency\, and several new Commissioners joining\, this is a time of transition at FERC.  This panel will discuss recent developments at FERC and the “new” FERC’s likely natural gas and electric market regulatory priorities in the coming year. \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid ApplebaumPartnerBaker Botts LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nJames OlsonPartnerJones Day \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 PM: Liquids Panel \n\n\n\nHas Petro Star eliminated the ability of an entity to go directly to the court of appeals without filing for rehearing at FERC? What is the proper venue for an oil pipeline appeal? Come hear the latest.  \n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle T. BoudreauxPartnerBracewell LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew GouldPartnerHicks Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\nMonique WatsonPartner – Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP \n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 PM: The LNG Balancing Act: Managing Competing Forces in a Shifting Energy Landscape\n\n\n\nThis session will examine the most critical challenges currently shaping the U.S. LNG sector. Topics will include the evolving outlook for global demand\, the interplay between rising domestic electricity needs and natural gas availability for LNG exports\, and the potential implications of prolonged low oil prices on future gas supply. Panelists will offer strategic insights on how to navigate these headwinds and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly dynamic global energy environment. \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid JetterPartnerBaker Botts LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAvery CarmichaelAssociate DirectorS&P Global Commodity Insights\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid LangGeneral Counsel & Chief Commercial OfficerCommonwealth LNG\n\n\n\n\n\nKen DitzelSenior Managing Director FTI Consulting\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n TXAS HostsTXAS 25 Silver Sponsors (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 UT Law Gas and Power Institute(October 14 – Houston\, TX)We’re excited to partner with UT Law in promotion of their 2025 Gas and Power Institute. Stay in town for one day after the symposium and take part in this CLE eligible event! Panels will cover battery tolling agreement\, Texas Energy Fund insights\, underground natural gas storage in Texas\, ensuring natural supply and transportation\, lard load project development\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nEBA Texas Chapter mxembers receive a $50 discount off the standard or late Institute\, or live webcast registration price\, by using Promo Code “ebagpi2025” at checkout online. The promo code is active and available through October 14.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration typeAdvanced Pricing (Ends Sept. 29)Member$325Member late$375Nonmember$400Nonmember late$450Student member$25Student nonmember$50 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-texas-chapter-annual-symposium/ LOCATION:Kirkland & Ellis LLP (Houston)\, 609 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States CATEGORIES:Texas Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/texas-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T235959 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250613T160022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T151025Z UID:10000107-1761609600-1761695999@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2025 Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:9:00 – 9:30 Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\nHon. Dennis P. DetersCommissionerPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)\n\n\n\nNearly every state in the Midwest region has seen a dramatic uptick this year in the siting\, development\, interconnection and powering of large data centers.  This year’s EBA Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting will drill down into the impacts of these new large data centers on the Midwest region from a  variety of perspectives including RTOs\, utilities and developers.  Our state updates will provide a unique overview of the legal and regulatory challenges faced by jurisdictions throughout the Midwest region. \n\n\n\n9:45 – 11:00 AM Panel 1: RTO Perspective on Powering Large Data Centers in the Midwest\n\n\n\n\n\nCraig GlazerVice President-Federal Government PolicyPJM Interconnection\, L.L.C.\n\n\n\n\n\nBrad PopeDirector of Legal and Regulatory AffairsOrganization of MISO States\n\n\n\n\n\nZhaoxia XieDirector Market Design and DevelopmentMISO\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael KesslerManaging Assistant General CounselMidcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. (MISO)\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:30 Panel 2: Utility/Developer Perspective\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas FykesDirector\, Energy PolicyData Center CoalitionData Center Coalition\n\n\n\n\n\nM. Bryan LittleAssistant General CounselNiSource\n\n\n\n\n\nJared Schneider Product Development ManagerAmeren Missouri\n\n\n\n\n\n Jim Holsclaw Partner-in-Charge – IndianapolisCalfee\, Halter & Griswold LLP (moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:45 PM: State-by-State Recap of Legal and Regulatory Developments in the Midwest Region\n\n\n\nThe EBA Midwest Board has worked to identify a “liaison” in each state in our footprint. That individual will help keep the Board informed of pertinent legal and regulatory developments in their respective state\, and will also help educate local members about Chapter activities and benefits. During this panel\, each liaison will give an informal update on items of interest from their respective state. The individuals invited include liaisons from MN\, WI\, NE\, IA\, IL\, KS\, MO\, MI\, IN and OH. \n\n\n\n\nIllinois – Vernita Cockrell\, Associate\, Whitt-Sturtevant\n\n\n\nIndiana – Jim Holsclaw\, Partner-in-Charge – Indianapolis\, Calfee\, Halter & Griswold LLP\n\n\n\nIowa – Haley Van Loon\, Partner\, BrownWinick Law Firm\n\n\n\nKansas – Jared Jevons and Andrew Schulte\, Shareholders\, Polsinelli\n\n\n\nMichigan – Justin Ooms\, Partner\, Varnum LLP\n\n\n\nMinnesota- Sonja Smerud\, Dorsey & Whitney\n\n\n\nMissouri – Jared Jevons and Andrew Schulte\, Shareholders\, Polsinelli\n\n\n\nNebraska – Douglas J. Law\, Associate General Counsel\, Black Hills Energy\n\n\n\nOhio – Matt Barbara\, Associate Attorney\, Calfee\n\n\n\nOklahoma – Buford Pollett\, Genave King Rogers\, Associate Professor of Energy Law and Commerce AIEN & AAPL Director of Energy Programs and Energy Law Journal Faculty Advisor\, The University of Tulsa\n\n\n\nWisconsin – Richard Heinemann\, Attorney\, Boardman & Clark LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this event!