Getting the Grid Permitting Greenlight: The Power of Community Engagement and Mobilization

Getting the Permitting Greenlight: The Power of Community Engagement and Mobilization

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

1:30 PM – 1:55 PM PT

Location: Industry Trends Theater, #A63093, Hall A, ACC

Sponsored By:

Show Floor Moderator(s)

Stephanie Zawistowski (she/her/hers)

Director of Grassroots Engagement & Political Organizing
Solar Energy Industries Association
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Show Floor Panelist(s)

Matt Traldi (he/him/his)

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Greenlight America
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Local approvals continue to be a major hurdle in project permitting, and the number of rejections and bans on clean energy projects is climbing nationwide. With more and more obstacles, where’s the opportunity? This session explores how industry partners can support developers in community engagement strategies that mitigate opposition and mobilize supporters during the pivotal permitting process.