Offshore Wind Implementation Summit

June 13-14, 2023 | Online :: Central Time

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“Presentation was state-of- the-art of where the offshore wind industry is today.” Biologist, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

“I feel like I went from “I don’t know” to pro!” Engineer, General Dynamics

Offshore Wind development is accelerating in the United States. Offshore wind is projected to generate over 30 GW of power in East and West Coast states by 2030, and interest is high in the Gulf Coast region. A report from NREL shows that the Gulf holds about 15% of the US’ gross offshore wind energy potential and 25% of the country’s technical offshore wind energy potential.

The Biden administration has just proposed the first-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico.  Offshore wind developers are moving to set up their projects, but many questions remain, including:

• Permitting delays
• Supply chain needs
• Grid capacity
• Interconnection
• Environmental concerns

The Offshore Wind Implementation Summit will bring leading regulators, developers, environmental & geotechnical experts, and thought leaders from the East, West, and Gulf Coast regions to present their perspectives and solutions for the challenges of offshore wind development.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and build strategic partnerships; register today and take advantage of special discounts for teams of 5 or more!

Learning Outcomes

This conference will provide attendees an opportunity to:

• Gain knowledge of federal policies and permitting
• Hear the very latest on permitting timelines
• Grasp the biggest obstacles and solutions for current & proposed offshore wind projects
• Recognize patterns and necessary action for East Coast grid modernization & interconnection
• Gain insight into the newest technology and tools to advance offshore wind development
• Discuss current opportunities in the offshore wind industry
• Discover the aspects of offshore wind potential within the Gulf Coast region
• Assess the landscape that creates opportunities for Gulf Coast offshore wind projects
• Analyze and strategize the best ways to navigate project development in the current industry
• Develop knowledge of environmental permitting & requirements
• Discover US offshore market trends
• Determine how offshore wind can help the West reach renewable energy goals

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 : Central Time

 

1:00 – 1:05 p.m. :: Welcome Remarks

1:05 – 1:45 p.m. :: Policy & Regulatory Overview

The new administration’s climate plan promises a goal of “doubling offshore wind by 2030” on the route to a 100% clean power sector. During this session, attendees will get an up-to-the-minute update on federal policies and permitting for offshore wind across the United States, including upcoming lease sales.

James Bennett, Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. :: Challenges & Strategies for East Coast Projects

Offshore wind is still a new industry in the United States with only 42 MW installed so far. However, the regulatory project pipeline for offshore wind is robust. This presentation will focus on the unique challenges for the East Coast, including supply chain barriers, interconnection, and permitting.

Lyndie Hice-Dunton, Executive Director, National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium

2:30 – 2:45 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

2:45 – 3:45 p.m. :: Offshore Wind Integration & Grid Modernization – East Coast

Offshore wind offers potential for large increases in power production, but it will take a major extension of the grid to unlock that possibility. Careful transmission planning will also be necessary to integrate tens of gigawatts of offshore wind generation into the onshore grid. Overall renewable generation portfolio, as well as the demand profile, need to be forecasted and assessed to maximize the potential of offshore wind. This session will discuss the potential impact on reliability and congestion of the power grid to help participants consider the path forward.

Kevin Knobloch, President, Knobloch Energy; Commissioner, National Commission on Grid Resilience

3:45 – 4:45 p.m. :: Supply Chain Solutions for OSW Projects

The establishment of usable ports, staging areas and manufacturing capabilities is imperative as projects ramp up along the East Coast. This session will discuss the latest technology, and tools to support offshore wind development.

(Sponsored session)

4:45 p.m. :: Day 1 adjourns

 

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 : Central Time

 

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. :: The Energy Market for Offshore Wind – Gulf Coast

State and federal authorities and private developers are exploring the potential of offshore wind within the Gulf of Mexico. The region has several promising attributes, including a ready maritime workforce, diverse port network and offshore construction know-how garnered through decades of offshore drilling. In this session you’ll get a detailed overview of the emerging Gulf Coast market for offshore wind.

Glenn Legge, Partner, HFW

Cade White, Partner, HFW

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:15 – 11:15 a.m. :: Roadmap to Offshore Wind – Gulf of Mexico

 

11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Emerging Offshore Opportunities

The offshore wind industry has the potential to create 80,000 good-paying jobs. This session will discuss the facilities, technology, and personnel needed to turn that potential into paychecks.

