Breakout Session
The Role of State Legislatures in the Evolving Energy Sector
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM ET
The energy sector is rapidly changing—from the growth in natural gas and clean energy to the evolving electricity market structures and the expansion of distributed energy resources (such as rooftop solar and energy storage). State legislatures are considering these topics and the role state energy policies play as the sector evolves. In addition, threats from natural disasters, cyberattacks and other events highlight the importance state legislatures play to support and protect critical energy infrastructure. Join this interactive session for an overview of the energy transformation, the key energy policies being considered and the biggest issues that state legislatures will be tackling in 2021.
Presenters
Glen Anderson
Program Director, NCSL Energy, Environment & Transportation Program
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Kristy Hartman
Program Director, NCSL Energy, Environment & Transportation Program
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Daniel Shea
Policy Specialist, NCSL Energy, Environment & Transportation Program
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Laura Shields
Policy Associate, NCSL Energy, Environment & Transportation Program
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Resources
General
- Energy Publications and Legislative Updates: In-depth analysis, summaries of legislative activity and case studies on a variety of energy topics including alternative fuels and vehicles, energy efficiency, energy infrastructure and reliability, fossil fuels, nuclear generation and renewable energy.
- Energy Meetings and Webinars: Recordings and presentations from NCSL’s energy-related webinars and meetings.
- Energy Legislative Bill Tracking Database: The largest public resource for state-by-state bill tracking on a variety of energy issues.
- Newsletters: NCSL newsletters help you stay up-to-date on the latest energy news. Plugged In highlights important state and federal activities that impact energy policy. The News Reactor is your source for all things nuclear—from nuclear power technology to waste storage. Subscribe here to receive these newsletters in your inbox. Additionally, the NCSL Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee publishes the biweekly NRI Standing Committee newsletter.
2020 Key NCSL Energy Publications
- 2019 – 2020 Legislative Energy Trends (Coming soon: the 2020 – 2021 energy trends report will be published in late Feb.)
- Securing the Nation’s Energy Future: 2019-2020 State Legislative Action
- Cybersecurity and the Electric Grid | The state role in protecting critical infrastructure
- Modernizing the Electric Grid: State Role and Policy Options
- Safe and Reliable Pipelines | A Primer for State Legislatures
- State Renewable Portfolio Standards and Goals
- The Growing Role of Energy Storage in Clean Energy Policy
- State Approaches to Wind Facility Siting
- Bolstering Federal Energy Assistance and Weatherization With State Clean Energy Programs
- Special Fees on Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
- State Policies Promoting Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
- Creating Smart Communities | A Guide for State Policymakers