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Using ADR to Resolve Energy Industry Disputes
2024-09-30 12:00 - 13:15 (America/New_York) | Paul Hastings LLP, 2050 M St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, United States
Join EBA’s Senior Lawyer Council and EBA’s Finance, Transactions & Investment Steering Committee for this hybrid Energizer! Registrants can attend in-person at Paul Hastings in Washington, DC or virtually, Panelists will address questions such as:

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

What are the pros and cons of various ADR processes?

What types of energy industry disputes are amenable to ADR?

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Former FERC ChairmanJoe Kelliher Fmr. Executive Vice President for Federal Regulatory Affairs, NextEra Energy, Inc.

Judge Susan G. Braden (Retired)Fmr. Chief JudgeU.S. Court of Federal Claims

Stephen WilliamsDirectorFERC Dispute Resolution Service

David HillFmr. DOE General CounselFmr. General Counsel, NRG Energy, Inc.

Bob FleishmanPresidentEnergy Resolve LLC Retired PartnerKirkland & Ellis

Registration Types Member Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10*No CLE will be offered for this Energizer.

ADR Energizer (1)

Canadian Chapter: The Annual Law and Economic Forum
2024-10-02 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Toronto) | The National Club, 303 Bay St., Toronto, ON, Canada
The Energy Bar Association’s Canadian Chapter is hosting the second Annual Law and Economics Forum. The theme for the Forum is: Does Climate Change Challenge Require New Perspectives?

Before the Forum, the Canadian Chapter invites all attendees to a Welcome Dinner on Tuesday, October 1. This Welcome Dinner is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Torys LLP and the Canadian Gas Association.

**Registration for this event is now closed**

Tuesday, October 1, 2024: Welcome Dinner

5 PM: Cocktail Hour

6 PM: Dinner

All registrants are welcome to attend the welcome dinner. Speakers for the dinner include Myha Truong-Regan, MBA, Head – Climate Research, Climate Action Institute, Royal Bank of Canada and Bob Heggie, Chief Executive, Alberta Utilities Commission.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

8:30 AM: Doors open/Coffee and tea available

9:00 AM: Re-thinking Data in the Energy Transition

Climate change related electrification policies together with technological innovation are forcing changes to energy systems in Canada and the United States. These changes are, in turn, driving demand for more and better-quality energy-related data to improve policy, and environmental, regulatory and other societal outcomes as we transition to a low carbon economy. What new data collection and access approaches are needed to ensure the availability of energy data that is relevant, accurate, timely, and reliable?

Speakers Include:

Bob Heggie, Chief Executive, Alberta Utilities Commission (moderator)

Wendy Franks, Co-founder and CEO, Canadian Power-to-X Partners Inc.

Peter Fraser, Energy Consultant, Former Head of Gas, Coal and Power Markets Division, International Energy Agency, and former Vice-President, Industry Operations and Performance, Ontario Energy Board

Kevin Mancherjee, Director – Operations Descision Support, Ontario Energy Board

Adonis Yatchew, Professor of Economics, University of Toronto

10:15 AM: Break

10:45 AM: Who Does What in the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy?

Climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy requires the collective action of various parties. Who is responsible for setting policy, identifying and filling policy gaps, implementing policy, making rights determining decisions within the context of policy, establishing whose policy is most relevant to the decision process, undertaking integrated resource planning, and considering the effect on investment? What are the consequences if one or more parties fail to act?

Speakers Include:

Karen Taylor, Principal, Karen Taylor Consulting, Former Member Ontario Energy Board (moderator)

Stephen McGrath, K.C., Board member and Chair, Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board

Jason Chee-Aloy, Managing Director, Power Advisory

Nicole Martin, Senior Consultant and Board Member, Toronto Hydro

12:00 PM: Lunch

1:15 PM: The Consequences of Stranding the Natural Gas Pipeline System

Climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy are challenging the established legal and economic norms that underly the rate regulation of network utilities, raising the threat of asset stranding in the natural gas sector, requiring massive capital attraction for electric utilities to “electrify everything”, and blurring the distinction between shareholders and customers. What are the consequences of the lack of consensus on net zero versus no carbon emissions, the role of natural gas, and the length of the transition period? Who should decide the approach used to value stranded assets and who should bear the cost – customers, shareholders, and/or taxpayers? What are the consequences on the cost of capital for rate regulated utilities? How will utility services remain affordable? How should regulatory processes be adapted to ensure informed decision making?

Speakers Include:

Erica Young, Executive Vice President, ENMAX Energy (moderator)

Chris Russo, VP & Global Energy Practice Leader, Charles River Associates

Hon. Joe Kelliher, Former Chair, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Brandon Schaufele, Associate Professor, Business, Economics and Public Policy, Ivey Energy Policy and Management Centre

2:30 PM: Afternoon Break

3:00 PM: What do Customers Want?

Per capita energy consumption in Canada and the United States is amongst the highest in the world. Petroleum remains the preferred choice for the transportation sector and natural gas is a preferred primary energy for power generation, space heating, and many commercial and industrial applications. Continued consumer demand for fossil fuels is at odds with climate change aspirations and policies aimed at transitioning to a low carbon economy. What are the consequences of the dichotomy between what customers say they want in relation to climate change and the nature of the energy actually demanded?

Speakers Include:

Timothy M. Egan, President, Canadian Gas Association (moderator)

Greg Lyle, President, Innovative Research Associates

4:15 PM: Closing Remarks

Registration typeMember$300 CDNNonmember$350 CDN

2024 EBA Mid-Year Energy Forum
2024-10-17 00:00 - 2024-10-18 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Westin Washington, DC Downtown, 999 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001
The 2024 Mid-Year Energy Forum will be at The Westin Washington, DC Downtown on Thursday and Friday, October 17-18, 2024. Attendees include attorneys, energy professionals, regulators, and others who work in the energy law and policy arena.

Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) Reception
2024-10-17 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. Each year, all ALJ judges will be invited as guests of the Foundation and in past years, nearly all of them have attended.

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Women in Energy Lunch (Lunch Only)
2024-10-18 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Westin Hotel Downtown, 999 9th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
The Women in Energy Lunch is a special event to close out the Mid-Year Energy Forum. Join Forum attendees for a special networking lunch and conversation with Janel Burdick, Director, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Enforcement!

This lunch is included in the Mid-Year 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

2024 Texas Chapter Annual Symposium
2024-10-30 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Baker Botts, 910 Louisiana St., Houston, Texas, 77002, United States
Join the Texas Chapter for their Annual Symposium. Topics addressed during this program include Hydrogen Development in Texas, Liquids, Construction, Electricity, and Texas Natural Gas Outlook. We will also kick off the program with keynote remarks and offer a fireside chat during lunch.

