About the Series: ESIG has just completed a broad stakeholder review of the transmission implications of moving towards very high levels of decarbonization and renewable energy at a national level. The issues associated with a large transmission network spanning the continent can be generally grouped into the areas of transmission planning, permitting and paying, covered in this extended 3-part webinar. The first webinar on planning will be presented by Rob Gramlich of Grid Strategies. Rob is a well-known figure nationally in this area, and will cover the drivers for a broad, geographical approach to planning. The topic of permitting will be presented by Bret Sumner, a practicing lawyer well versed in the practical aspects of project permitting on public and private lands. The third topic to be addressed, paying, or cost allocation, will be covered by Steve Gaw, Senior Vice President of Markets and Infrastructure for the Advanced Power Alliance.

Part 1: Planning

Tuesday, January 26
2:00 pm (eastern US)

Featured Speaker:
Rob Gramlich, Founder & President, Grid Strategies

Abstract: Large scale transmission has been planned and built before in different US regions so there are known and tested models that work. The needs are staggering, with some estimates calling for tripling the current delivery capacity of the existing grid. How can the next FERC, along with DOE, RTOs, and states, put in place new transmission planning policies to get this needed transmission built?

Q&A Session: We will be using the slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.

Part 2: Permitting

Tuesday, February 9
2:00 pm (eastern US)

Featured Speaker:
Bret Sumner, Senior Partner, Beatty & Wozniak

Abstract: Developing comprehensive and proactive permitting strategies are a must for efficient business planning, allocation of capital, and construction scheduling for large scale infrastructure projects spanning multiple states and jurisdictions. Electric transmission project proponents face significant complex permitting challenges involving a multitude of land access, environmental, regulatory, and government affairs issues at the federal, state and local levels. These issues can result in costly delays and stranded capital, and serve only to increase uncertainties with respect to obtaining required federal, state and local permits and authorizations. This presentation will provide an overview of key permitting issues that often hinder permitting, with an example on western federal land access, as well as potential strategies to minimize these risks.

Q&A Session: We will be using the slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.

Part 3: Paying

Wednesday, February 24
2:00 pm (eastern US)

Featured Speaker:
Steve Gaw, Senior Vice President of Markets & Infrastructure, Advanced Power Alliance

Abstract: Building needed infrastructure is more than just planning. Before it can be built there must also be a mechanism to pay for it. In fact, transmission planning and cost allocation have proven to be nearly inseverable when addressing infrastructure needs. Over the last two decades we have gone from having stagnant infrastructure development in the Midwest, to significant investment, to another slow down. We know what has worked and what has not. But will the cost allocation solutions of the past help solve today’s infrastructure slow down and the needs of tomorrow, especially in the midst of one of the biggest periods of change in the electric industry’s history? What are the challenges we face looking forward? And what are potential solutions that will move us to optimal solutions for the grid and fairness in the way we pay for them?

Q&A Session: We will be using the slido platform for Q&A. Please submit your questions and follow-along during the event at this link.

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