13th Annual VLGS Energy Law and Policy Symposium: “Planning During a Turbulent Energy Transition”
September 24 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
The Institute for Energy and the Environment and VLGS Alumni in Energy group are hosting the 13th Annual Energy Law and Policy Symposium, “Planning During a Turbulent Energy Transition,” both in person and virtually.
Held during Climate Week NYC, the symposium will bring together VLGS alumni, partners, and supporters for a half-day discussion on the challenges facing the energy transition. This year’s program features expert panels on improving the efficiency of the electric transmission grid, examining FERC’s evolving approach to natural gas infrastructure approvals, and implementing New York City’s Local Law 97. The keynote address will examine the challenges and opportunities of meeting New York State’s ambitious climate goals.
New York continuing legal education (CLE) credits will be available to symposium attendees.
Presented in partnership with the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Register through NYSBA by clicking here.
SCHEDULE
All times listed below in ET.
12 to 1 p.m. – Doors Open – Networking
1 to 1:10 p.m. – Opening Remarks
1:10 to 2:20 p.m. – Panel 1: “Optimizing the Electric Transmission Grid – FERC Order 1920 and Beyond”
2:20 to 2:35 p.m. – Networking Break
2:35 to 3:45 p.m. – Panel 2: “FERC’s Changing Policies and Practices for Approving Natural Gas Infrastructure”
3:45 to 4 p.m. – Networking Break
4 to 5:10 p.m. – Panel 3: “Decarbonizing New York City’s Buildings – Strategies and Challenges in Implementing Local Law 97”
5:10 to 5:55 p.m. – Keynote: “The Struggles of Achieving New York State’s Climate Ambitions”
Noah C. Shaw, Partner, Foley Hoag; Former General Counsel, NYSERDA