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8:45 – 9:00 AM: Welcome

9:00 – 9:30 AM: Keynote Remarks

Michelle Michot Foss, Ph.D.Fellow in Energy, Minerals, and MaterialsRice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy[See Full Bio]

9:30 – 10:30 AM: Hydrogen Development in Texas

With more than 1,000 miles of dedicated hydrogen pipelines, 48 hydrogen production plants and dozens of hydrogen end-use applications, the Gulf Coast is poised to become the heart of hydrogen infrastructure and use in the United States. This panel, led by experts in the field, will discuss DOE’s investments in the region, the emerging regulatory framework for hydrogen pipelines, and the jurisdictional role of the Texas Railroad Commission.

Stephanie H. CocoPartner – Energy Transactions & ProjectsVinson & Elkins LLP

Michelle CastalineAssociateSteptoe LLP

Gaurav SinhaVice President, Green Hydrogen OriginationThe AES Corporation

Brian WeeksSenior Director – R&D Development GTI Energy

10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break

10:45 – 11:45 AM: Liquids Panel

This panel will discuss the most recent Five-Year Review of the Oil Pipeline Index at FERC and the recent decision at the DC Circuit vacating FERC’s rehearing order on the matter. The panel will provide background on the FERC Index for Oil Pipelines and the purpose of the Five-Year Review. Then the panel will go through the events where FERC changed it’s ruling on the Five-Year Review via a rehearing process without additional notice or comment. Carriers appealed the decision to the DC Circuit and in July 2024, the DC Circuit vacated the FERC order on rehearing and reinstated the original FERC order.

Elizabeth B. KohlhausenPartnerCaldwell Boudreaux Lefler

Steven A. AdducciPartnerVenable, LLP

Amy L. HoffPartnerCaldwell Boudreaux Lefler

Dr. Michael WebbVice PresidentRegulatory Economics Group, LLC

11:45 AM – 1:15 PM: Luncheon with Keynote Fireside Chat

Hon. Will McAdamsPresidentMcAdams Energy GroupPartnerTexas Lobby Strategies

Juliana SersenPartnerBaker Botts

1:15 – 2:15 PM: Construction Panel

This panel will open with discussions of current challenges facing construction of energy projects—from the perspectives of in-house counsels who are managing both pipeline and renewable construction matters. The panel then will explore how the terms and conditions of construction contracts are evolving in response to project delays, cost uncertainty, and increased risk of claims. Topics will include the enumerated adjustment clauses, pricing true-ups, formulaic fee commercial structures, and better systems for claims mitigation.

Tommy LeoIn-House Counsel – Procurement, Construction, and OperationsRWE Clean Energy

Jason LintonSenior CounselEnergy Transfer

Scott GailleManaging PartnerGAILLE PLLC

2:15 – 2:30 PM: Break

2:30 – 3:30 PM: Electricity Panel

What’s going on in the Texas electricity markets? Lots! – Strong load growth including crypto-mining, changing ERCOT market design such as the new ERCOT Contingency Reserve Service and possible new ones like a Performance Credit Mechanism, the implementation of the Texas Energy Fund to facilitate financing of new natural gas fired dispatchable generation, the significant increase in the use of distributed energy resources on the distribution portion of the grid and potential regulatory changes to deal with that, etc. The panel includes industry leaders who will provide a high level overview and insights into the many ongoing developments in the Texas power market.

Katie ColemanPartnerO’Melveny & Myers LLP

Stephanie KrogerSr. VP of Regulatory & Business DevelopmentHunt Energy Network LLC

Michele RichmondExecutive DirectorTexas Competitive Power Advocates

Chad V. SeelySenior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate SecretaryERCOT

3:30 – 3:45 PM: Break

3:45 – 4:45 PM: Texas Natural Gas Outlook

This panel will explore the current state and future prospects of the Texas natural gas value chain, from production to exports. In 2023, mergers and acquisitions in the Permian Basin surpassed $100 million, marking the highest transaction activity since 2019, and both the Permian and Eagle Ford regions achieved record gas production levels. However, negative spot prices have underscored the urgent need for increased takeaway capacity. Several pipeline projects are in progress to better connect these basins to industrial centers and export facilities. The EIA forecasts North American LNG export capacity to double by 2027, with a significant portion of this capacity situated along the Gulf Coast. Positive factors include the progress of the “Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024,” while challenges include the Administration’s appeal against a ruling that halts its temporary moratorium on new LNG export licenses and increased international attention on lifecycle GHG emissions.

Jason BennettPartner and Department Chair – Global ProjectsBaker Botts

Jonathan KidwellPartnerKirkland & Ellis

George LevySenior Business AnalystKinder Morgan, Inc.

William GarnerCo-Chair – Global Energy & Natural Resources Practices GroupGreenberg Traurig

4:45 – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks

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Texas gold sponsorsTexas bronze sponsors (2)

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Registration TypeAdvanced Registration (Through Oct. 16)Late RegistrationStudentMember$345$395$25NonMember$450$585$50

CLE:This program is eligible for 5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.

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 Texas and Virginia for this event.

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.

Career Chat with FERC Chairman Phillips
2024-11-07 11:30 - 12:15 (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 Chairman Phillips. This event will generally feature a discussion with the Chairman 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 20 people with a waitlist based on registration numbers. Registration is limited to EBA Young Lawyer and Student members.

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The Symbiotic Relationship Between AI and the Utility Industry
2024-11-08 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | OH
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Please join the In-House Counsel Coalition and the Energy Professionals Council for this virtual energizer.

We’re diving into the fascinating world of AI and its growing role in natural gas pipelines and electric utilities. AI isn’t just causing a big, unexpected spike in the use of natural gas and electricity; it’s also changing the way pipelines and power lines operate and how we, as customers, interact with them. This rapid evolution brings up a lot of questions, like how we should build new assets, how scheduling needs to change, and the ethical issues around using AI.

As AI becomes more embedded in the electric and natural gas industries, it’s clear we all need to adapt our practices and viewpoints. In our upcoming program, we’ll tackle the challenges of this ever-changing utility landscape and see how AI tools are being developed to meet these demands. We’ll look at these challenges from the perspectives of natural gas and electric industry representatives as well as an AI developer and service provider and discuss why AI will be crucial for meeting the power needs of AI data centers. Join us as we navigate this exciting journey, balancing innovation with responsible practices. Let’s shape a smarter, more resilient future together.

