Reforming Permitting for Energy Infrastructure

Take a look at where both federal and state-level reforms to permitting for energy infrastructure stand. Discuss what reforms have been adopted and what is still on the table in efforts to speed permitting for renewable energy and transmission. Dive into a report from Washington state and what it...
October 12, 2026

EPC Risk Mitigation for Public Power: Designing Contracts that Survive Reality

This session takes a practical look at how utilities can structure EPC agreements to better withstand real-world challenges. Attendees will explore key contract provisions that allocate risk appropriately, establish clear performance and schedule expectations, address delays and cost overruns, and...
October 12, 2026

Federal Regulations and the Future of Competitive Transmission

Dive into the latest regulatory and legislative initiatives on interregional transmission, permitting reform, and grid-enhancing technologies. Hear updates on FERC policies affecting transmission development, including Order No. 1920 implementation and challenges stemming from FERC's support for...
October 12, 2026

Who Says Administrative Law is Boring

The last decade has seen a number of highly significant developments in federal administrative law, including the U.S. Supreme Court’s reconsideration (and potential reversal) of Humphrey’s Executor, the demise of Chevron deference, increased use of Presidential executive orders, restrictions on...
October 12, 2026

Contracts and Rate Design for Data Centers

This presentation will address the latest developments regarding the interconnection of these large loads and will include detailed discussion of: the players, and the games they play when engaging public power entities regarding the interconnection of these large loads; and the necessary agreements...
October 11, 2026