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2025 YLC Summer Intern Reception
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Flight Club, 641 New York Ave 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 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.

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! Sponsorship information below. *Sponsorship and registration information coming soon.

$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.

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Powerless: Legal Dimensions of the People’s Struggle for Energy
2025-07-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | LA
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.

Drawing 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.

Grounded 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.

This 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.

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

From Fragmented to Forward: Mapping the West’s Path Through EDAM and Markets+
2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | LA
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!

This 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.

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Kelsey MartinezDirector of Regional Markets and Transmission StrategyPublic Service Company of New Mexico

Josh RobertsonDirector of Energy Market StrategySalt River Project

Pamela SporborgDirector of Transmission and Market StrategyPortland General Electric

Nita ZimmermanActing Vice President of Bulk Marketing Bonneville Power Administration

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

2025 Energy Forum
2025-09-15 08:00 - 2025-09-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | LA
Join us for an exciting day and a half of compelling discussions, exceptional professional development and numerous opportunities to build your personal network.

The 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.

2025 Women in Energy Lunch (Lunch Only)
2025-09-15 11:30 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
The Women in Energy Lunch is a special event to start the 2025 Energy Forum.

Cristie NellerVice President, Administrative Services BHE GT&S. LLCChairSGA Natural Gas Association

This 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

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2025 Administrative Law Judges Reception
2025-09-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Baker Botts L.L.P., 700 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
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.

Cross-Border Trading – Barbed Wire or Open Door?
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:10 (America/New_York) | LA
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.

While 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.

Discussion will include possible intended and unintended impacts on market participation, potential related compliance and enforcement matters and potential paths forward.

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Jason Chee-AloyManaging DirectorPower Advisory LLC

Reena GoyalNational Energy Regulatory Co-LeadBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Francois TardifDirector, Risk & Regulatory AffairsNexus Energy Inc.

Michael W. BrooksPartnerBracewell LLP(Moderator)

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

FELJ Author Talk: Generative AI for the Energy Law Practitioner
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, 1301 K St NW Suite 500, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
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.).

*In-person registration is at capacity and now closed for this event. Virtual registration is still available below.

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FREE for Members$15 for NonmembersREAD THE ARTICLE IN ADVANCE:

Generative AI for the Energy Law Practitioner

Carolyn Elefant Founder and OwnerLaw Offices of Carolyn Elefant

Mary YangCounselWright & Talisman, P.C.

2025 Texas Chapter Annual Symposium
2025-10-13 10:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Kirkland & Ellis LLP (Houston), 609 Main St., Houston, TX, 77002, United States
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.

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10:30 – 10:45 AM: Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Newly Elected Chapter Board

10:45 – 11:15 AM: Keynote Remarks on Geothermal Energy

Benjamin (Ben) W. Sebree, Esq.Attorney & Counselor at LawThe Sebree Law Firm PLLC

11:15 – 11:45 AM: Bridging the Electric-Gas Coordination Gap

Since 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.

Robert W. GeePresidentGee Strategies Group LLP*Appearing Virtually

Keith WallDirector of Rates & RegulatoryCenterPoint Energy

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM: The NAESB Initiative

Winter 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.

Bob BroxsonManaging DirectorSecretariat Advisors, LLC

Rick SmeadManaging Directory, Advisory Services RBN Energy*Appearing Virtually

1:15 – 1:45 PM: FERC Update

With 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.

David ApplebaumPartnerBaker Botts LLP

James OlsonPartnerJones Day

1:45 – 2:45 PM: Liquids Panel

Has 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.

Michelle T. BoudreauxPartnerBracewell LLP

Andrew GouldPartnerHicks Johnson

Monique WatsonPartner – Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP

3:00 – 4:00 PM: The LNG Balancing Act: Managing Competing Forces in a Shifting Energy Landscape

This 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.

David JetterPartnerBaker Botts LLP

Avery CarmichaelAssociate DirectorS&P Global Commodity Insights

David LangGeneral Counsel & Chief Commercial OfficerCommonwealth LNG

Ken DitzelSenior Managing Director FTI Consulting

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2025 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.

