CONFERENCE: State-Level Pathways to Zero-Emissions Electric Grids
States seeking to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions and transition toward a net-zero economy often center their strategies on clean electricity and widespread electrification. This conference examined the technical and economic characteristics of a zero-emissions electric system; challenges to achieving such a system at the state level and possible policy solutions; and how states can foster zero-emissions electric systems in a just and equitable manner.
The conference featured a keynote address from New York Public Service Commission Chair Rory Christian.
This event was approved for 4 New York State CLE credits in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys. CLE credit was only available for in-person attendees.
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AGENDA:
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. REGISTRATION
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
10:10 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. ZERO-EMISSIONS ELECTRIC GRIDS
- Dr. Sanem Sergici, Brattle Group
- Dr. Paul Donohoo-Vallett, U.S. Department of Energy
- Schuyler Matteson, N.Y. Department of Public Service
- Veronique Oomen, N.J. Board of Public Utilities
- Rachel Fakhry, Natural Resources Defense Council
CLE Readings for Panel 1: New York Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New Jersey Executive Order 315, Order Initiating Process Regarding Zero Emissions Target
11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LUNCH (provided)
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. KEYNOTE ADDRESS AND DISCUSSION
- Rory Christian, Chair, N.Y. Public Service Commission
CLE Readings for Keynote: Jurisdiction, Powers and Duties of Public Service Commission, Safe and Adequate Service; Just and Reasonable Charges; Unjust Discrimination; Unreasonable Preference; Protection of Privacy, Establishment of a Renewable Energy Program, Order Adoption Modifications to the Clean Energy Standard, 184 FERC ¶ 61,038, 146 FERC ¶ 61,043
1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. EQUITY IN THE TRANSITION TO ZERO-EMISSIONS ELECTRIC GRIDS
- Eleanor Stein, Albany Law School
- Chris Coll, N.Y. Department of Public Service
- Eric Walker, WE ACT for Environmental Justice
- Sergio Dueñas, Strategen Consulting
CLE Readings for Panel 2: New York Public Renewables Act, Milieudefensie et al. v. Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Milieudefensie Letter to Shell’s Board of Directors, People of the State of California v. Exxon Mobil Corporation, New York State Disadvantaged Communities Barriers and Opportunities Report
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. POST-CONFERENCE NETWORKING
CLE Information
This event was approved for 4 New York State CLE credits in the category of Areas of Professional Practice. The credit is both transitional and non-transitional; it is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted attorneys. CLE credit was only available for in-person attendees.
In order to receive CLE credit, attorneys must review prewritten materials relevant to each session, and record their attendance at each session. The prewritten materials are linked above. Attendees who complete the CLE requirements for any session will receive a certificate of attendance for those sessions from NYU School of Law in the weeks after the conference.
We also encourage attendees to complete a CLE evaluation form to provide feedback on the conference.
NYU School of Law is an accredited provider of CLE in New York State. If you are seeking CLE credit for a different state, we recommend you consult with your state’s CLE Board to ascertain regulations on reciprocity. Should you have any questions about CLE certification, please contact Alyssa Schiff [email protected].