Permitting, Regulatory and Environmental Considerations for Renewable Energy Projects

Session 01: Oklahoma Renewable Energy Projects: Permitting Considerations - Focus on various environmental and related permitting considerations under Oklahoma law for wind, solar, battery, and hydrogen projects. Matters discussed include an overview of applicable statutes, regulations, required permits, notices, and public meetings. 

Session 02: Texas ERCOT Market Reform and Redesign - Explore recent initiatives to modify the market design in ERCOT with a focus on the technical aspects of proposed changes and how they could affect market participants.  Also explore project implementation issues and the likely need for regulatory guidance to resolve contentious technical issues. 

Session 03: Public Utility Commission of Texas: Rulemaking Update - A candid discussion between industry and commission staff on the significance of, and challenges implementing, legislation from the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature. 

Session 04: Market Reform and Redesign to Remove Barriers of Entry for Clean Energy and the Build Out a Robust Transmission Grid - Increased load and extreme weather continue to create consternation in the energy markets. Clean energy resources can be a major part of the solution as long as the markets are functioning properly. Hear a discussion of the work being done to remove barriers and advocate for a well-functioning energy markets and a robust buildout of the transmission grid.

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