Transmission Settlements & Accounting

Transmission Settlements & Accounting

“Lots of material, detail, and discussion well-presented in a compact timeframe.” Power Engineering Manager, LADWP “Excellent Transmission Settlements training from Background to Billing.” Wholesale Services – Midwest, Customized Energy Solutions This one-and-a-half day course will spell out the fundamentals and best practices of billing and settlements for all transmission transactions involving…

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Fundamentals for Disaster Risk Mitigation Through Nature-Based Solutions

Fundamentals for Disaster Risk Mitigation Through Nature-Based Solutions

Natural disasters have shown just how vulnerable our infrastructure can be, especially in high-risk areas along the coast. Public works officials must mitigate the impacts of inclement weather and rising sea levels because our communities and our economy depend on it. The Biden Administration has committed to climate resiliency by…

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Environmental Compliance & Permitting for Utilities

Environmental Compliance & Permitting for Utilities

“Time well-spent! I already have a checklist for applying the principles.” – Liberty Utilities “EUCI offers excellent introductory level courses for a broad range of relevant current day utility industry topics.” – National Grid Understanding permitting issues is essential for a project’s success. Environmental concerns and local requirements can vary…

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Water & Wastewater Investor Forum

Water & Wastewater Investor Forum

Water is crucial to every aspect of day to day living and the economy.   Several industries like agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing, and health care, rely directly on water and wastewater services to function. Aging water infrastructure, declining water quality and quantity, operational inefficiency, population growth, and urbanization, amplified climate change…

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Membrane Filtration for Drinking Water

Membrane Filtration for Drinking Water

The Membrane Filtration for Drinking Water course addresses the design, installation, operation and maintenance of membrane filtration systems for drinking water treatment and wastewater reuse. The course covers both low-pressure membranes (microfiltration and ultrafiltration) and high-pressure membranes (nanofiltration and reverse osmosis). Operations, engineering, and management staff from utilities considering implementing…

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Southeast Renewable Energy Summit

Southeast Renewable Energy Summit

“This conference is very enlightening and extremely useful. If you are an energy industry professional, you will find this conference very educational.” – Resource Planning Analyst, Entergy New Orleans “EUCI courses are exceptionally prepared and the speakers are always highly proficient and knowledgeable in the subjects they present!” – Project…

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Non-Battery Energy Storage

Non-Battery Energy Storage

Due to growing concerns about the environmental impacts of fossil fuels and the capacity and resilience of energy grids around the world, stakeholders continue to turn their attention to various energy storage solutions. Energy storage is not a new concept. Batteries have been used since the early 1800s and pumped-storage…

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Illinois Energy Online

Illinois Energy Online

Backed by progressive clean energy plans coming from Governor Pritzker, the state of Illinois continues down the path towards a clean and resilient economy. This transition is further enabled by the state’s top-rated grid; number two in the nation according to GridWise Alliance’s Grid Modernization Index. With the 2020 election…

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Energy Storage: Utility Best Practices

Energy Storage: Utility Best Practices

Advanced energy storage technologies have matured rapidly in recent years and installations continue to gain momentum across North America and the world. The interest in energy storage continues to expand for number of reasons including solving the intermittency problem as utilities continue to add renewables to the grid. Evolving technology…

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Fundamentals of Battery Storage

Fundamentals of Battery Storage

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) can be used for a variety of applications, including frequency regulation, demand response, transmission and distribution infrastructure deferral, integration of renewable energy, and microgrids. Different battery technologies can enable different applications that can provide various benefits to utility services, Independent System Operator (ISO) services, Regional…

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategies for Energy Leaders

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategies for Energy Leaders

“Well structured, eye opening workshop. You will walk away with learning something you didn’t know or think about.” Instruction Designer, Oncor “I have participated in several DEI trainings and this one was the best by far.”  External Affairs Manager, Exelon “This has been a highly interactive and informative training on…