\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsors\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n MWEBA 25 gold SponsorsMW 25 Bronze Sponsors \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n GEMs – DiamondGEMs – EmeraldGEMs – Sapphire \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nType Early Rate (ends 10/14/25)Late RateAttorney and Energy Professional (Member)$        295.00 $  345.00Attorney and Energy Professional (Nonmember)$        375.00 $  425.00Government (Member)$        215.00 $  265.00Government (Nonmember)$        315.00 $  365.00Student (Member)$          25.00 $    50.00Student (Nonmember)$          50.00 $    75.00\n\n\n\nTravelling from out of town? Nearby hotels include: \n\n\n\n\nResidence Inn Columbus Downtown — 614.222.2610 — 36 E Gay St\, Columbus\, OH 43215\n\n\n\nHotel LeVeque — 614.224-9500 — 50 W. Broad Street\, Columbus\, OH (Click “Special Rates” and enter YPR for the Calfee rate) URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2025-midwest-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Calfee\, Halter & Griswold\, 41 South High Street\, Columbus\, OH\, 43215-3465\, United States CATEGORIES:Midwest Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Midwest-Chapter-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T141500 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251007T192235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T133357Z UID:10000121-1762347600-1762352100@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:One Year After the Election: Clean Energy Project Financing During Trump's Second Term DESCRIPTION:Join our Finance\, Transactions\, and Investments Steering Committee for this virtual\, informative energizer. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRich ChungChief Investment OfficerHanwha Renewables\n\n\n\n\n\nBryan DidierPartner\, Managing Director EnergyMonarch Private Capital\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan NickeyExecutive Vice President & Chief Client OfficerHASI\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn HamiltonAttorneyBaker & McKenzie LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10\n\n\n\n**Please note that there is no CLE for this program. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/one-year-after-the-election-clean-energy-project-financing-during-trumps-second-term/ CATEGORIES:Finance, Transactions, & Investments ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Energizer-11.5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251023T184845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T140902Z UID:10000125-1762430400-1762434000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Career Chat with FERC Commissioner Rosner DESCRIPTION:EBA’s Young Lawyer Council invites students and young lawyers to attend this career chat with Commissioner Rosner. This event will generally feature a discussion with the Commissioner on his career and advice for young attorneys on mentorship\, the importance of diversity\, and the early stages of one’s career.  This event will be capped at 25 people with a waitlist based on registration numbers. Registration is limited to EBA Young Lawyer and Student members. \n\n\n\n\nRegister now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/career-chat-with-ferc-commissioner-rosner/ LOCATION:FERC\, 888 First St. NE\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20426\, United States CATEGORIES:Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/11.6.25-career-chat-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251112T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251107T184132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T184330Z UID:10000130-1762966800-1762977600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Vancouver Food Bank DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections is a volunteer session with the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-vancouver-food-bank/ LOCATION:Greater Vancouver Food Bank\, 8345 Winston Street\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Masters Council,Networking Events,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251022T190905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T195011Z UID:10000123-1762968600-1762975800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Rocky Mountain Chapter Flight Club Darts Bar DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections Happy Hour on November 12th at Flight Club Darts Bar\, is hosted by our Rocky Mountain Chapter. Food and Beverages are included. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-rocky-mountain-chapter-flight-club/ LOCATION:Flight Club Denver\, 1959 16th Street Mall\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251028T140328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T195006Z UID:10000126-1762968600-1762975800@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Portland Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections Happy Hour on November 12th is hosted by our Western Chapter’s Portland members. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored by: URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-portland-happy-hour/ LOCATION:ENSO Urban Winery\, 1416 SE Stark Street\, Portland\, Oregon\, 92714\, United States CATEGORIES:Masters Council,Networking Events,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251002T152411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T201455Z UID:10000120-1762968600-1762977600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: SLC\, YLC\, FERC Employee Steering Committee Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections Happy Hour on November 12th is co-hosted by our Senior Lawyers Council\, Young Lawyers Council\, and FERC Employee Steering Committee. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our event sponsor: URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/eba-day-powering-connections/ LOCATION:City-State Public House\, 705 Edgewood St. NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20017\, United States CATEGORIES:Masters Council,Networking Events,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251022T200447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T194952Z UID:10000124-1763051400-1763060400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Phoenix Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections Happy Hour on November 13th is hosted by our Western Chapter. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-phoenix-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Ocotillo Restaurant\, 3243 N 3rd St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85012\, United States CATEGORIES:Masters Council,Networking Events,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251020T145652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T211753Z UID:10000122-1763053200-1763060400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Tallahassee Reception at Berger Singerman DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. This #PoweringConnections on November 13th is open to all energy practitioners in the Tallahassee area. \n\n\n\nFree parking on the surface lot. Enter westbound from Tennessee St. or northbound from Monroe St.\, and walk around to the entrance on Monroe St. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP now!\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFor state government employees who cannot accept free attendance\, click the Register Now button. The per person value of the Powering Connections reception is $20. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now $20 URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-tallahassee/ LOCATION:Berger Singerman LLP\, 313 North Monroe Street\, Suite 301\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32301\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251030T194413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T140701Z UID:10000128-1763121600-1763127000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Powering Connections: Southern Chapter Lunch with Commissioner Towell DESCRIPTION:From November 12–14\, EBA members and colleagues across North America will gather to network\, learn\, give back\, and—above all—connect. Join us for this #PoweringConnections on November 14th in Richmond\, VA with Commissioner Towell. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n$40 for all attendees URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/powering-connections-richmond/ LOCATION:The Hard Shell\, 1411 E. Cary Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Powering-Connections.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250930T193312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T170940Z UID:10000119-1765281600-1765375200@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Energy Law Academy Course 101: FERC Regulation of Natural Gas DESCRIPTION:The goal of Course 101 is to provide an overview of federal regulation of the natural gas industry by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Taught by industry practitioners and regulators from FERC\, the course begins with a brief overview of the natural gas industry\, including the production\, gathering\, transportation\, distribution\, and storage of natural gas. \n\n\n\nThe course describes key statutes governing and affecting the interstate transportation of natural gas and discusses key legal milestones. Instructors explain important regulatory concepts\, pipeline services\, and the scope and limits of FERC jurisdiction. \n\n\n\nThe course covers key sections of the Natural Gas Act (NGA)\, including imports and exports under Section 3\, construction and abandonment under section 7\, ratemaking under sections 4 and 5\, and enforcement issues. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now (Hybrid – In-Person or Virtual)\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 9\n\n\n\n12:30 PM – 12:40 PM Central Time: Welcome and Introduction\n\n\n\n12:40 PM – 1:20 PM Central Time: Historical Perspective and Natural Gas Industry Overview\n\n\n\n\nWhat is natural gas?\n\n\n\nWhere is it produced?\n\n\n\nHow is it used?\n\n\n\nWho’s who in the industry?\n\n\n\nWhat is FERC?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:20 PM – 2:40 PM: Natural Gas Act Sections 4 & 5: Setting Rates and Terms and Conditions of Service\n\n\n\n\nSections 4 and 5\n\n\n\nFiled Rate and Mobile-Sierra Doctrines\n\n\n\nRate setting objectives\n\n\n\nCost-Based rates vs. Market-based rates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael GoldenbergSenior Attorney\, Office of the General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission*Appearing Virtually \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:40 PM – 3:40 PM: Key Regulatory Concepts\n\n\n\n\nA comparative perspective: Natural Gas Act\, Federal Power Act\, and Interstate Commerce Act\n\n\n\nFiled rate doctrine\n\n\n\nUndue preference or undue discrimination\n\n\n\nJust and reasonable\n\n\n\nIncremental vs. rolled-in rates\n\n\n\nPresent or future public convenience and necessity\n\n\n\nChevron deference to agency decisions\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid D’AlessandroPartnerStinson LLP \n\n\n\n\n\nM. Denyse ZosaOf CounselStinson LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:40 PM – 3:55 PM: Afternoon Break\n\n\n\n3:55 PM – 4:30 PM: Legal Overview: FERC’s Jurisdiction Through the Eyes of Congress and the Supreme Court\n\n\n\nThis session provides a decade-by-decade review of key Supreme Court decisions and Congressional amendments that explain how the Natural Gas Act has adapted to a constantly changing natural gas industry \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid D’AlessandroPartnerStinson LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4:30 PM – 5:20 PM: Natural Gas Act Section 3: Imports and Exports\n\n\n\n\nRole of FERC\n\n\n\nRole of Department of Energy\n\n\n\nStatutory Standard\n\n\n\nLNG Exports\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnie BlanchardLegal Advisor- Office of Commissioner Judy ChangFederal Energy Regulatory Commission*Appearing Virtually\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5:20 PM – 5:30 PM: Wrap Up and Adjournment\n\n\n\n 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Happy Hour\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 10\n\n\n\n8:05 AM – 8:05 AM Central Time: Welcome and Introduction\n\n\n\n8:05 AM – 9:00 AM Central Time: Enforcement and Compliance Issues\n\n\n\n\nMarket Manipulation\n\n\n\nSecondary Market (shipper must have title requirement\, prohibition on flipping and buy/sells)\n\n\n\nOther Issues\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKirstin E. GibbsPartnerMorgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 10:10 AM: Cost-of-Service Ratemaking\n\n\n\n\nDetermining regulated rates\n\n\n\nRevenue Requirement\n\n\n\nCost Functionalization\n\n\n\nCost Classification\n\n\n\nCost Allocation\n\n\n\nRate Design\n\n\n\nKey Rate Case Issues:\n\nDepreciation\n\n\n\nRate of Return\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid J. HaagPresident and Chief Executive OfficerBrown\, Williams\, Moorhead & Quinn\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:10 AM – 10:20 AM: Morning Break\n\n\n\n10:20 AM – 11:20 PM: Emerging Rate Case Issues\n\n\n\n\nFERC Gas Pipeline Rate Case Update\n\n\n\nAccumulated and Excess Deferred Income Taxes and MLPs\n\n\n\nPipeline Return on Equity Policy\n\n\n\nClimate Change Policy\n\n\n\nChanging Regulatory