EBA 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.

Registration typeAdvanced Pricing (Ends Sept. 29)Member$325Member late$375Nonmember$400Nonmember late$450Student member$25Student nonmember$50

2025 Midwest Chapter Annual Meeting
2025-10-28 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Calfee, Halter & Griswold, 41 South High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215-3465, United States
9:00 – 9:30 Keynote Remarks

Hon. Dennis P. DetersCommissionerPublic Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO)

Nearly 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.

9:45 – 11:00 AM Panel 1: RTO Perspective on Powering Large Data Centers in the Midwest

Craig GlazerVice President-Federal Government PolicyPJM Interconnection, L.L.C.

Brad PopeDirector of Legal and Regulatory AffairsOrganization of MISO States

Zhaoxia XieDirector Market Design and DevelopmentMISO

Michael KesslerManaging Assistant General CounselMidcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. (MISO)

11:15 – 12:30 Panel 2: Utility/Developer Perspective

Lucas FykesDirector, Energy PolicyData Center CoalitionData Center Coalition

M. Bryan LittleAssistant General CounselNiSource

Jared Schneider Product Development ManagerAmeren Missouri

Jim Holsclaw Partner-in-Charge – IndianapolisCalfee, Halter & Griswold LLP (moderator)

2:00 – 3:45 PM: State-by-State Recap of Legal and Regulatory Developments in the Midwest Region

The 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.

Illinois – Vernita Cockrell, Associate, Whitt-Sturtevant

Indiana – Jim Holsclaw, Partner-in-Charge – Indianapolis, Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Iowa – Haley Van Loon, Partner, BrownWinick Law Firm

Kansas – Jared Jevons and Andrew Schulte, Shareholders, Polsinelli

Michigan – Justin Ooms, Partner, Varnum LLP

Minnesota- Sonja Smerud, Dorsey & Whitney

Missouri – Jared Jevons and Andrew Schulte, Shareholders, Polsinelli

Nebraska – Douglas J. Law, Associate General Counsel, Black Hills Energy

Ohio – Matt Barbara, Associate Attorney, Calfee

Oklahoma – 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

Wisconsin – Richard Heinemann, Attorney, Boardman & Clark LLP

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Type 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

Travelling from out of town? Nearby hotels include:

Residence Inn Columbus Downtown — 614.222.2610 — 36 E Gay St, Columbus, OH 43215

Hotel LeVeque — 614.224-9500 — 50 W. Broad Street, Columbus, OH (Click “Special Rates” and enter YPR for the Calfee rate)

One Year After the Election: Clean Energy Project Financing During Trump's Second Term
2025-11-05 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | LA
Join our Finance, Transactions, and Investments Steering Committee for this virtual, informative energizer.

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Rich ChungChief Investment OfficerHanwha Renewables

Bryan DidierPartner, Managing Director EnergyMonarch Private Capital

Susan NickeyExecutive Vice President & Chief Client OfficerHASI

John HamiltonAttorneyBaker & McKenzie LLP

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

**Please note that there is no CLE for this program.

Career Chat with FERC Commissioner Rosner
2025-11-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | FERC, 888 First St. NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20426, United States
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.

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Powering Connections: Vancouver Food Bank
2025-11-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | Greater Vancouver Food Bank, 8345 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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.

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Powering Connections: Rocky Mountain Chapter Flight Club Darts Bar
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Flight Club Denver, 1959 16th Street Mall, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
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.

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Powering Connections: Portland Happy Hour
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | ENSO Urban Winery, 1416 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon, 92714, United States
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.

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Powering Connections: SLC, YLC, FERC Employee Steering Committee Happy Hour
2025-11-12 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | City-State Public House, 705 Edgewood St. NE, Washington, DC, 20017, United States
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.

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Powering Connections: Phoenix Happy Hour
2025-11-13 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Ocotillo Restaurant, 3243 N 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ, 85012, United States
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.

