2024 CUB Energy Policy Conference – October 4, 2024

By Matt Joyce | August 21, 2024

When: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, October 4, 2024Where: Left Bank Annex (101 N Weidler St, Portland, OR 97227)Website: oregoncub.org/conference Energy Policy for People & Planet will explore the intersections between utility planning,customer affordability, and climate protections. How can we balance reducing emissions without raising disconnection rates? How can the planning process help create a…

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GridFWD 2024 – October 1 – 2, 2024

By Matt Joyce | August 7, 2024

There’s never been a more critical time to examine market dynamics and their impacts on our energy systems. On October 1 and 2, GridFWD 2024 will bring together all the stakeholders for in-depth updates, discussions and networking in beautiful Banff. Connect and share with regional operators, utilities, tech innovators and other influencers. See the details…

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An efficiency-first approach to transmission 

By Matt Joyce | July 17, 2024

Transmission lines are critical to our energy system, capable of shuttling electricity vast distances from where it’s generated to where it’s consumed. Over the past 40 years, energy efficiency has helped to avoid the need for new transmission projects. A coming wave of electrification and other load growth that will largely be powered by solar,…

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2024 Oregon Solar + Storage Conference – October 22 – 24, 2024

By Matt Joyce | July 15, 2024

The 2024 Oregon Solar + Storage Conference (OSSC), hosted by the Oregon Solar + Storage Industries Association (OSSIA), is taking place October 22 – 24, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Portland, 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232. The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference (OSSC) will provide the perfect venue for experienced solar professionals and those…

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Smart Buildings Exchange – August 27-29, 2024

By Matt Joyce | July 2, 2024

Join the Seattle-based Smart Buildings Center for the free 2024 Smart Buildings Exchange (SBX) to be held virtually & in-person August 27-29, 2024. Interactive conference sessions featuring a mix of panel discussions and case study presentations will explore the market opportunity for smart buildings and highlight solutions that can help building owners, managers, and operators address challenges…

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Pathways Initiative’s Step One Proposal for Governance of a West-Wide Energy Market 

By Matt Joyce | June 13, 2024

A single, unified energy market in the West is essential to unlock the clean energy resource potential of the West, enable efficient use of our infrastructure, and maintain a reliable and affordable energy system. The West-Wide Governance Pathways Initiative is a collaborative, multi-step effort to create this connected, independently governed Western energy market, as discussed…

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