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Policy and regulation

Regulated utilities rely on supporting and complying with sound policies in order to fulfill obligations to customers and facilitate the energy transition. This topic focuses on the local, state, and federal policies that govern transmission and distribution utilities.

Policy and regulation opportunities

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1:40 PM
  1. Towards a Rural Energy Action Plan: Cooperative and Municipal Utility Investment Needs and Strategies
    Nicollet Ballroom D
    45 mins
    Electric cooperatives, small municipalities, and rural communities face distinct challenges in deploying modern, resilient, and reliable technology to serve their customers. These communities support …
    Speakers
    Thomas Mosier
    Thomas Mosier, Department Manager, Decision Sciences - Idaho National Laboratory
10:00 AM
  1. Unlocking Clean Energy Growth: Overcoming Interconnection Challenges in the Midwest
    Nicollet Ballroom A-C
    45 mins
    Interconnection challenges are slowing clean energy deployment across the Midwest, causing delays that impact utilities, developers, and communities—especially those historically underserved. Instead …
    Speakers
    Scott Placide
    Scott Placide, Manager Interconnection Engineering - ENGIE
    Zachary Pollock
    Zachary Pollock, Director of Grid Strategy & Emerging Technologies - Xcel Energy
    Aram Shumavon
    Aram Shumavon, Founder and CEO - Kevala, Inc