Landscape\n\n\n\nCybersecurity\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid J. HaagPresident and Chief Executive OfficerBrown\, Williams\, Moorhead & Quinn\, Inc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:20 AM – 12:00 PM: Regulation of Pipeline Safety/PHMSA\n\n\n\n\nPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)\n\n\n\nCurrent rules and recent history\n\n\n\nPending or upcoming rules\n\n\n\nState regulation of pipeline safety\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSusan A. OlenchukPartnerVan Ness Feldman LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Lunch Break\n\n\n\n12:15 PM – 1:45 PM: Natural Gas Act Section 7: Construction and Abandoning Pipelines\n\n\n\n\nStatutory Standards\n\n\n\nCertificate Policy Statement\n\n\n\nPre-Application (open seasons\, pre-filing requirements)\n\n\n\nApplication Process\n\n\n\nInitial Rate-Setting Authority\n\n\n\nPost-Certificate Compliance\n\n\n\nStorage\n\n\n\nAbandonment of Facilities\n\n\n\nBlanket Certificates\n\n\n\nCertificate “hot” topics\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames (Jay) M. CostanPartnerDentons\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael R. PincusPartnerVan Ness Feldman LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 PM – 1:50 PM: Wrap up and Adjournment\n\n\n\n\n\nTypeMember 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\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 9.5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 11.4 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states.  Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. EBA is applying for CLE credit in VA\, CA\, TX\, LA\, SC\, and NY for this event. If you don’t see your state listed\, please contact Olivia Dwelley at odwelley@eba-net.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/energy-law-academy-course-101-ferc-regulation-of-natural-gas/ LOCATION:Phelps Dunbar LLP\, 365 Canal Street #2000\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130-6534\, United States CATEGORIES:Energy Law Academy Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ELA-101-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251106T171651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T155356Z UID:10000129-1765450800-1765458000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Electricity Steering Committee Energizer DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this Electricity Steering Committee Energizer. With demand for electricity projected to increase dramatically in the coming decade\, driven in large part by data centers\, the need for comprehensive transmission planning and expedited development is arguably more relevant today than in previous years\, including under the past Presidential Administration. This panel will explore the role of electric transmission development in meeting current priorities\, including opportunities for reforms to address barriers such as permitting and affordability \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatthew ChristiansenPartner\, Energy and Climate SolutionsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\n\n\n\n\n\nGretchen KershawChief Operating Officer and Vice President of StrategyGrid Strategies\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Palken\, Ph.D.Director of Infrastructure for Energy and PermittingArnold Ventures\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel LevineSenior Transmission Policy Analyst\, ClimateNiskanen Center\n\n\n\n\n\nEric VandenbergSenior Director\, Transmission PolicyInvenergy\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven G. BoughtonAssociate\, Energy and Climate SolutionsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10\n\n\n\n**Please note that there is no CLE for this program. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/electricity-steering-committee-december-energizer/ LOCATION:NRDC\, 1152 15th Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20005\, United States CATEGORIES:Electricity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/12.11-Energizer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251218T195548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T175912Z UID:10000133-1768478400-1768482000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Young Lawyers Council Energizer: State Practitioner Panel DESCRIPTION:Please join our Young Lawyers Council for this engaging energizer. The aim of this event is to highlight different state-level energy regulatory career paths for law students and new energy lawyers and to provide a discussion on state legislative developments that are impacting our speakers. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria C. FacontiPartnerK&L Gates\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole GivenSpecial CounselSouth Carolina Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nJoshua SchneiderAssociateHarris Beach Murtha\n\n\n\n\n\nTyShawn Key\, Esq. Associate CounselNew Jersey Board of Public Utilities(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Types Member  Nonmember RegistrationFree$40Student RegistrationFree$10\n\n\n\n**Please note that there is no CLE for this program. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/young-lawyers-council-energizer-state-practitioner-panel/ CATEGORIES:Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Energizer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T133000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20260204T152318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T214651Z UID:10000139-1770897600-1770903000@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Student Networking Event DESCRIPTION:Please join the Northeast Chapter for this virtual\, student networking event. Attendees will first hear about different career paths from energy professionals before having the chance to connect with them more directly in breakout rooms. This event is free for students. \n\n\n\n\n\nCarlos E. ClementeSpecial CounselMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa S. GastShareholderDuncan\, Weinberg\, Genzer\, Pembroke\, P.C. \n\n\n\n\n\nMelan PatelAssociateMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnelise RickertDirector\, Federal AffairsDuke Energy Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\nJen TribulskiExec. Dir.