Ranti OkunorenPrincipal Corporate Counsel – Global Lead Retail, Consumer Goods, Gaming and Energy IndustryMicrosoft

Donald Spankuch Vice President, Gas & Power OperationsBP

Mark WyattExecutive Director – Digital Solution DeliveryMISO

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Registration Types Member Nonmember Registration$40$60Student RegistrationFree$10Please note there is no CLE for this event.

Rocky Mountain Chapter Meet and Greet
2024-11-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2138 W 32nd Ave. Suite 300, Denver, Colorado, 80211, United States
Please join EBA’s Rocky Mountain Chapter for this meet and greet event with former, current, and new Colorado state legislators involved in energy policy on November 19! This event, hosted by Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP is an informal meet and greet with a happy hour and appetizers.

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FREE for members$15 for nonmembers

Post-Election Energy Landscape: What’s Ahead - From the Lens of Capitol Hill, FERC, and Industry Stakeholders
2024-12-05 13:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Wright & Talisman, P.C., 1200 G St NW #600, DC, 20005, United States
The Energy Bar Association’s Northeast Chapter and Electricity Steering Committee jointly invite you to an Energizer focusing on what we may see in the energy landscape with the changing Administration. In-person attendees will gather at the Wright & Talisman DC Office, or guests may register virtually. *In-Person Registration is sold out for this event – Virtual registration is still available.

The program will begin with a Keynote address by Patrick McCormick, Minority Chief Counsel to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, serving as Chief Counsel to the Senate Republicans on the Committee, particularly the ranking member Senator Barrasso of Wyoming, where McCormick will share his perspectives on energy policy given the administration change. A panel of experts with congressional, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and industry experience will discuss what they anticipate will be the future of energy policy in light of the recent elections, including what the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term may look like.

Keynote

Patrick McCormick, Minority Chief Counsel to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, serving as Chief Counsel to the Senate Republicans on the Committee

Moderator

Ruth Porter, Shareholder, Wright & Talisman

Panelists

Kellie Donnelly, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Lot Sixteen,

Melissa Alfano, Senior Director of Energy Markets and Counsel, Solar Energy Industries Association

Pamela Quinlan, Principal, GQS Energy

Craig Glazer, Vice President – Federal Government Policy, PJM Interconnection

The panel will run from 1:00 – 3:30, and will be followed by a light reception for in-person attendees.

**Please note: this event is not being recorded and is not open to the press. We are not offering CLE credits for this program**

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Virtual registration available. In-Person registration is sold out.

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

Rocky Mountain Chapter CLE Event
2025-01-22 10:45 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Hilton Denver City Center, 1701 California Street, Denver, Colorado, United States
The Energy Bar Association’s Rocky Mountain Chapter is hosting a half-day special event on January 22, 2025 at the Hilton Denver City Center. This CLE event is produced in collaboration with the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference (January 20 – January 22).

Join us from 10:45-4:00 pm to engage with other energy lawyers and professionals around the most interesting questions of today.

The EBA ticket will ensure access to this engaging programming and the closing Happy Hour.

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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10:45 – 12:00 PM: Post Election Update: The Clean Energy Transition under a Trump Administration

An update on the election and anticipated changes at the state and federal level

Kachina M. WeaverFounder and PrincipalWeaver Strategies

Gregory E. SopkinAssociate General CounselBlack Hills Corporation

John PutnamSenior AdvisorColorado Department of Transportation

Taylor WardDirector of Government RelationsColorado Rural Electric Association

Kim AyotteManaging ConsultantTrinity Consultants

12:15 – 1:00 PM: Lunch with the ALJs

Come join us for lunch with all of the standing administrative law judges at the Colorado PUC. The panel plans to discuss changes in legal practice at the PUC that have occurred over the last 12 months. Topics will include frequently asked questions, updates to the PUC’s website, sample exhibit documentation, tips and tricks for rulemaking proceedings and litigated proceedings, and discussion of some do’s and don’ts. This conversation will be especially helpful for newer practitioners.

Chief Judge Harris AdamsChief Administrative Law JudgeColorado 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

1:00 – 1:50 PM: Regional Market Implementation Update

An update on the recent tariff filings at FERC implementing regional market expansion in the West, including SPP M+, EDAM, Pathways; how efforts can improve current project interconnection and transmission congestion in the ISO west and non ISO west.

Raymond L. GiffordDenver Office Managing PartnerWilkinson Barker Knauer LLP

Lisa Tormoen HickeySenior ConsultantInterwest Energy Alliance

Holly TaylorManager, Regional AffairsCalifornia ISO

Kathleen StaksExecutive DirectorWestern Freedom

2:00 – 2:50 PM: Ethics in the Solar Industry: Consumer Protection

Update on Consumer Protection efforts to prevent bad solar sales practices. Ethics CLE Objective: Make sure the audience is reminded of CRPC related to truthfulness in statements to others, including rules and case law related to CRPC and ABA model rule 4.1. Tie to the panel is statements in a sales contract prepared by an attorney are required to be truthful.

Sara BirminghamVice President of State AffairsSolar Energy Industries Association

Jan Michael ZavislanSenior Counsel – Consumer Protection SectionColorado Attorney General’s Office

Jason SharpeCEONamaste Solar

Courtney WelchDirector of PolicyGoodLeap

Derek Elder Chief Administrative OfficerGrand Valley Power

3:00 – 3:50 PM: NEM Update

Update on the status of net energy metering across the U.S. and in Colorado

Craig N. JohnsonDirector of Policy and Strategy/General Counsel Colorado Rural Electric Association

James LesterSenior Policy Lead, Transmission, Climate, and EnergyColorado Energy Office

Jacob J. SchlesingerPartnerKeyes & Fox

Christopher WorleySenior Director of Public Policy Sunrun

Michael HarringtonDirector of Regulatory AffairsBlack Hills Energy

About the Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West Conference

The 2025 Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West is presented by the Colorado Solar and Storage Association, the state’s leading trade association for over three decades. We’ve brought our steadfast dedication to serving the industry to this conference. Our perceptive industry knowledge has informed the carefully picked subject matter and conference design.

The three days are designed to advance your understanding of new policies and opportunities to equip your business with the necessary skills to compete in the ever-developing clean energy industry.

Programming includes expert panels to receive a multifaceted look into the complex topics facing your business today. Expert panels and strategic in-person conversations will leave attendees with insights that guide decision-making and accelerate your success.

