Opening Panel Preview: 2022 CUB Energy Policy Conference
Posted on August 24, 2022 by Charlotte Shuff
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CUB will be hosting its 12th annual Energy Policy Conference, Energy Policy for the People, in Portland on October 14, 2021. Today we’re pleased to offer a sneak peek at the opening panel.
Opening Panel: The View on the Ground: A Conversation with Community Advocates
Our opening panel will convene grassroots community organizers and advocates to discuss their thoughts on energy policy for the people. Recent CUB conferences have begun with a panel of utility Executives discussing their views on key energy issues. Nothing personal, but they have had their chance. This year, we will focus on centering communities.
What strengths and assets do advocates see communities bringing to the table? Where are they seeing good examples of community voices developing energy policy? How can we overcome the historical barriers to participation and develop energy systems that are designed by and for communities? CUB’s Executive Director, Bob Jenks, will moderate this panel and explore these questions and more.
2022 Energy Policy Conference: Energy Policy for the People
The days of top-down energy policy are over. Oregon’s 100% Clean Electricity law and other major pieces of legislation passed in recent years have been led and developed by grassroots communities. Increasingly, community voices are showing up and seeking more pathways to get involved. But it’s clear that more needs to be done.
How do we make the regulatory process more inclusive, equitable, and accessible to communities and customers? What historic and systemic barriers need to be overcome to achieve these goals? How do utilities identify and address the concerns of the communities they serve? How do we evaluate community assets as well as hidden inequities in the energy system? What will it take to include energy justice and center human needs in the conversation?
About the CUB Energy Policy Conference
The CUB Energy Policy Conference is designed as a day of discussion, networking, and sharing diverse perspectives. This conference is ideal for community groups, regulators, advocates, utility representatives, attorneys, or those interested in our region’s energy industry.
Check out our Conference Website for updates on the conference agenda, registration, speakers, and more! You can also stay up-to-date about the CUB Conference by joining our email list (select “Policy Conference” in the form under Email Lists), and by following CUB Conference news on Twitter at #CUBCon22 or @OregonCUB.
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