\, Member Services\, Governmental and Member ServicesPJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/student-networking-event/ CATEGORIES:Networking Events,Northeast Chapter,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2.12-Student-networking-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T093000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20260107T152514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T144509Z UID:10000135-1771489800-1771493400@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Electricity Steering Committee and Young Lawyers Council Coffee Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Please join the EBA Electricity Steering Committee and Young Lawyers Council for coffee and conversation immediately before the Commission’s February 19\, 2026 Open Meeting from 8:30-9:30am at Sandwiches by Phillip (77 K St NE). We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/electricity-steering-committee-and-young-lawyers-council-coffee-meet-up/ LOCATION:Sandwiches by Phillip\, 77 K St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States CATEGORIES:Electricity,Young Lawyers Council ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2.19-coffee-chat.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20260126T144709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T144818Z UID:10000137-1771522200-1771527600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:Happy Hour with EBA's Gas\, Oils\, & Liquids and the FERC Employee Steering Committee DESCRIPTION:Please join the EBA Gas\, Oils\, and Liquids and the FERC Employee Steering Committee for a casual Happy Hour on February 19 at 5:30 pm at Red Bear Brewing Company (209 M St. NE). We look forward to seeing you there! URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/happy-hour-with-ebas-gas-oils-liquids-and-the-ferc-employee-steering-committee/ LOCATION:Red Bear Brewing Co\, 209 M St NE\, Washington\, DC\, 20002\, United States CATEGORIES:Gas, Oils, & Liquids,Networking Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Happy-Hour-square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T235959 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250909T152751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T144035Z UID:10000117-1772064000-1772150399@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Western Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Register now for the 2026 Western Chapter Annual Meeting! This program will take place in Phoenix\, AZ on February 26\, and will feature networking opportunities and sessions on timely\, regional topics. \n\n\n\nFind panel descriptions and a special event opportunity below! \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 25: Palo Verde Generating Facility Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are excited to offer an optional tour of Palo Verde Generating Station to our Western Chapter Annual Meeting Attendees. You may purchase a ticket ($50) when registering for the Annual Meeting\, but you must be registered to attend the Annual Meeting in order to participate in the tour. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited\, so register early! If your plans change and you cannot attend the tour\, we are unable to refund your tour fee. \n\n\n\n\n\nItinerary: \n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM – Bus arrives at Renaissance Phoenix\, 100 N 1st Street\n\n\n\n10:15 AM – Bus Departs for Palo Verde\n\n\n\n11:15-11:30 AM – Arrival at Palo Verde Generating Station\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 2:30 PM – Lunch and tour of the facility. Lunch will be provided\n\n\n\n2:30 PM – Depart Palo Verde for Phoenix\n\n\n\n3:30/3:45 PM – Arrival Renaissance Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 25: Welcome Reception \n\n\n\nAttendees are invited to join us between 5:00 – 7:00 PM for a welcome reception with students from the Environmental Law Society at ASU Law. RSVP is required and can be done when registering for the conference. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for reception only\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26: Annual Meeting\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10 – Welcome and opening remarks\n\n\n\n9:10 – 9:40 – Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\nCommissioner Rachel WaldenVice ChairArizona Corporation Commission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:45 – Energy\, Administrative Law\, and Appeals: How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions Have Affected Energy Law Practices\n\n\n\nRecent U.S. Supreme Court cases such as Auer\, Loper Bright\, Jarkesy\, and Slaughter have altered the administrative law landscape for energy law practitioners. With the applicability of those rulings now making their way through the lower courts\, that jurisprudence is being applied for the first time\, and in some cases\, inconsistently. Learn from a panel that has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court\, the D.C. Circuit\, the 9th Circuit\, and others what to expect for your energy practices as federal administrative law continues to change and evolve. \n\n\n\n\n\nMatt ChristiansenPartner\, Energy and Climate SolutionsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\n\n\n\n\n\nDominic DrayeShareholderGreenberg Traurig LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nRyan RegulaPartnerSnell & Wilmer LLP(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15 – Networking Break\n\n\n\n11:15 – 12:30 – Integrating Emerging Energy Technologies in the West\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the legal and regulatory challenges facing the development of emerging decarbonization resources including hydrogen\, pumped hydro\, renewable natural gas\, and fuel cell technologies. Our panel of experts will also discuss how state and federal policies can help accelerate deployment of resources while ensuring reliability\, sustainability\, and community engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\nMarisa BlackshireVice President\, Environmental and Regulatory LawBloom Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nTara KaushikManaging Counsel\, Law Gas and Electric OperationsPacific Gas and Electric Company\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick SiglDirector Water and Natural Resources LawSalt River Project\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa HardieGeneral Counsel and VP of Corporate ServicesWestern Power Pool(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:45 – Lunch\n\n\n\n1:45 – 2:45 – Powering Sovereignty: Tribal Energy Opportunities in the West\n\n\n\nTribal Nations across the West are increasingly asserting leadership in energy development—seeking projects that advance economic sovereignty and energy independence. At the same time\, developers and transmission owners are recognizing that Tribal lands present unique opportunities for building generation and storage projects\, as well as for siting transmission corridors\, driven by strong resource potential\, new federal support\, and evolving regional grid needs. This panel will discuss federal Indian law and the legal\, policy\, and practical challenges to tribal energy development and explore solutions to facilitate