CLE Statement:This program is eligible for 4.5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 5.4 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 Colorado for this event.

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.

New Associate Welcome Happy Hour
2025-01-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Astro Beer Hall, 1306 G St. NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Join EBA’s Senior Lawyer Council and Young Lawyer Councils for a New Associate Welcome Happy Hour. Please feel free to invite your colleagues to join for this informal happy hour.

The EBA Senior Lawyers Council is a group of experienced EBA members committed to mentoring other EBA members who are beginning their legal careers or considering a mid-career change.

EBA’s Young Lawyers Council (YLC) provides attorneys who have been practicing 8 years or less an opportunity to connect with likeminded young professionals and seasoned practitioners. Through this council, new energy law practitioners will develop lasting relationships. Council leaders are committed to providing formal and informal networking and educational opportunities for new lawyers.

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Western Chapter Happy Hour
2025-01-30 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Snell & Wilmer, One East Washington Street, Suite 2700, Phoenix, Arizona, 85004, United States
Join the Western Chapter for this informal Happy Hour, hosted by Snell & Wilmer. EBA members and nonmembers are welcome to gather and network with fellow energy professionals in the Phoenix area. Please RSVP below!

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2025 Gas, Oils, and Liquids Half-Day Event
2025-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Join us for the Gas, Oils, and Liquids Steering Committee Half Day Event! This virtual program will feature two panels.

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12:00 PM: Panel 1:

LNG terminal projects require significant investment, LNG purchase or tolling commitments, and natural gas supply arrangements in order to reach FID and commercial operations. Impacts of high profile customer disputes, public policy changes, natural gas supply needs, and regulatory and court interventions need to be anticipated and addressed contractually, where possible, to avoid destabilizing project development and execution. Hear from experts on these types of contracting considerations, including what role FERC plays in their decisions.

Chris TerhuneCounselKing & Spalding

Shelley Park Associate General CounselVitol Inc.

Greg KuselSenior CounselCheniere Energy, Inc.

Ron RuckerStormFisher Hydrogenfmr. Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary Tellurian Inc.

1:00 PM: Panel 2:

This panel will focus on the practical and theoretical aspects of the use of contract rates under the Interstate Commerce Act (“ICA”). Panelist will give pointers on how to draft transportation service agreements and similar contracts, including language to include and exclude to avoid common pitfalls in these contracts. Additionally, the panel will explore the FERC’s current ICA contract rate policy, recent contract rate adjudications, and issues arising from pipelines contracting with affiliates and contracting without securing a FERC declaratory order. The presentation will include the following speakers:

Lorrie MarcilPartnerSteptoe LLP

Nathan MurphySenior CounselValero

Glenna RileySenior Attorney, Office of General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Jewel (J.R.) HandSenior Counsel Phillips 66

Registration Types Member Nonmember Registration$75$95Student RegistrationFree$20

CLE:This program is eligible for 1.6 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 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. EBA has applied for this program in VA, CA, NY, and TX.

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 Texas and Virginia for this event.

Scholarships:

EBA offers eligible student, government, and academic members discounts on the rates for most EBA programs which carry CLE credits, including EBA’s Annual and Mid-Year Meetings. EBA will, on a case-by-case basis, consider requests from members to attend EBA programs at a discounted rate. Discount requests must be made to EBA’s office at least fifteen days prior to the close of regular registration for the program in question. Requests will be considered by EBA if timely and complete. Discount requests must demonstrate a substantial financial hardship. Please submit your requests to jhannan@eba-net.org.

FELJ Symposium on Data Center Issues
2025-02-19 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Norton Rose Fulbright, 799 9th Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001-4501, United States
The FELJ invites you to this free, hybrid symposium on Data Center Issues. Join us on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 between 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST. A transcription of this Symposium will be featured in a future Energy Law Journal publication.

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**In-Person Registration has reached capacity, but virtual registration is still available!

Moderated by:Caileen (“Kat”) GamachePartnerNorton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Ronnie Bailey, P.E.Senior Strategic Advisor Electric Transmission Dominion Energy

Mason EmnettSenior Vice President, Public PolicyConstellation

Karen Khamou OrnelasDirector, State Infrastructure, Electric OperationsPacific Gas and Electric Company

Lawrence LuongFederal Affairs ManagerSMUD

Jeff Makholm, PhDSenior Managing DirectorNERA

Delia PattersonSenior Director, Regulatory Affairs and ComplianceSalt River Project

Mary Ann RallsSenior Director, Regulatory CounselNational Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Commissioner Ann RendahlCommissionerWashington Utilities and Transportation Commission

Aaron TinjumVice President, EnergyData Center Coalition

2025 Western Chapter Annual Meeting
2025-02-27 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | UC Law San Francisco, 200 McAllister St., San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Register today to attend the EBA Western Chapter’s 2025 Annual Meeting! Topics for this program include:

The West’s Burgeoning Energy Demand – Timely Energizing Data Centers and Other High-Usage Loads

Power Plays – Innovations and Reforms in Western Transmission and Interconnection

How Will President Trump’s Energy Agenda Impact the West?

The Evolution of Clean Energy – Opportunities and Challenges

Keynote Address from California Senator Scott Wiener: An Energy Vision for California and the Western States

This event is in-person only and will not be recorded. Please note that we are still adding speakers to the agenda.

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Wednesday, February 265:00 – 7:00 PM: Welcome Reception Thursday, February 279:10 AM – 10:15 AM: The West’s Burgeoning Energy Demand – Timely Energizing Data Centers and Other High-Usage Loads

The challenges and demands of energizing new load has never been as prominent as it is right now. Each day across the western United States, energy providers and users alike struggle to ensure that critical load can be timely brought online and reliably served. Join a discussion with data centers and the utilities being asked to provide them with power, as they discuss the unique nature of these ever increasing load demands, including interconnection and reliability challenges they present.

Susie Berlin (Moderator)AttorneyLaw Offices of Susie Berlin

Manuel PinedaAssistant City Manager/Chief Electric Utility OfficerSilicon Valley Power

Melissa KruegerSenior Director, Associate General CounselPinnacle West Capital Corporation

Geoff MooreRenewable Energy ManagerMeta

John MarymontVice PresidentSidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP)

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Power Plays – Innovations and Reforms in Western Transmission and Interconnection

Across the western United States, constrained transmission systems and backlogged interconnection queues continue to pose significant challenges for integrating renewable energy projects, addressing capacity shortfalls, and maintaining grid reliability and resiliency. Despite these obstacles, recent reforms at both the regional and federal levels—led by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)—mark notable strides in innovation and improvement. This panel of experts will delve into the latest developments in transmission and interconnection policy, with a spotlight on FERC’s updated interconnection rules in Order Nos. 2023 and 2023-A and the transmission planning revisions introduced in Order No. 1920. The discussion will also explore the western region’s distinctive approach to implementing and adapting these reforms, as well as anticipated future directions in this dynamic landscape.

