Permitting, Regulatory and Environmental Considerations for Renewable Energy Projects (2025)

Session 01: Texas Regulatory Update - This session provides a comprehensive update of Texas regulatory changes impacting renewable energy projects including the status of the Performance Credit Mechanism (PCM), the PUC’s progress in adopting a reliability standard, an updated Cost of New Entry (CONE) and a new Value of Lost Load (VOLL), ancillary service procurement updates, changes to the transmission planning process and a status report on the Permian Basin Reliability Plan, and other important ERCOT and PUC changes impacting renewable generation.

Session 02: Comparison of Interstate Grids’ Regulatory Treatment of Large Load Projects - Learn about the convergence of Resource Adequacy and Load Interconnection policy at a time of increasing energy demand. Explore how the central United States is meeting this challenge and how Texas may set itself apart.

Session 03: California Spotlight: New Developments in Project Permitting, Connecting to the Grid, and Energy Markets in the Golden State - Cover selected topics affecting utility- and community-scale renewable energy projects at the state level, including enhancements to the interconnection process, updates on energy markets, permitting reform at the California Public Utilities Commission, and the status of the California Energy Commission’s consideration of “Opt-In” projects that move entitlement decisions to Sacramento.  The speakers will prognosticate on the effects of legislation adopted in recent years, and address nascent issues including the extended day-ahead market, green hydrogen, and offshore wind.

Session 04: California Spotlight: Land Related Regulatory and Permitting Considerations - Focus on some of the California-specific laws and regulatory regimes that may impact renewable energy development. Explore local land use considerations, CEQA compliance, and other California project development considerations.

Includes: Video Audio Paper Slides