Regulatory/Policy - State and Federal Policy

Navigating Nationwide Siting and Permitting Regulations

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM PT

Location: 209AB, Level 2, Anaheim Convention Center

Moderator(s)

David Gahl (he/him/his)

Executive Director
Solar & Storage Industries Institute (SI2)
Slingerlands, New York, United States

Panelist(s)

Christina Baworowsky

VP, Policy and Advocacy
Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES)
Washington, DC, District of Columbia, United States
Ben Hoen

Staff Scientist
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, California, United States
Ellen Howard Kutzer

General Counsel
Colorado Solar and Storage Association (COSSA)
Denver, Colorado, United States
Shanelle Evens Montana (she/her/hers)

Senior Vice President, Portfolio Management
Lightsource bp
Slidell, Louisiana, United States

Siting and permitting is an important first step in the utility-scale solar and storage development process. With different localities in various stages with their own rules and regulations, this initial phase significantly impacts project progress. Join this session to learn about the ever-changing landscape of siting and permitting legislation across the country and the successes. Panelists will explore case studies of legislative challenges and successes in various states. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the evolving legislation, political wills and actionable strategies for success.