News events

August 27, 2024

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT

Join Advanced Energy United on August 27 in their latest webinar as they explore policy principles decision-makers and stakeholders should consider when reforming state policy frameworks that govern the siting and permitting processes of large-scale renewable and energy storage projects. The discussion will spotlight case studies in Michigan and Massachusetts, two states working to reform and update state laws that dictate how wind, solar, and storage projects are reviewed and approved to move forward with construction. This discussion will feature expert panelists who actively educate policymakers on the barriers to project development and engage a broad swath of stakeholders to identify and craft policy solutions that reduce barriers, clarify processes, and update siting and permitting regimes. Attendees will gain insight into how to advance frameworks in their own states that foster clear and consistent siting standards and permitting processes aimed at scaling deployment while still giving voice to communities, local processes, and authorities.

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June 20, 2024

2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT

On May 13, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released a long-awaited ruling aimed at improving transmission planning processes. A follow-up discussion to our May 24 webinar about the ins and outs of the ruling, this webinar explored the implications of the FERC Order on states, addressing key impacts, potential pushback, and Advanced Energy United's role in facilitating adaptation. View the recording. Verna Mandez, Transmission Director with Advanced Energy United, reflects on her moderation of this webinar, which explored how states can leverage FERC’s new rules to secure a more reliable and affordable transmission grid.

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May 24, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

The first in Advanced Energy United's Transforming Transmission two-part webinar series, this discussion will provide perspectives on why FERC acted, what the Order does and doesn’t require, how utilities and RTOs will approach compliance, and when next steps will unfold. Starting with opening remarks from Karin Hertzfeld, Senior Transmission Counsel for FERC Chairman Willie Phillips, the panel will delve into the details of the FERC rule and its anticipated impact. Part 2 of the webinar series (to be announced) will examine how states, in the wake of the FERC Order, can navigate the evolving landscape of regional transmission planning and optimize transmission investments to advance clean energy goals.

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