The CEC Goes Green: Best Practices for “Opt-In Projects” Before the California Energy Commission

In 2021, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill No. 205, which temporarily (through June 2029) allows the California Energy Commission (CEC) to license solar and wind projects (above 50 megawatts) and energy storage projects (above 200 megawatthours). In this panel, you will hear directly from high-level CEC experts on this specialized licensing process. While the panelists will not address pending opt-in projects under consideration, the panelists will provide insider perspectives on how to best participate in the process, whether you are a member of the public, an advocacy group, or a renewable energy company’s attorney or consultant.

Speakers:

• Jared Babula, Senior Staff Counsel, Office of Chief Counsel, California Energy Commission
• Dian Vorters, Deputy Director, Siting Transmission and Environmental Protection Division, California Energy Commission

Moderator:

Dana Palmer, Partner, Allen Matkins