Aaron Smith, Executive Director, Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA)

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. :: Lunch Break

1:00 – 1:45 p.m. :: Challenges & Strategies for West Coast Projects

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is authorized to issue leases, easements, and rights of way to allow for renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf, coordinating with relevant federal agencies and local governments to ensure that development takes place in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. The phases of BOEM’s renewable energy program include planning, leasing, site assessment, and construction and operations. This session will examine how BOEM manages its statutory obligations and provides certainty and flexibility in overseeing OSW development.

Necy Sumait, Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources, Pacific Office, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. :: Assessing and Mitigating Environmental Impacts

There are a variety of environmental impacts associated with West Coast offshore wind that must be analyzed and mitigated through local, state, and federal permitting requirements. Stakeholders must navigate both offshore and onshore approvals needed for export cables to cross the coastal zone and connect to land. This session will identify the myriad of regulatory permits needed and potential for agency coordination to streamline the development process.

Lindsay Puckett, Of Counsel, Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group, Stoel Rives

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. :: Opportunities and Challenges for Floating Offshore Wind

Floating offshore wind markets are expanding globally and are expected to become a major part of the US energy supply in future years.  Commercial project development is likely to begin in the next few years worldwide which brings unique challenges and the opportunity for competitive cost.  This presentation will cover the global and US offshore market trends and describe major regulatory and technology challenges associated with floating offshore wind energy development in the United States.  Topics covered will include:

• Global and domestic market status and future potential
• US regulatory activity and opportunities
• Technology trends and challenges  

Walt Musial, Offshore Wind Lead, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

4:00 – 4:45 p.m. :: Meeting Renewable Goals with Offshore Wind – West Coast

After the federal auction in December, development and permitting processes are beginning along the West Coast. This session will describe the energy market for offshore wind in the west and the potential role of offshore wind in meeting higher renewable goals. Panelists will discuss:

• The state of offshore wind in California
• The CPUC’s IRP process
• Results of studies of the potential role of OSW in meeting higher renewable goals
• Transmission issues
• Power offtake
• CCA joint procurement

Arne Olson, Senior Partner, Energy & Environmental Economics, Inc

Matthew Marshall, Executive Director, Redwood Coast Energy

4:45 – 5:00 p.m. :: Open Q&A

Summit  Adjourns

• James Bennett, Senior Advisor, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

• Lyndie Hice-Dunton, Executive Director, National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium

• Kevin Knobloch, President, Knobloch Energy; Commissioner, National Commission on Grid Resilience

• Glenn Legge, Partner, HFW

• Matthew Marshall, Executive Director, Redwood Coast Energy

• Walt Musial, Offshore Wind Lead, National Renewable Energy Laboratory

• Arne Olson, Senior Partner, Energy & Environmental Economics, Inc

• Lindsay Puckett, Of Counsel, Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Group, Stoel Rives

• Aaron Smith, Executive Director, Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA)

• Necy Sumait, Regional Supervisor, Office of Strategic Resources, Pacific Office, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

• Cade White, Partner, HFW

For speaking opportunities please contact:

Madison Osberger-Low
Associate Conference Director

[email protected]

For sponsorship opportunities please contact:

Jeffrey Shapiro
Business Development Director

[email protected]

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.

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• Separate meeting invitations will be sent for the morning and afternoon sessions of the course.
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Please Note: Confirmed speakers do not need to register and are encouraged to participate in all sessions of the event. If you are a speaker and have any questions please contact our offices at 1.303.770.8800

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all registrants for three business days after the event

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Offshore Wind Implementation Summit

June 13-14, 2023 | Online

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 May 12, 2023 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

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 1.0 CEUs for this conference.

Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 11.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations, video, and Q&A will be used in the program.

Who Should Attend

• Offshore Wind Project Developers
• Offshore Wind Project Managers
• Utility Leaders
• Grid and Transmission personnel
• Asset Owners
• Wind Turbine OEMs
• Electric Cable OEMs
• Contractors
• Consultants
• Government Agencies
• Maritime Support Entities
• EPCI Contractors
• Marine Contractors
• Shipping Companies
• Port Authorities
• Offshore Wind NGOs
• Environmental NGOs
• Lenders and Counsel
• Investors and Financers