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Funding Broadband Expansion

Funding Broadband Expansion

President Biden’s proposed infrastructure bill has the capacity to close the digital divide in America. Depending on the outcome of the infrastructure and reconciliation bills, significant funds are expected to be disbursed to state authorities. It’s then up to state authorities and local governments to optimize the funding to make…

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Behind the Meter Energy Storage

Behind the Meter Energy Storage

The electricity system is changing, from the way we generate power to the way we distribute and use it. All grid-tied energy systems are situated either “in front of the meter” or “behind the meter” (BTM). Multiple factors including high demand charges, reliance on solar, changes to energy tariffs and…

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Free Webinar: Canna Business Trends: Success During and After the Pandemic

Canna Business Trends: Success During and After the Pandemic

September 14, 2020 | Online :: Central Time

The cannabis industry is always changing. From evolving regulatory requirements, to the rise of new cannabis brands, change is constant. The most successful canna businesses have survived partly because of their abilities to adapt. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced all businesses to shift their models to survive. In many ways, the cannabis industry was uniquely prepared for the crisis. Even during the economic recession, many canna businesses are posting record breaking sales.

The pandemic has taken a toll on city budgets. Many cities are beginning to come onboard for cannabis licensing, as they look for ways to increase tax and licensing for revenue purposes. Industry insiders are predicting increasing opportunities in local cannabis markets within the next 12-18 months as cities look for ways to ramp up revenue. During this free webinar you’ll get an overview of realistic taxing and licensing expectations during this unique time. This one-hour session will be packed with content, including input on:

  • Local Taxation
  • Land Use
  • Licensing Structures
  • How to Advocate for Licensing in Your Area
  • How to Create the Change You Want

 Attend this free webinar where Ikanik Farms Senior VP and Former Chief of Cannabis Policy for Sacramento, Joe Devlin, will outline best practices for successful implementation and continued success of cannabis businesses.

Learning Outcomes

This webinar will provide attendees an opportunity to:

  • Identify strategies for taking advantage of post-COVID opportunities in canna business
  • Demonstrate knowledge of realistic licensing procedures
  • Develop action plans for success during the next 12-18 months
  • Understand how to advocate for licensing in your area
  • Explore best practices and real-world examples of how to navigate the current tax and licensing structures

Agenda

Monday, September 14, 2020 : Central Time

1:45 – 2:00 p.m. :: Log In

2:00 – 2:45 p.m. :: Webinar Timing

State of the Industry

How COVID-19 has changed canna business

New Opportunities

How to capitalize on new ballot measures and additional licensing

Realistic Expectations

Licensing procedures, land use, and tax

The Changing Market

How to advocate for licensing in your area

What’s Next

Action steps and best practices for additional opportunities in the canna market in the next 12-18 months

2:45 – 3:00 p.m. :: Q&A

Presenter

Joe Devlin, Senior VP, Ikanik Farms and Former Chief of Cannabis Policy for Sacramento

Joseph M. Devlin is the Senior Vice President of Market Development & External Affairs at Ikänik Farms®. Prior to joining Ikanik, Joe created and then led California’s first municipal office for regulating cannabis. Under his leadership as Chief of Cannabis Policy and Enforcement, the City of Sacramento became a national leader, pioneering industry best practices on social responsibility, security, equity and more. Joe has over 20 years of public policy experience, including tenures with California State Legislature as well as local government.

Online Delivery

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

  • You will receive a meeting invitation will include a link to join the meeting.
  • Separate meeting invitations will be sent for the morning and afternoon sessions of the course.
    • You will need to join the appropriate meeting at the appropriate time.
  • If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
  • The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Register

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Canna Business Trends: Success During and After the Pandemic

September 14, 2020 | Online
Individual attendee(s) - $ 0.00 each

Buy 4 in-person seats and only pay for 3! For this event every fourth in-person attendee is free!

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before January 01, 1970 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800