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An Important New Virtual Conference on

Local Siting and Permitting for Electric Power Facilities

Regulatory structures and project review processes in Oregon and Washington

December 16 & 17, 2026

Live via Interactive Online Broadcast

As a value-added bonus, you'll receive access to downloadable audio and video recordings at no additional charge.

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Program Overview

What to Look Forward to

~ Federal agencies and their jurisdiction

~ State lead agencies and their priorities

~ Potential new state legislation

~ State environmental impact review

~ Roles for Tribal nations sovereigns

~ Grid interconnection for generating projects

~ Unique issues for siting transmission lines

~ Siting and permitting for generation projects

~ Development of better permitting frameworks

~ Effective participation in permitting processes

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Faculty Bios

Jenna R. Mandell-Rice, Jenna R. Mandell-Rice, Program Co-Chair, is a partner at Van Ness Feldman and co-leader of the firm's Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources and Real Estate practice. She counsels private and public clients on natural resources, environmental, and water-related permitting, with a primary focus on energy infrastructure(wind, solar, hydropower and transmission) and water infrastructure projects.

Karen M. McGaffey, Karen M. McGaffey, Program Co-Chair, is Of Counsel to Ashurst Perkins Coie. She advises clients on the development and permitting of a wide variety of energy and infrastructure projects. These include all types of energy facilities, including wind, solar, hydrogen, renewable fuels, natural gas power, cogeneration facilities, electricity storage, transmission lines, and pipelines.

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