successful project development. \n\n\n\n\n\nBidtah N. Becker\, Esq.Chief Legal CounselNavajo Nation Office of the President and Vice-President\n\n\n\n\n\nKelsey FreemanTribal Affairs Research and Policy ManagerCalifornia Energy Commission\, Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nWalter HaasGeneral ManagerNavajo Tribal Utility Authority\n\n\n\n\n\nSusie BerlinAttorneyLaw Offices of Susie Berlin(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n2:45 – 3:00 – Break\n\n\n\n3:00 – 4:00 – Strength in Regulation and Policy Coordination Strategies: Gas and Electricity Working Together\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the essential regulatory and policy relationships and conflicts between the gas and electric sectors\, address natural gas and electric system challenges\, and emphasize the need for close regulatory coordination to maintain energy reliability. \n\n\n\n\n\nCarol MakDirector of Gas Control & System PlanningSouthern California Gas Company\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin HollandDirector of Energy ResourcesAvista Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\nMark MohanCommercial Services ManagerWilliams\n\n\n\n\n\nCrystal BallExecutive DirectorPacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC)(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors 1.30WEBA 2026 Silver Sponsors 2.4.26WEBA 2026 Bronze (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nAccommodations \n\n\n\nEBA’s Hotel room block is now closed. Please see a list of nearby hotels. \n\n\n\n\nHotel San Carlos\n\n\n\nPlacemakr\n\n\n\nResidence Inn\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Information \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\nRegistration RatesAdvancedends Feb 13(Members)Regular(Members)NonmemberAttorney/Energy Professional$350$395$450Gov’t/Academic Rate$175$200$250In House Counsel/Solo or small firm attorney$250$275$325Student$25$50$75\n\n\n\nCLE:This program will be eligible for 4.3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 5.2 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-western-chapter-meeting/ LOCATION:Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel\, 100 North 1st St.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, United States CATEGORIES:Western Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-western-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T235959 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20251113T151624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T212338Z UID:10000132-1772582400-1772668799@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Rocky Mountain Chapter CLE Event DESCRIPTION:The Energy Bar Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter is hosting their third annual half-day special event on March 4\, 2026 at the Hilton Denver City Center. This CLE event is produced in collaboration with the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference (March 2 – March 4). \n\n\n\nJoin us to engage with other energy lawyers and professionals around the most interesting questions of today \n\n\n\nIf you wish to attend the entire conference\, a 10% off ticket will be available during CLE event registration. The discount is offered for an All-Conference or a single-day Tuesday pass. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n10:30 AM – 11:50 AM Legal Issues in Data Center Development: Land Use\, Energy Supply\, and Other Challenges Facing the AI Buildout  \n\n\n\nData center development to support artificial intelligence is impacting the electric grid in ways never seen before.  A panel of experts will talk about legal challenges and opportunities that will impact data center development in Colorado and beyond.  Learn how the existing electric utility regulatory framework is evolving to accommodate these new economic drivers.    \n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew DresselVice President – EnergyCharles River Associates\n\n\n\n\n\nAbby BriggermanPartnerHolland & Hart\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg GiuntaSenior Manager\, Regulatory Affairs & CounselSEIA\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin SmithCounselKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nKaitlyn DeYoungPartnerK&L Gates\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM – 12:50 PM Lunch with the Colorado Public Utility Commission Administrative Law Judge Section  \n\n\n\nThe Administrative Law Judge Section will be back to discuss recent changes that have impacted administrative practice before the PUC.  New and experienced practitioners alike will benefit from hearing about new changes to the model procedures\, practice tips on using e-filings\, and resource and staffing changes that may impact standard practice in PUC hearings.       \n\n\n\n\nChief Judge Harris Adams\, Chief Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Conor F. Farley\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nCasey Federico\, J.D.\, Administrator V\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Melody Mirbaba\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Aviv Segev\, J.D.\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Robert Garvey\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nJudge Kelly Rosenberg\, Administrative Law Judge\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nStephanie Kunkel\, Legal Assistant\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\nApril Crain\, Legal Assistant\, Colorado Public Utilities Commission\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Renewable Energy Development on Tribal Lands  \n\n\n\nRenewable energy development on tribal lands presents both challenges and opportunities for developers.  While comprising roughly 2% of total U.S. land\, tribal lands possess approximately 5% of the nation’s total renewable energy capacity. Speakers will discuss navigating tribal governments\, cultural resources\, and the differing approaches that separate sovereign nations can take when presented with the opportunity to host projects.   \n\n\n\n\n\nNann WinterAttorneyStelzner Law\n\n\n\n\n\nCedric IrelandGeneral CounselScout Clean Energy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Oil and Gas: Colorado’s Legal Landscape in 2026 \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, Colorado enacted nation-leading decarbonization regulations applicable to the oil and gas industry\, following the passage of SB19-181 and the establishment of the Energy & Carbon Management Commission. Today\, a new federal focus on oil and gas production and the resurgence of fossil-fuel-based electric generating resources have driven new demands for production in the oil and gas sector.  Hear a panel of experts discuss the whipsaw and interplay of state and federal regulations\, and how they impact the industry.      \n\n\n\n\n\nChris ColclasureManaging ShareholderBeatty & Wozniak\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle SearesPartnerHolland & Hart \n\n\n\n\n\nCaitlin StaffordSenior Assistant Attorney GeneralColorado Attorney General’s Office\n\n\n\n\n\nJeffery P. RobbinsChairmanColorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie McLaughlinSenior Assistant Attorney GeneralColorado Attorney General’s Office\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Federal Updates \n\n\n\nThe first year of the Trump presidency has brought numerous changes to electric utilities and the renewable energy marketplace.  Our panel of experts will discuss past and upcoming changes\, including tariffs\, the cancellation of renewable energy grant funding\, changes to tax credits\, issuance of DOE section 202(c) orders\, NEPA and permitting reforms\, state and federal regulation of data centers\, and how these changes will shape the energy landscape in the coming years.    \n\n\n\n\n\nKC BeckerCEOColorado Solar and Storage Association (moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan JurkovichVice President Government RelationsTri-State Generation and Transmission Association\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn PutnamPartnerKaplan Kirsch\, LLPFmr. General Counsel at USDOT\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg SopkinAssociate General CounselBlack Hills Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLE Statement:This program is eligible for 4.6 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 5.6 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA is applying for In-Person CLE credit in CO. If you need credit in another state\, please contact Odwelley@eba-net.org before the conference. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-rocky-mountain-chapter-cle-event/ LOCATION:Hilton Denver City Center\, 1701 California Street\, Denver\, Colorado\, United States CATEGORIES:Rocky Mountain Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cossa-Square.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T235959 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20250923T204135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T195701Z UID:10000118-1773273600-1773359999@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:We look forward to gathering in Atlanta\, GA for a full day of interesting speakers and a compelling conference keynote. If you are arriving early\, there will be a reception Wednesday evening to socialize with other attendees and members of the EBA Southern Chapter Board. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nSponsor the Event\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 11\n\n\n\n5:00 – 6:30 PM – Reception Sponsored by Google\n\n\n\n Join other attendees Wednesday evening for a casual reception at Google’s Atlanta office from 5:00 – 6:30. Attendees can RSVP for the reception while registering for the conference. If you’re in town\, but can’t attend the conference\, you can still attend the welcome reception. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for Reception\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 12\n\n\n\n9:15 AM – 9:45 AM – Keynote Remarks\n\n\n\nHon. Mark C. ChristieVisiting Professor of the Practice of Law and Lowance FellowDirector\, Center for Energy Law & PolicyWilliam & Mary Law School\n\n\n\n9:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Large and Speculative Loads\n\n\n\nThe rapid emergence of large electricity loads—driven by data centers\, artificial intelligence computing\, electrification of industry\, hydrogen production\, and large‑scale transportation infrastructure—is challenging traditional assumptions about grid planning\, reliability\, and energy markets. Load growth once projected to be flat is now surging in many regions\, leading to unprecedented pressures on transmission development\, generation procurement\, fuel diversity\, and regulatory frameworks. \n\n\n\nThis panel will explore how utilities\, regulators\, developers\, and customers are navigating the complex landscape of large-load integration. Panelists will discuss key issues such as the siting and interconnection of massive new loads\, evolving state and federal policies\, resource adequacy implications\, innovative utility–customer partnerships\, and the role of demand-side flexibility. The conversation will also address competition among states for large-load economic development\, regional differences in growth patterns\, and how emerging technologies may ease—or exacerbate—the strain on the system. \n\n\n\n\n\nAdrienne E. ClairPartnerThompson Coburn LLP\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie OttenwellerEnergy Market Development – US Eastern Region ManagerGoogle \n\n\n\n\n\nJon TauberDeputy General CounselSERC Reliability Corporation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Ethics Jeopardy\n\n\n\nIn this fast-paced\, game-show format\, you’ll compete with fellow attendees to tackle real-world dilemmas. Whether you’re a regulator or in private practice\, you’ll sharpen your skills and have fun doing it\, with topics ranging from conflicts to commission practices\, and from artificial Intelligence (AI) blunders to state-specific rules. \n\n\n\n\n\nSam BrumbergVice President of Regulatory Affairs & General CounselVirginia\, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:45 PM – 3:00 PM – Regional Transmission Organizations & Independent System Operators: To Join or Not to Join?\n\n\n\nAs the electric grid evolves\, utilities and regulators across the Southeast may consider whether to join a Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) or Independent System Operator (ISO)\, or pursue alternative market structures? The session will begin with an overview of what RTOs and ISOs are\, how they operate\, and which organizations fall within the Southern region\, along with a discussion of FERC oversight and compliance requirements and their real-world implications for utilities and state commissions. \n\n\n\nPanelists will then explore the potential benefits and disadvantages of participation\, including impacts on market efficiency\, reliability\, regulatory coordination\, and consumer outcomes followed by a candid discussion of the challenges and tradeoffs. The program will conclude with a comparison of traditional RTO/ISO models and the Southeastern Energy Exchange Market (SEEM)\, highlighting how SEEM differs structurally and legally—and what those differences may mean for the future of power markets in the Southeast. \n\n\n\n\n\nThomas DevitaAssociate General CounselPJM Interconnection\n\n\n\n\n\nChris DemkoAssociate General CounselSouthern Company\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter HellerEnergy AssociateThe Brattle Group\, Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\nTed VatnsdalExecutive DirectorMidcontinent Independent System Operator \n\n\n\n\n\nLila JaberPresidentLilaJaber Consulting(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 PM – 4:30 PM – Hot topics in the South – A Discussion on Regulatory Topics that are Presently Engaging Regulators and Utilities in our Southern Region\n\n\n\nThis panel will explore the challenges and opportunities facing utilities and state commissions\, to deliver safe\, reliable and affordable electricity and natural gas to customers.  