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Unlocking Clean Energy Growth: Overcoming Interconnection Challenges in the Midwest
Interconnection challenges are slowing clean energy deployment across the Midwest, causing delays that impact utilities, developers, and communities—especially those historically underserved. Instead of being a bottleneck, interconnection can become a catalyst for clean energy progress with the right strategies in place.
This session will feature expert panelists from Xcel Energy, ENGIE, and Kevala, who will share practical solutions for streamlining interconnection processes, improving communication, and aligning interconnection policies with decarbonization goals. Key discussion topics include:
- Strategies for reducing interconnection delays and expediting clean energy projects.
- Enhancing coordination between utilities, developers, and regulators to create a more efficient process.
- Ensuring disadvantaged communities are prioritized in the energy transition.
- Strengthening the Midwest grid to support a growing share of renewables and distributed energy resources.
Attendees will gain actionable insights into how interconnection can become a key driver of grid modernization, equitable clean energy access, and a more resilient energy future.
