Maps for Policy Making: An Example - Energy in America

The Obama administration announced dramatic goals for developing alternative energy. What does that mean for states and what considerations should policymakers undertake to turn aspirations into reality? Panelists provided insight from federal, state and private sector perspectives in siting large-scale, commercial renewable energy power plants. This session  covered the financial, regulatory and stakeholder process associated with developing complex projects to help states anticipate future challenges.

2012 National Leadership Conference

CSG Energy & Environment Policy Task Force
Siting Large-scale Renewable Energy Projects:
Federal, State and Private Sector Perspectives
May 18, 2012

The Obama administration announced dramatic goals for developing alternative energy. What does that mean for states and what considerations should policymakers undertake to turn aspirations into reality? Panelists provided insight from federal, state and private sector perspectives in siting large-scale, commercial renewable energy power plants. This session  covered the financial, regulatory and stakeholder process associated with developing complex projects to help states anticipate future challenges.

Presentation by Jim Herries, ESRI

Maps for Policy Making: An Example - Energy in America