Our experts will discuss large load issues\, aging infrastructure\, the continuing nuclear renaissance\, renewables and the quest to keep costs reasonable in the face of ever-changing upward pressures.  \n\n\n\n\n\nJamie BarberDirector\, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy UnitGeorgia Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole M. GivenSpecial Counsel to the CommissionPublic Service Commission of South Carolina\n\n\n\n\n\nMeredith HodgesSenior Regulatory Affairs ManagerGas South\n\n\n\n\n\nHon. Ana OrtegaCommissionerFlorida Public Service Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nAdria HarperGeneral CounselFlorida Public Service Commission(Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\nAccommodations \n\n\n\nThe EBA has secured a room block at the Hyatt Centric which is steps away from where the Annual Meeting will take place. Use the link below to secure your room. The room block will close on February 11. \n\n\n\n\nBook a Room\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration information: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Southern gold sponsors (4)southern silver sponsors (3)sponsors (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nCLE:This program will be eligible for 5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA is applying for In-Person CLE credit in SC\, NC\, GA\, VA\, and FL\, and virtual credit in VA. If you need credit in another state\, please contact Odwelley@eba-net.org before the conference. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-southern-chapter-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (Atlanta)\, 999 Peachtree St. NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30309\, United States CATEGORIES:Southern Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026-Southern-Chapter.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T080648 CREATED:20260109T164820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T205521Z UID:10000136-1773921600-1773939600@www.eba-net.org SUMMARY:2026 Northeast Chapter Winter Summit DESCRIPTION:Please join EBA’s Northeast Chapter for their Annual Winter Summit. More information coming soon. Panels will include: \n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch\n\n\n\n1:00 – 1:15 – Welcome Remarks\n\n\n\n1:15 – 2:45 – Meeting the Moment: Challenges and Opportunities for Powering AI-Driven Data Centers\n\n\n\nSpeakers will provide perspectives on the latest legal and regulatory developments regarding the powering and integration of AI-driven data centers on the grid.  The DOE\, FERC\, state public utility commissions\, ISOs/RTOs and utilities have all focused efforts on developing structure and process for powering data centers. How are ISO/RTOs rising to the challenge? How is industry responding? This panel will address the latest developments on these dynamic topics.    \n\n\n\n\n\nRay FakhouryEnergy Policy ManagerAmazon Web Services \n\n\n\n\n\nTim HorgerSenior Director\, Market OperationsPJM Interconnection(Participating Virtually)\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew MinaPartnerDentons US LLP(Participating Virtually)\n\n\n\n\n\nMike NolanVice President\, US Strategy National Grid\n\n\n\n\n\nDarsh SinghSenior Legal Counsel Capital Power\n\n\n\n\n\nJenna McGrathPartnerMilbank LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n3:15 – 4:45 – What Regulatory Hurdles Exist for the Nuclear Renaissance?\n\n\n\nLoad growth and new technology has moved nuclear back to the top of the list for power supply. What’s necessary from grid operators\, regulators\, and policymakers to make it real this time?  What might the legal issues be associated with the construction and development of new technologies? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTison CampbellPartnerK&L Gates LLP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike ChiltonChairmanPegasus Global Holdings\n\n\n\n\n\nAdrien FordVP\, Wholesale Market DevelopmentConstellation Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael TwomeySenior ConsultantCharles River Associates \n\n\n\n\n\nJohn ParsonsSenior LecturerMIT Sloan School of Management\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher RussoVice PresidentCharles River Associates (Moderator)\n\n\n\n\n\n5:00 – Reception \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\nSponsor the Summit\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors (2)WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors 1.30 (1) \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nCLE:This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states\, and 3.6 hours of CLE credit\, in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules. EBA plans to apply for credit in MA\, VA\, and NY. \n\n\n\nTo Receive CLE Credit: \n\n\n\nIf you have met the participation requirements\, you will receive a personalized CLE affidavit from mcle-eba@americanbar.org for the program at which you attended at least one session to completion. Please check your spam or junk folders as these emails often end up there. Please note you will fill out one affidavit for the full event. Once you complete the affidavit\, you will be able to download your certificate(s) of attendance and they will be emailed to you as well from mcle-eba@americanbar.org. \n\n\n\nSponsorships Available \n\n\n\nSponsoring this meeting provides marketing recognition leading up to and during the event\, in addition to a range of complimentary or discounted registrations for your team. \n\n\n\nScholarships: \n\n\n\nEBA offers eligible student\, government\, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits\, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will\, on a case-by-case basis\, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org. URL:https://www.eba-net.org/event/2026-northeast-chapter-winter-summit/ LOCATION:Charles River Associates\, 200 Clarendon Street\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116-5092\, United States CATEGORIES:Northeast Chapter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eba-net.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Northeast-Chapter-2026-winter-summit-square.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR