 
Making Decisions Across the New Transmission Landscape
By attending The Energy Daily’s 2nd Annual Transmission Siting Summit, you’ll interact with other key decision-makers who are leading the debate on the critical issues surrounding complex transmission siting initiatives. This year’s Summit will deliver on key developments taking place in this dynamic sector, including industry’s expansion efforts to improve reliability and accommodate electricity generated with renewable fuels. In fact, The Obama administration and many in Congress are pushing that envelope with legislative proposals aimed at encouraging broad and regional transmission site planning while spurring new investment and ownership as well as more open access to transmission lines.
The Obama administration and Congress are pushing that envelope with policies and funding to encourage development of renewable energy and with legislative proposals aimed at facilitating broad and regional transmission site planning as well as spurring new investment, ownership and more open access.
And Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Jon Wellinghoff has said he may want to open new transmission line ownership and access to competitive bidding to prevent incumbent utilities from trying to keep competition out.
The pipeline of renewable generation is growing rapidly—wind, solar and geothermal—but in many cases, the capacity is in parts of the country where it’s stymied by a lack of transmission capacity.
Utilities and developers are not waiting to see whether Congress will act on transmission issues and are proposing innovative financing strategies for new power lines that are forcing state and federal regulators to make key transmission policy decisions on an almost monthly basis.
But on the path forward, there is much disagreement among transmission investors and owners, utilities and generators, and planners and regulators—regional, state and federal.
“Green” transmission line plans have been thwarted by utilities and state regulators complaining that RTO and FERC-required transmission planning processes are being evaded and unwarranted rate increases demanded.
Utilities argue that long-haul lines are too often blocked by state regulators, who see few benefits and many costs to constituents from such projects. Legislative proposals have been floated in Congress to enhance FERC authority to override state and regional transmission siting decisions and to approve multi-state power lines. A number of lawmakers are calling for the creation of large regional planning agencies.
But states are worried about the federal government allowing lines that are unpopular with their constituencies. Many are working collaboratively to develop regional siting plans, which they hope will not be trumped by federal action. Will a consensus emerge on transmission siting issues?
Participate in Discussion With Stakeholders and Policymakers as They Explore:
- Does FERC have authority under existing law to broadly spread the cost of new power lines?
- Should FERC take steps to allow open competition for the right to build new power lines?
- How does FERC interpret its existing authority in siting cases?
- How well is existing regional planning working?
- What is the status of FERC’s National Interest Transmission Corridors?
- What are the specifics of congressional legislative proposals?
- How would FERC’s authority to override state and local decisions be “enhanced” or clarified?
- Is federal legislation dead in the water?
- What funding is available for increasing the reach of the electrical grid and its reliability under federal energy and economic stimulus legislation?
- Who will pay for multi-state transmission lines?
- Which comes first—financing or site approval—how to get one without the other?
- Who wants to own transmission—operators partnering with local utilities and renewable energy generators?
Get the answers to these and other questions by attending The Energy Daily's Transmission Siting Policy Summit. This one-day event will bring together the decision-makers and influencers from the highest levels of government and industry for insightful debates surrounding this critical issue. Don’t miss your opportunity to network in an intimate setting with other top industry leaders and key policymakers. Space is limited, so register early. You’ll take advantage of the special Early Bird Rates and will reserve your spot to this exclusive event!
| 7:00 a.m. Registration Opens |
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
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| 8:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. Welcoming Remarks |
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8:20 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Opening Keynote Address
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9:00 a.m - 9:45 a.m. View from FERC
FERC is at the center of the debate as policymakers seek to reform federal transmission policy. Should the federal government be given more power to override states on siting, and to broadly allocate transmission project costs? How should FERC interact with states, regional transmission organizations RTOs and the many other organizations involved in transmission planning?
9:45 a.m - 10:30 a.m. A CEO's View
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Ralph Izzo
Chairman of the Board
President & CEO
PSEG |
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10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Networking Break
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10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. DOE Perspective
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John Schnagl
Director of Transmission Adequacy
DOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability |
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Industry Perspective
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Joseph Kelliher (Former FERC Chairman)
Executive Vice President-Federal Regulatory Affairs
NextEra Energy, Inc. |
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Susan Tomasky
President
AEP Transmission |
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Gregory Ioanidis
Vice President of Business Strategy
ITC Transmission |
Many U.S. energy companies are eager to build new power lines and have many different views on how the regulatory framework should be changed to foster expanded transmission. Hear some of those views and transmission project plans, with some of the industry’s thought leaders on the topic.
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12:30 p.m. - 1:45p.m. Luncheon with Keynote Address
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. RTO Perspectives on Transmission Siting and Planning
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Jay Caspary
Director of Transmission Development
Southwest Power Pool |
The long-haul, high-voltage transmission lines to get remote power generation to where it is needed require regional authority. Plans must be developed for huge swaths of the country, with projects crossing multiple states, RTO and utility service areas. RTOs must work with state, federal and utility officials to resolve disputes over power line routes and cost allocation issues affecting millions of ratepayers in different states and regions. What are the mechanisms they are using? What should the federal role be in determining the national interest of a project? |
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2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Shaping Transmission Policy for Renewables and Innovative Technology
Transmission planning has taken on a new look as policymakers seek deliver power across state boundaries from remote areas to electricity-hungry cities. This has created new roles for states, interacting with regional and federal authorities while balancing state objectives with those of their region. What are a state's responsibilities for planning, financing, ownership and regulation? And what is the proper extent of federal authority? |
3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m Networking Break
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. State Regulator Perspectives
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Stephen Conant
Senior Vice President
Anbaric Transmission and New England Independent Transmission Company |
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Lauren Azar
Commissioner
Wisconsin Public Service Commission |
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Kristin K. Mayes
Chairman
Arizona Corporation Commission |
Numerous state and regional efforts have sprung up in recent months to map out transmission needs for expanding renewable energy supplies and to address siting, environmental and cost issues. These initiatives prompt some state, RTO and industry officials to ask whether additional federal siting authority is necessary or desirable. This panel will look at the progress and problems of several of the highest-profile initiatives to delineate transmission zones and corridors for geothermal, solar and wind power projects, including Texas’ Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ), program, California’s Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative (RETI), the Western Governors Association’s Western Renewable Energy Zones (WREZ) and the closely linked program by the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management to designate transmission corridors for renewable energy across federal lands in the West.
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The summit is directed at policymakers, decision-makers and stakeholders representing:
- Utilities
- Renewable fuels generators
- Fossil fuel and nuclear fuel generators
- State, regional and federal regulators
- The investment and financial community
- Consumers
- Industrial power users
- The Green power community
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The summit will help participants navigate the complex of interests and views held by different constituencies on the emerging transmission landscape.
- Understand how state, regional and federal interests differ.
- Define the scope of planning, financial and investment commitments necessary to site new transmission lines.
- Network and learn about business opportunities associated with transmission.
- Pose questions to responsible, informed officials
- Discern areas of agreement-disagreement and compromise on business and policy issues.
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Standard Rate |
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$495 |
| Energy Daily Subscribers |
$795 |
| Industry Attendees |
$895 |
Sponsorship of the Transmission Siting Policy Summit will position your company as a thought-leader in the transmission siting debate and will provide you a unique opportunity for contact with an intimate group of decision-makers at the highest level of government and industry who specialize in this area. Plus, the schedule is structured with plenty of opportunities for sponsors to network with their customers and business prospects. Media will also be covering the event.
* Luncheon Sponsorship $15,000
* Cont. Breakfast Sponsorship $10,000
* Registration Bags $7,500
* Portfolios $7,500
* Morning Break $5,000
* Afternoon Break $5,000
* Promotion and Information Distribution $2,500
The above sponsorships will include:
* Complimentary VIP registration(s)* to the event
* Logo and URL link include in all pre-conference communications including web site, emails, brochures, etc.
* Exposure through press releases
* Distribution of your materials or giveaways to all attendees in the registration bags
* Signage at the Summit
* Copy of final attendee list with full contact information after the event
* Recognition of sponsorship at the Summit.
*Number of free VIP passes dependent on package
For more information on sponsorships contact Erica Lengermann; 301-354-1598.
Non-Profit Registration Rate
To obtain the non-profit rate, simply select the option during the online registration process. You must also bring proof of your non-profit status to the event.
Energy Daily Subscriber Rate
The subscription rate is available to new and active subscribers. If you are an active subscriber to The Energy Daily, simply select the subscriber option during the online registration process. Your subscription status will then be verified by The Energy Daily staff. If you would like to become a subscriber, please contact Nat Parsons at nparsons@accessintel.com to become a subscriber and qualify for the discount rate to the conference.
Content Questions: Contact Eric Lindeman or via phone at 703-522-5914 or George Lobsenz or via phone at 703-358-9201
Registration Questions: Contact Teri Fisher or via phone at 610-696-2484
Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Erica Lengermann or via phone at 301-354-1598.
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