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Powering Connections: Tallahassee Reception at Berger Singerman
2025-11-13 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Berger Singerman LLP, 313 North Monroe Street, Suite 301, Tallahassee, FL, 32301, United States
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.

Free parking on the surface lot. Enter westbound from Tennessee St. or northbound from Monroe St., and walk around to the entrance on Monroe St.

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For state government employees who cannot accept free attendance, click the Register Now button. The per person value of the Powering Connections reception is $20.

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Powering Connections: Southern Chapter Lunch with Commissioner Towell
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | The Hard Shell, 1411 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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.

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Energy Law Academy Course 101: FERC Regulation of Natural Gas
2025-12-09 12:00 - 2025-12-10 14:00 (America/New_York) | Phelps Dunbar LLP, 365 Canal Street #2000, New Orleans, LA, 70130-6534, United States
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.

The 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.

The 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.

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Tuesday, December 9

12:30 PM – 12:40 PM Central Time: Welcome and Introduction

12:40 PM – 1:20 PM Central Time: Historical Perspective and Natural Gas Industry Overview

What is natural gas?

Where is it produced?

How is it used?

Who’s who in the industry?

What is FERC?

1:20 PM – 2:40 PM: Natural Gas Act Sections 4 & 5: Setting Rates and Terms and Conditions of Service

Sections 4 and 5

Filed Rate and Mobile-Sierra Doctrines

Rate setting objectives

Cost-Based rates vs. Market-based rates

Michael GoldenbergSenior Attorney, Office of the General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission*Appearing Virtually

2:40 PM – 3:40 PM: Key Regulatory Concepts

A comparative perspective: Natural Gas Act, Federal Power Act, and Interstate Commerce Act

Filed rate doctrine

Undue preference or undue discrimination

Just and reasonable

Incremental vs. rolled-in rates

Present or future public convenience and necessity

Chevron deference to agency decisions

David D’AlessandroPartnerStinson LLP

M. Denyse ZosaOf CounselStinson LLP

3:40 PM – 3:55 PM: Afternoon Break

3:55 PM – 4:30 PM: Legal Overview: FERC’s Jurisdiction Through the Eyes of Congress and the Supreme Court

This 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

David D’AlessandroPartnerStinson LLP

4:30 PM – 5:20 PM: Natural Gas Act Section 3: Imports and Exports

Role of FERC

Role of Department of Energy

Statutory Standard

LNG Exports

Annie BlanchardLegal Advisor- Office of Commissioner Judy ChangFederal Energy Regulatory Commission*Appearing Virtually

5:20 PM – 5:30 PM: Wrap Up and Adjournment

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Happy Hour

Wednesday, December 10

8:05 AM – 8:05 AM Central Time: Welcome and Introduction

8:05 AM – 9:00 AM Central Time: Enforcement and Compliance Issues

Market Manipulation

Secondary Market (shipper must have title requirement, prohibition on flipping and buy/sells)

Other Issues

Kirstin E. GibbsPartnerMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

9:00 AM – 10:10 AM: Cost-of-Service Ratemaking

Determining regulated rates

Revenue Requirement

Cost Functionalization

Cost Classification

Cost Allocation

Rate Design

Key Rate Case Issues:

Depreciation

Rate of Return

David J. HaagPresident and Chief Executive OfficerBrown, Williams, Moorhead & Quinn, Inc.

10:10 AM – 10:20 AM: Morning Break

10:20 AM – 11:20 PM: Emerging Rate Case Issues

FERC Gas Pipeline Rate Case Update

Accumulated and Excess Deferred Income Taxes and MLPs

Pipeline Return on Equity Policy

Climate Change Policy

Changing Regulatory Landscape

Cybersecurity

David J. HaagPresident and Chief Executive OfficerBrown, Williams, Moorhead & Quinn, Inc.

11:20 AM – 12:00 PM: Regulation of Pipeline Safety/PHMSA

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

Current rules and recent history

Pending or upcoming rules

State regulation of pipeline safety

Susan A. OlenchukPartnerVan Ness Feldman LLP

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Lunch Break

12:15 PM – 1:45 PM: Natural Gas Act Section 7: Construction and Abandoning Pipelines

Statutory Standards

Certificate Policy Statement

Pre-Application (open seasons, pre-filing requirements)

Application Process

Initial Rate-Setting Authority

Post-Certificate Compliance

Storage

Abandonment of Facilities

Blanket Certificates

Certificate “hot” topics

James (Jay) M. CostanPartnerDentons

Michael R. PincusPartnerVan Ness Feldman LLP

1:45 PM – 1:50 PM: Wrap up and Adjournment

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

CLE 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.

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. 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.

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.

Electricity Steering Committee Energizer
2025-12-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NRDC, 1152 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
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

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Matthew ChristiansenPartner, Energy and Climate SolutionsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Gretchen KershawChief Operating Officer and Vice President of StrategyGrid Strategies

Daniel Palken, Ph.D.Director of Infrastructure for Energy and PermittingArnold Ventures

Rachel LevineSenior Transmission Policy Analyst, ClimateNiskanen Center

Eric VandenbergSenior Director, Transmission PolicyInvenergy

Steven G. BoughtonAssociate, Energy and Climate SolutionsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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

**Please note that there is no CLE for this program.

Young Lawyers Council Energizer: State Practitioner Panel
2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | LA
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.

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Maria C. FacontiPartnerK&L Gates

Nicole GivenSpecial CounselSouth Carolina Public Service Commission

Joshua SchneiderAssociateHarris Beach Murtha

TyShawn Key, Esq. Associate CounselNew Jersey Board of Public Utilities(Moderator)

Registration Types Member Nonmember RegistrationFree$40Student RegistrationFree$10

**Please note that there is no CLE for this program.

Student Networking Event
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | LA
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.

Carlos E. ClementeSpecial CounselMilbank LLP

Lisa S. GastShareholderDuncan, Weinberg, Genzer, Pembroke, P.C.

Melan PatelAssociateMilbank LLP

Annelise RickertDirector, Federal AffairsDuke Energy Corporation

Jen TribulskiExec. Dir., Member Services, Governmental and Member ServicesPJM Interconnection

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Electricity Steering Committee and Young Lawyers Council Coffee Meet-Up
2026-02-19 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Sandwiches by Phillip, 77 K St NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
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!

Happy Hour with EBA's Gas, Oils, & Liquids and the FERC Employee Steering Committee
2026-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Red Bear Brewing Co, 209 M St NE, Washington, DC, 20002, United States
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!

2026 Western Chapter Annual Meeting
2026-02-26 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 100 North 1st St., Phoenix, AZ, United States
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.

Find panel descriptions and a special event opportunity below!

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Wednesday, February 25: Palo Verde Generating Facility Tour

We 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.

Space is limited, so register early! If your plans change and you cannot attend the tour, we are unable to refund your tour fee.

Itinerary:

10:00 AM – Bus arrives at Renaissance Phoenix, 100 N 1st Street

10:15 AM – Bus Departs for Palo Verde

11:15-11:30 AM – Arrival at Palo Verde Generating Station

11:30 AM – 2:30 PM – Lunch and tour of the facility. Lunch will be provided

2:30 PM – Depart Palo Verde for Phoenix

3:30/3:45 PM – Arrival Renaissance Hotel

Wednesday, February 25: Welcome Reception

Attendees 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.

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Thursday, February 26: Annual Meeting

9:00 – 9:10 – Welcome and opening remarks

9:10 – 9:40 – Keynote Remarks

Commissioner Rachel WaldenVice ChairArizona Corporation Commission

9:45 – 10:45 – Energy, Administrative Law, and Appeals: How the U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decisions Have Affected Energy Law Practices

Recent 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.

Matt ChristiansenPartner, Energy and Climate SolutionsWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Dominic DrayeShareholderGreenberg Traurig LLP

Ryan RegulaPartnerSnell & Wilmer LLP(Moderator)

10:45 – 11:15 – Networking Break

11:15 – 12:30 – Integrating Emerging Energy Technologies in the West

This 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.

Marisa BlackshireVice President, Environmental and Regulatory LawBloom Energy

Tara KaushikManaging Counsel, Law Gas and Electric OperationsPacific Gas and Electric Company

Patrick SiglDirector Water and Natural Resources LawSalt River Project

Lisa HardieGeneral Counsel and VP of Corporate ServicesWestern Power Pool(Moderator)

12:30 – 1:45 – Lunch

1:45 – 2:45 – Powering Sovereignty: Tribal Energy Opportunities in the West

Tribal 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.

Bidtah N. Becker, Esq.Chief Legal CounselNavajo Nation Office of the President and Vice-President

Kelsey FreemanTribal Affairs Research and Policy ManagerCalifornia Energy Commission, Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy

Walter HaasGeneral ManagerNavajo Tribal Utility Authority

Susie BerlinAttorneyLaw Offices of Susie Berlin(Moderator)

2:45 – 3:00 – Break

3:00 – 4:00 – Strength in Regulation and Policy Coordination Strategies: Gas and Electricity Working Together

This 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.

Carol MakDirector of Gas Control & System PlanningSouthern California Gas Company

Kevin HollandDirector of Energy ResourcesAvista Corporation

Mark MohanCommercial Services ManagerWilliams

Crystal BallExecutive DirectorPacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC)(Moderator)

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WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors 1.30WEBA 2026 Silver Sponsors 2.4.26WEBA 2026 Bronze (1)

Accommodations

EBA’s Hotel room block is now closed. Please see a list of nearby hotels.

Hotel San Carlos

Placemakr

Residence Inn

Registration Information

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Registration 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

CLE: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.

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.

2026 Rocky Mountain Chapter CLE Event
2026-03-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Hilton Denver City Center, 1701 California Street, Denver, Colorado, United States
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).

Join us to engage with other energy lawyers and professionals around the most interesting questions of today

If 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.

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Agenda:

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM Legal Issues in Data Center Development: Land Use, Energy Supply, and Other Challenges Facing the AI Buildout

Data 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.

Andrew DresselVice President – EnergyCharles River Associates

Abby BriggermanPartnerHolland & Hart

Greg GiuntaSenior Manager, Regulatory Affairs & CounselSEIA

Benjamin SmithCounselKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Kaitlyn DeYoungPartnerK&L Gates

12:00 PM – 12:50 PM Lunch with the Colorado Public Utility Commission Administrative Law Judge Section

The 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.

Chief Judge Harris Adams, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Judge Conor F. Farley, Administrative Law Judge, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Casey Federico, J.D., Administrator V, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Judge Melody Mirbaba, Administrative Law Judge, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Judge Aviv Segev, J.D., Administrative Law Judge, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Judge Robert Garvey, Administrative Law Judge, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Judge Kelly Rosenberg, Administrative Law Judge, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

Stephanie Kunkel, Legal Assistant, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

April Crain, Legal Assistant, Colorado Public Utilities Commission

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM Renewable Energy Development on Tribal Lands

Renewable 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.

Nann WinterAttorneyStelzner Law

Cedric IrelandGeneral CounselScout Clean Energy

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM Oil and Gas: Colorado’s Legal Landscape in 2026

In 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.

Chris ColclasureManaging ShareholderBeatty & Wozniak

Michelle SearesPartnerHolland & Hart

Caitlin StaffordSenior Assistant Attorney GeneralColorado Attorney General’s Office

Jeffery P. RobbinsChairmanColorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission

Katie McLaughlinSenior Assistant Attorney GeneralColorado Attorney General’s Office

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Federal Updates

The 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.

KC BeckerCEOColorado Solar and Storage Association (moderator)

Evan JurkovichVice President Government RelationsTri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

John PutnamPartnerKaplan Kirsch, LLPFmr. General Counsel at USDOT

Greg SopkinAssociate General CounselBlack Hills Corporation

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CLE 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.

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.

2026 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting
2026-03-12 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP (Atlanta), 999 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
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.