Adrienne L. Thompson (Moderator)PartnerTroutman Pepper Locke

Sushant BaravéSenior Director, Grid IntegrationClearway Energy Group

Jennifer GalawaySenior Manager, Transmission Strategy & Regulation Portland General Electric

Bill WeaverAssistant General Counsel California ISO

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: How Will President Trump’s Energy Agenda Impact the West?

This panel will explore the energy agenda for President Trump at the start of his second administration by delving into the administration’s priorities and strategies for the energy sector, examining key policies and initiatives that aim to shape America’s energy future with a key focus on policies and initiatives that will impact the West.

Eric Korman (Moderator)PrincipalAnalysis Group

Cassie GilsonCo-FounderAxiom Advisors

Megan VetulaVice President, Federal Regulatory AffairsBerkshire Hathaway Energy

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: The Evolution of Clean Energy – Opportunities and Challenges

Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the evolution of clean energy in the Western United States, where we will delve into the exciting opportunities and formidable challenges shaping the region’s energy landscape. This session will explore cutting-edge technologies such as carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, and new nuclear. Our panelists will provide an overview of how these advancements are driving the transition to a sustainable future, addressing both the potential benefits and the hurdles that must be overcome to achieve widespread adoption.

Helen Calverley (Moderator)Senior Manager & Principal Counsel – EnergyApple Inc.

Yuri FreedmanSenior Director, Business DevelopmentSouthern California Gas

Jennifer SpinaVice President, Nuclear Regulatory and Oversight for Palo Verde Generating StationArizona Public Service

Kevin PoloncarzPartner Covington & Burling LLPLecturer in LawStanford Law School

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Keynote Address: An Energy Vision for California and the Western States

Senator Scott WienerCalifornia State Senate

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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

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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. EBA is applying for CLE credit in Colorado for this event.

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.

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Mentorship Fireside Chat
2025-03-04 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | White & Case LLP (Washington DC), 701 13th Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20005, United States
Please join the YLC for an evening celebrating the launch of EBA’s new SLC/YLC mentorship program. This event will feature a fireside chat between Michael Brooks (Partner, Bracewell) and Serena Rwejuna (Partner, White & Case) moderated by YLC Vice-Chair, Jackie Triggs (Associate, White & Case). The fireside discussion should provide EBA members with a unique perspective of three generations of mentor/mentee relationships and virtual participation will be available for this portion of the programming. An in-person networking happy hour will follow the fireside chat. Light bites and drinks will be served.

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Jackie TriggsAssociateWhite & Case

Serena RwejunaPartnerWhite & Case

Michael BrooksPartnerBracewell LLP

2025 Northeast Chapter Winter Summit
2025-03-12 11:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | K&L Gates, 1601 K St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006, United States
Save the date for EBA’s Northeast Chapter Winter Summit. This program includes two Keynote speakers and two informative panels.

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11:30 AM (ET) – Registration Opens

12:00 PM (ET) – Lunch

12:50 PM – 2:20 PM (ET) – Energy Resource and Supply Needs to Fuel the Data Center Boom

This group of experts will explore the concept of generation resource collocation with data center infrastructure and remark on the challenges and benefits applicable to such arrangements. The speakers will also address how data centers may impact wholesale market prices and design in the northeast. They may also discuss the anticipated or potential effects on resource adequacy requirements necessary to ensuring sufficient energy capacity is available. The panel may remark on what policies could be deemed useful to accelerating deployment of electric and gas supply in areas where data centers need it most. Speakers may explore what the future resource mix may look like as a result, including the roles of nuclear, gas-fired generation and power purchase agreements.

Jennifer ManshSenior Vice President, Regulatory and External AffairsTalen Energy

Carrie AllenSenior Vice President and Deputy General CounselConstellation

Nicholas GladdPartnerWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Nathan C. HowePartnerK&L Gates

2:25 PM – 2:55 PM(ET) – Keynote Remarks

Hon. Allison Clements804 Advisory, LLCFmr. CommissionerFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

3:10 PM – 4:30 PM (ET) -Development of Data Centers and Associated Energy Infrastructure

This group of experts will remark on what is driving the need for data center development. They will discuss how much data center infrastructure is needed to meet the requirements of artificial intelligence proliferation in the United States. The speakers may remark on how the locations of data centers are determined. It is expected that the speakers will highlight the operating characteristics of data centers. The speakers may also discuss how to approach data center development with the local public utility and what sort of electric and gas infrastructure planning is needed to accommodate the siting and construction of data centers in local areas. Speakers may present on the challenges of grid and/or pipeline constraints factoring into their development decisions.

Speakers:

Mike TwomeySenior Consultant Charles River Associates

Craig SundstromHead of Energy Sustainability PolicyAmazon Web Services

Michael ArmmManaging DirectorBlackChamber Group

Andrea ChambersOf CounselDLA Piper

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM (ET) – Keynote Remarks

Hon. Neil ChatterjeeFmr. ChairmanFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Thank you to our sponsors!

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CLE Statement:This program is eligible for 2.8 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 3.4 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 Colorado for this event.

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.

2025 Southern Chapter Annual Meeting
2025-03-20 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Hunton Andrews Kurth (Richmond), 951 E Byrd St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Join the Southern Chapter in Richmond, or virtually, for their 2025 Annual Meeting! Topics include the first commercial fusion plant, advanced nuclear, and the interplay of utilities and data centers. *In-Person registration for this event is now closed.

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9:15 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. – Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – The First Commercial Fusion Plant

In December 2024, Commonwealth Fusion Systems (“CFS”) announced that it planned to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant in Chesterfield, VA. Nuclear fusion is a potentially game-changing technological innovation, but some incorrectly associate this technology with well-known drawbacks of traditional nuclear fission. Ms. Kristen Cullen, Vice President of Global Policy and Public Affairs at CFS, will introduce this new technology and explain its distinct characteristics.

Kristen CullenVice President of Global Policy and Public Affairs Commonwealth Fusion Systems

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Keynote Address

Matthew ChristiansenSpecial CounselFmr. General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. – Emergency Communications

Reliable Emergency Communications: Best Practices for Communication and Coordination of Emergency Response During Natural Disasters. In the midst of hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme weather, reliable emergency communications is critical. This session will highlight the need for precision collaboration between government officials, utilities, and telecommunications companies during natural disasters. The panelists will explore best practices for communication during emergencies, to, when possible, keep services intact, as well as collaboration between these entities during those emergencies where service outages have occurred.

Hon. Ron Brisé Vice President & Senior AdvisorArrow GroupFmr. PSC Commissioner

Greg HauserStatewide Interoperability CoordinatorNorth Carolina Emergency Management

Michelle LamaPrincipal Corporate CounselT-Mobile

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Advanced Nuclear – State of the States

Nuclear of the future with small modular reactors and advancements. States are leading the way in exploring policies and regulations that support advanced nuclear in order to meet growing energy demand while also addressing climate, energy reliability, economic and national security goals. This session will highlight the latest advanced reactor technologies, examine recent state actions, and discuss the biggest challenges facing new reactor deployment.

Hon. Katrina McMurrianExecutive DirectorNuclear Waste Strategy Coalition

Hon. Kelsey A. BagotCommissionerVirginia State Corporation Commission

Andrew CampbellSenior Manager, Transformative Innovation InitiativesTennessee Valley Authority

Steve ChengelisVice President, Energy Supply, Nuclear Development & FusionEPRI(appearing virtually)

Kristy HartmanDirector of Stakeholder Strategy & EngagementNuclear Energy Institute

12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Lunch

1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Interplay Between Utilities and Data Centers: Innovative Solutions to Meet Load Growth

Data centers, utilities, and technology. This session will highlight the latest on what is driving data centers, how data centers and utilities are interacting, and how tech companies are involved. The Panelists will examine recent data center state actions and policy, as well as discuss how the regulatory framework should evolve to factor in the ever-growing load requirements for data centers while attaining and maintaining consumer protections.

Cindy MillerHeadCindy Miller LLC

Salome GarciaDirector of Policy and ProgrammingConservative Energy Network

Ted MurphyPartnerHunton Andrews Kurth

Katie OttenwellerLead for Energy Market Development & Policy, U.S. SoutheastGoogle(appearing virtually)

Jack RobbChief Legal Officer and Senior Vice PresidentOld Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC)

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Ethical Considerations in Regulatory Law

Conference Attendees will learn about ethical issues facing Regulatory Commissioners, Employees of Regulatory Commissions, and Practitioners who appear before them. The program will focus on limitations upon ex parte communications, transparency of the process, receipt of gifts and limitations upon employment after service with a Commission.

Richard Johnson Jr. Assistant Bar CounselVirginia State Bar

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CLE Statement:This program is eligible for 4.25 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states, and 5.1 hours of CLE credit for 50-minute states. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.EBA Applied for in-person CLE Credit in: VA, FL, and GAEBA Applied for virtual CLE Credit in: VA, GA

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 Colorado for this event.

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.

Hotel Information:

EBA does not have a room block for this event. Please see nearby hotel information:

Courtyard Richmond Downtown1320 East Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219

Omni Richmond100 South 12th St., Richmond, VA 23219

Residence Inn Richmond Downtown1320 E Cary St., Richmond, VA 23219

The Berkeley Hotel 1200 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219

Energy Law Academy Course 105: Cybersecurity in the Energy Industry
2025-03-24 00:00 - 2025-03-25 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | OH
In this course, students will learn the basics of cybersecurity in the energy industry, key concepts and terminology, what happens in the event of a data breach and the legal and practical considerations in responding to the breach, the role of the lawyer, senior management, and the board concerning cybersecurity.

Our faculty will provide an update on the current status of data privacy laws, as well as current trends. They will also cover vendor and supply chain management, and cyber insurance. Our program will wrap up with a discussion of artificial intelligence in the energy industry.

Please note: All times listed below are Pacific Time.

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March 24:

1:00 – 1:30 PM: Keynote Address

Kal AyoubDirector of the Office of Electric ReliabilityFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

1:30 – 3:15 PM: What is Cybersecurity?

Basic concepts (what are the threats, what are we trying to protect, how do we protect it, what are the major statutory and regulatory principles, etc.)

Key Terminology

Carter ManucyDirector, CybersecurityNRECA

3:30 – 4:30 PM: Data Breach and Breach Response

What happens in a data breach (with a particular focus on ransomware)

Legal, operational, commercial, and other risks

Due diligence and legal minimum requirements before, during, and after a breach

Key steps in responding

Dan FrankPartnerEversheds Sutherland

4:30 – 5:30 PM: Role of Lawyer, Senior Management, and Board

The lawyer’s obligation for his or her own practice and office (including professional ethical obligations)

Counseling the C-suite

Protecting attorney-client privilege

Applicable standard of care (business judgment rule, fiduciary duty)

What senior management and board should be doing now

Nicholas PascaleDeputy General CounselNRECA

March 25:

8:00 – 8:15 AM: Welcome, Introduction, and Recap

8:15 – 9:15 AM: Artificial Intelligence in the Energy Sector

What AI is and how it is used in the energy sector

Current status of regulation of AI

Chris BloomfieldAssociateEversheds Sutherland

9:15 – 10:00 AM: Vendor and Supply Chain Management

Key commercial considerations

Current regulatory environment

Nicholas PascaleDeputy General CounselNRECA

10:00 – 10:45 AM: Cyber Insurance

What it covers – and what it doesn’t

Practice pointers

Pooja KohliCounsel | Data Privacy, Cybersecurity and AIEversheds Sutherland

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Data Privacy

The legislative response – federal vs. state

Trends – CA vs. GDPR

PCI compliance

Eric DiiulioCounselPerkins Coie

12:00 – 12:15 PM: Conclusion

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

2025 Enforcers and Defenders Forum
2025-04-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The George Washington University Law School, 716 20th st. NW, Washington, DC, 20052, United States
The 2025 Enforcers and Defenders Forum will take place on Wednesday, April 2 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at The George Washington University Law School.

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

This event is not open to the press and is not being recorded.

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3:00 – 3:10 – Welcome Remarks

Dayna Bowen MatthewDean and Harold H. Greene Professor of LawGeorge Washington University Law School

3:10 – 4:00 – Enforcers Panel

Brian YoungDirector of EnforcementCommodity Futures Trading Commission

Jay MatsonDeputy Director – Division of InvestigationsFERC Office of Enforcement

Moderated by: Jeremy MedovoyPartnerMcGuireWoods

4:10 – 5:00 – Defenders Panel

Kathleen (Katy) McArthurPartnerSullivan & Cromwell LLP

John ShepherdPartnerHunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Levi McAllisterPartnerMorgan Lewis

Moderated by: Michael BrooksPartnerBracewell

5:00 – Happy Hour

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Registration Types Member Nonmember Registration$75$95Student RegistrationFreeFree

FELJ Author Talk: Designing Durable Non-RTO Organized Markets
2025-04-03 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Troutman Pepper Locke, 401 9th St. NW #1000, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
The Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (FELJ) and the Electricity Steering Committee invite you to a hybrid author talk for the FELJ article: Designing Durable Non-RTO Organized Markets. On April 3, hear from Author Cecelia (CeCe) Coffey (Attorney Advisor, FERC) discuss her article in a moderated discussion with Jay Morrison (Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, ElectriCities of NC). Registration coming soon!

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Northeast Chapter NYC Happy Hour
2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Central Oyster Bar, 89 E 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10017, United States
EBA’s Northeast Chapter will host a cash bar happy hour on Thursday, April 17, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Grand Central Oyster Bar (89 E 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017). Invite your colleagues to join!

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2025 EBA Annual Meeting and Conference
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00 (America/New_York) | Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
The 2025 Annual Meeting and Conference will be at The Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. on Thursday and Friday, May 1-2, 2025. Attendees include attorneys, energy professionals, regulators, and others who work in the energy law and policy arena.

2025 CFEBA Annual Gala
2025-05-01 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Each year, at the end of the first day of the EBA Annual Meeting and Conference, the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association (CFEBA) holds its annual fundraising gala. This elegant event directly supports the foundation’s grant-giving activities. The support of EBA members and their organizations is critical to ensuring that CFEBA can continue to support energy-related charitable activities this year and in the future.

The Gala will be held on the evening of Thursday, May 1, from 5:00-8:30 PM at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. At this year’s event, we will be honoring the 2025 Cornerstone Grant recipients. Learn more about these recipients here.

The event will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a seated dinner with presentations by representatives from CFEBA.

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If you’re planning on attending our gala then you should plan on going through our selfie booth from DigiBooths! DigiBooths is the best source for photo booths and is part of DigiGroup Entertainment, your go to source for entertainment!

Midwest Chapter Energizer - Utility, Regulator, and Developer Perspectives on Large Loads
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | OH
Join us for this virtual Midwest Chapter Energizer. The rise of artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology and advanced manufacturing is causing widespread transformation in how we plan, build, and pay for energy infrastructure. Join our panelists for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities presented by the proliferation of large loads, from the unique perspectives of a utility, a developer, and a regulator.

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Mike BennDirector, Energy Strategy and Power ProcurementSTACK Infrastructure

M. Bryan LittleAssistant General Counsel NiSource

Chairperson Andrew J. FrenchKansas Corporation Commission

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

2025 Electricity Steering Committee Half-Day Event
2025-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Husch Blackwell, 1801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 1000, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
Join the Electricity Steering Committee for their annual Half-Day event!

**In-person registration is now closed, but virtual registration is still available.

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2:10 – 3:10 PM: Electricity Demand Growth: A retrospective of significant load growth and the utility, customer, regulatory, and legal solutions during the first century of electrification

Alexandra KlassJames G. Degnan Professor of Law, Co-Director, Environmental and Energy Law ProgramUniversity of Michigan Law School

Ari PeskoeLecturer on LawHarvard Law School

Hannah WisemanProfessor of LawPenn State Dickinson Law

Hon. Joe KelliherFmr. FERC ChairmanFmr. Executive Vice President for Federal Regulatory Affairs,NextEra Energy, Inc.(Moderator)

3:15 – 3:55 PM: Keynote Presentation:

Matthew ChristiansenFmr. General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Sam WalshFmr. General CounselU.S. Department of Energy

4:00 – 5:00 PM: Credit Ratings and the Cost of Capital: The role of credit ratings agencies in dynamic times and the impacts on electric utility decisions

Jairo ChungVice President – Senior Credit Officer, Public Project & Infrastructure Finance GroupMoody’s Ratings

Hon. Megan Gilman*CommissionerColorado Public Utilities Commission

David S. LappPeople’s CounselOffice of People’s Counsel, State of Maryland

Hon. Philip D. MoellerFmr. FERC Commissioner

Michael BlackwellPartnerHusch Blackwell LLP(Moderator)

5:00 PM: Networking Reception

*Panelist appearing virtually

Registration Types Member Nonmember Registration$75$95Student RegistrationFree$20

2025 Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting
2025-06-18 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | DLA Piper, 33 Arch St. #26, Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Register now for the Northeast Chapter’s 2025 Annual Meeting! This hybrid event will include CLE for in-person attendees.

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

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Tuesday, June 17 – Welcome Reception 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Attendees are invited to a welcome reception on June 17 at The Brattle Group’s Boston office. Please RSVP during the registration process.

Wednesday, June 18 – Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting

8:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration Opens

9:00 – 9:15 AM: Welcome Remarks

9:15 – 9:45 AM: Keynote Remarks

Bill QuinlanPresident, Transmission and Offshore Wind ProjectsEversource Energy

9:45 – 11:00 AM: Transmission Panel – Order No. 1920 Compliance and Appellate Review in the Northeast

Lead counsel for the New York Transmission Owners, PJM Transmission Owners, a representative of the New England Transmission Owners, and the lead transmission siting regulator of the State of Connecticut will together consider the compliance plans and obligations to implement Long-Term Regional Transmission Planning in the Northeast. FERC Order No. 1920 is proceeding in a consolidated appeal in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals located in Richmond, Virginia. The Speakers may consider the legal durability of the final rule and its fate on appeal.

William R. DerasmoPartnerTroutman Pepper Locke LLP

William M. KeyserPartnerSteptoe LLP

Mark Sciarrotta Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance OfficerVermont Electric Power Company (VELCO)

Andrea Sarmentero GarzónOf CounselDuncan, Weinberg, Genzer, Pembroke, P.C.(Moderator)

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Capacity Market Reforms

Forward capacity markets have been in operation for nearly 20 years, and have been largely successful in sending competitive market price signals to carry out the markets’ core mission of incentivizing new generation to come on line and uneconomic generation to leave the system. The capacity markets have not been without changes over the years to capture changing needs and conditions. With the changing fleet, the increasing frequency of “100 year” events, the proliferation of large loads driven by data centers and electrification, there’s continued focus on capacity market reform. In this panel, we will hear from experts who will explore several current issues that are or will be on the table for discussion in the near term, such as accreditation, sub-annual capacity products, and the shape and height of the demand curve.

