Events

Building the Grid of the Future: Energy Convening for Midwest Legislators

June 12-14, 2025

Region

Midwest

NCEL Point of Contact

Emily Odgers
Grid Specialist

Contact

You are invited to join state legislators for an energy convening in St. Paul, Minnesota, from June 12-14.

Registration is limited to state legislators – staffers welcome if legislators are unable to attend.


About the Event

Join us for a regional convening of state legislators from MN, MI, WI, IL, IN, and IA to learn about the energy system in the Midwest.

Topics will include:

  • The fundamentals of transmission, utilities, and the grid 
  • The role of state legislators in advancing grid policy and energy affordability 
  • Grid modernization and emerging grid issues, including Virtual Power Plants, microgrids, energy efficiency, data centers, and more
  • Concrete policy options for state lawmakers to promote affordability, reliability, and resilience in the electric grid

Come together to collaboratively shape a Midwest grid for the future.


Event Logistics

When: Thursday, June 12 – Saturday, June 14

Meeting Location: InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel, St. Paul, Minnesota

This event has limited space available.

Register by Monday, May 19th.

NCEL can reimburse attendees for travel costs as needed.


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