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Wednesday, March 11

5:00 – 6:30 PM – Reception Sponsored by Google

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.

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Thursday, March 12

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM – Keynote Remarks

Hon. Mark C. ChristieVisiting Professor of the Practice of Law and Lowance FellowDirector, Center for Energy Law & PolicyWilliam & Mary Law School

9:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Large and Speculative Loads

The 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.

This 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.

Adrienne E. ClairPartnerThompson Coburn LLP

Katie OttenwellerEnergy Market Development – US Eastern Region ManagerGoogle

Jon TauberDeputy General CounselSERC Reliability Corporation

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM – Ethics Jeopardy

In 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.

Sam BrumbergVice President of Regulatory Affairs & General CounselVirginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM – Regional Transmission Organizations & Independent System Operators: To Join or Not to Join?

As 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.

Panelists 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.

Thomas DevitaAssociate General CounselPJM Interconnection

Chris DemkoAssociate General CounselSouthern Company

Peter HellerEnergy AssociateThe Brattle Group, Inc.

Ted VatnsdalExecutive DirectorMidcontinent Independent System Operator

Lila JaberPresidentLilaJaber Consulting(Moderator)

3:15 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

This 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.

Jamie BarberDirector, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy UnitGeorgia Public Service Commission

Nicole M. GivenSpecial Counsel to the CommissionPublic Service Commission of South Carolina

Meredith HodgesSenior Regulatory Affairs ManagerGas South

Hon. Ana OrtegaCommissionerFlorida Public Service Commission

Adria HarperGeneral CounselFlorida Public Service Commission(Moderator)

Accommodations

The 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.

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Registration information:

Southern gold sponsors (4)southern silver sponsors (3)sponsors (1)

CLE: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.

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.

2026 Northeast Chapter Winter Summit
2026-03-19 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Charles River Associates, 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116-5092, United States
Please join EBA’s Northeast Chapter for their Annual Winter Summit. More information coming soon. Panels will include:

12:00 – 1:00 – Lunch

1:00 – 1:15 – Welcome Remarks

1:15 – 2:45 – Meeting the Moment: Challenges and Opportunities for Powering AI-Driven Data Centers

Speakers 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.

Ray FakhouryEnergy Policy ManagerAmazon Web Services

Tim HorgerSenior Director, Market OperationsPJM Interconnection(Participating Virtually)

Andrew MinaPartnerDentons US LLP(Participating Virtually)

Mike NolanVice President, US Strategy National Grid

Darsh SinghSenior Legal Counsel Capital Power

Jenna McGrathPartnerMilbank LLP

3:15 – 4:45 – What Regulatory Hurdles Exist for the Nuclear Renaissance?

Load 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?

Tison CampbellPartnerK&L Gates LLP

Mike ChiltonChairmanPegasus Global Holdings

Adrien FordVP, Wholesale Market DevelopmentConstellation Energy

Michael TwomeySenior ConsultantCharles River Associates

John ParsonsSenior LecturerMIT Sloan School of Management

Christopher RussoVice PresidentCharles River Associates (Moderator)

5:00 – Reception

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Sponsor the Summit

WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors (2)WEBA 2026 gold Sponsors 1.30 (1)

CLE: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.

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.

Sponsorships Available

Sponsoring 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.

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.

YLC Happy Hour with Women's Council on Energy and the Environment
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Troutman Pepper Locke (Washington, DC), 401 9th St. NW #1000, Washington, DC, United States
Join the EBA Young Lawyers Council and the Women’s Council for Energy and the Environment (WCEE) for a joint happy hour on Tuesday, March 31. The EBA YLC and WCEE are delighted to co-host this event, which offers a chance to connect with energy-focused professionals across both of these industry groups. Please come grab a drink and connect with other energy-focused professionals—lawyers, policy folks, consultants, and others who work in or care about the energy space. This event is a great opportunity to grow your network and compare notes on what’s happening in the industry.

This event is free for EBA and WCEE members as well as for law students.

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