Bruce Anderson Senior Vice President & General Counsel New England Power Generators Association, Inc.

Liz DelaneyVice President, Utility-Scale Policy and Business Development New Leaf Energy

Marc D. MontalvoPresident & CEODaymark Energy Advisors

Dr. Walter GrafChief EconomistPJM Interconnection

Rosendo Garza, Jr.Senior AssociateDay Pitney LLP(Moderator)

12:30 – 1:45 PM: Lunch

12:45- 1:15 PM: Lunch Keynote

Hon. Staci Rubin, Esq., MPH, MELPCommissionerMassachusetts Department of Public Utilities Commissioner

1:45 – 3:00 PM: Presidential Removal Authority and Independent Agencies

President Trump’s removal of National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox has faced significant legal challenges in different courts. Speakers will consider the potential outcome and consequences of this litigation, particularly on how the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming opinion on the matter may affect the President’s authority over commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Shaun BoedickerPartnerSteptoe LLP

Michael E. KenneallyPartnerMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Jeff LiuAssociate AttorneyGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Andrea ChambersOf CounselDLA Piper(Moderator)

3:00 – 3:30 PM: Innovations for Meeting Soaring Demand More Quickly While Mitigating Increases in Rates and Emissions

Samuel NewellPrincipal The Brattle Group

3:45 – 5:00 PM: Cross-Border Electricity Tariff Issues at the U.S. Canadian Border

In reaction to a potential trade war between the United States of America and Canada, which may include the imposition of tariffs on electricity imports and exports at the northern border, ISO New England Inc. and the New York Independent System Operator have each obtained approval by FERC to implement measures to collect import export duties on cross-border electric transactions. This incredible group will consider the implications of electricity import export tariffs and to what extent power can feasibly cease to flow between the two countries.

Chris HamlenAssistant General Counsel – MarketsISO New England Inc.

Kevin W. JonesPartnerHunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Aleksandar MitreskiVP Regulatory & PolicyBrookfield Renewable Energy Group

Peter RossCounselFoley Hoag LLP

Jeffrey JakubiakPartner — Energy RegulationVinson & Elkins LLP(Moderator)

5:00 – 5:10 PM: Closing remarks

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Registration Type (In-Person)Early (ending June 4)RegularNonMemberAttorney/Energy Professional$295$345$400Government/Academic$125$175$250In House Counsel/Solo/Small Firm Attorney$225$275$350Students$35$35$50

Registration Type (Virtual)Early (Ending June 4)RegularNonMemberAttorney/Energy Professional$245$295$350Government/Academic$75$125$200In House Counsel/Solo/Small Firm Attorney$175$225$300Students$20$20$50

Hotel Information:

EBA does not have a hotel room block for this event. There is a large conference happening at the time of our Northeast Chapter Annual Meeting, please book your hotel as early as possible. Two nearby hotels: Revere Hotel Boston CommonWyndham Boston Beacon Hill

CLE:This program will be eligible for in-person attendees only for 5 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states and 6 hours of CLE credit in 50-minute states. EBA has applied in NY and VA. 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 Colorado for this event.

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.

Energy Law Academy Course 102: An Introduction to Electricity and Electric Rate Regulation
2025-06-25 00:00 - 2025-06-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Colorado Attorney General’s Office, 1700 Lincoln Street, Denver, Colorado, 80203, United States
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.

The 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.

The 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

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT. The recordings of the presentations will be available on EBA On-Demand after the program ends.

Wednesday, June 25

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM (Mountain Time): Registration and Lunch

12:15 – 12:30 PM: Welcome and Opening Remarks

12:30 – 1:30 PM: Introduction to Electric Utility Industry and Legal and Economic Overview

This 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:

The Basics of the Electric Utility Industry

State Regulation and Limitations (“Attleboro Gap”)

Federal Regulation under the FPA

FERC Enforcement Authority

Role of Non-Jurisdictonal Utilities

Dan FrankPartnerEversheds Sutherland

1:30 – 2:15 PM: Key Regulatory Constructs

In this session, our faculty will explore key regulatory constructs used in electric rate regulatory matters, including:

Just and Reasonable Rates

Prudent Investment

Used and Useful Investment

Known and Measurable Costs

Cost Causation and Subsidization

Jonathan SchneiderPartnerStinson LLP

2:15 – 2:30 PM: Break

2:30 – 4:30 PM: Traditional Cost-of-Service Regulation

In 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:

Revenue requirement

Cost functionalization

Cost classification and the FERC Uniform System of Accounts

Cost allocation

Rate and tariff design

Elisabeth LatoneBranch Chief, Office of Administrative LitigationFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

4:30 – 5:30 PM: Reliability Regulation

In this session, our faculty will provide an overview of the regulation of reliability under Section 215 of the Federal Power Act, including:

FPA Section 215 – responsibilities of the Electric Reliability Organization (NERC) and FERC

Standards development process

Enforcement and settlement practice

Leigh Anne Faugust Managing Attorney of the Reliability Group in the Office of General CounselFederal Energy Regulatory Commission

Thursday, June 26

8:00 – 8:15 AM (Mountain Time): Opening Remarks and Recap

8:15 – 9:00 AM: Alternative Regulatory Structures

In this session, our faculty will discuss alternatives to traditional cost-of-service regulation, such as market-based rates. Topics to be discussed include:

Legal and economic basis for market-based rates

Market analysis

Scope of traditional regulation

Mixed regulation – when some components are competitive and others are not

Polo Soto, Ph.D.Manager (Supervisory Energy Industry Analyst), Market-Based Rate Program Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

9:00 – 9:45 AM: FERC Oversight of Market Manipulation

In this session, our faculty will provide an introduction to FERC’s oversight of the wholesale power markets using its enforcement authority over market manipulation.

Jonathan SchneiderPartnerStinson LLP

10:00 – 11:15 AM: Diverse Market Structures

In 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:

Evolution of competitive generation – from PURPA to RTOs

RTOs – purpose, authority, and regulation

Non-RTO regions

Christopher (C.J.) PolitoPartnerSidley Austin LLP

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Overview of Relevant Electric Markets and Products

In this session, our faculty will explore the various markets and products in electricity, including:

Energy (day-ahead, real-time)

Capacity (in some RTOs)

Ancillary Services

Polo Soto, Ph.D.Manager (Supervisory Energy Industry Analyst), Market-Based Rate Program Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

12:30 PM: Closing Remarks

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CLE 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.

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 Colorado for this event.

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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.

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