Winds of Change: Tracking the Development of US Offshore Wind Energy

3001 Cameron Boulevard,Durham NC 27705

03 March, 2023

Description

This innovative conference centers the path forward to plan, develop, and sustainably deploy offshore wind infrastructure in the United States. With offshore wind development plans rapidly emerging on the US Atlantic coast, this is a critical time to convene wind developers, government officials, NGO representatives, and other clean energy business leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of offshore wind in the next decade. Developers, practitioners, and scientists will help inform the audience on the practical realities of project financing, leasing, permitting, addressing potential wildlife and environmental impacts, and more. Register now to take part in the dynamic educational and networking opportunities at this free event. CONFERENCE AGENDA * Additional details will be added as speakers confirm participation. Registration Opening Remarks - Brian Murray (Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability) Panel 1: Offshore Wind Development Opportunities and Challenges - Katharine Kollins (Southeastern Wind Coalition) (moderator), Mary Lou Fry ( Equinor), Hakan Ozmen (Prysmian Powerlink), Charlie Papavizas (Winston & Strawn), Mary Yang (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission). Panel 2: Project Financing of Offshore Wind Projects - Allan Marks (Milbank) (moderator), Jonah Wagner (DOE Loans Programs Office), Suedeen Kelly (Jenner & Block). Lunch with Keynote Speaker Panel 3: Leasing and Permitting Strategies - Kristoffer Svendsen (University of Stavenger, Tulane Center for Energy Law)(moderator), Laura Smith Morton (Perkins Coie LLP), Manisha Patel (Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council), Joshua Robichaud (Bracewell). Panel 4: Potential Impacts for Wildlife and Environment - Emily Shumchenia (Regional Wildlife Science Collaborative for Offshore Wind) (moderator), Brian Hooker (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management), Francine Kershaw (Natural Resources Defense Council), Doug Nowacek (Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University), Lesley Thorne (Stonybrook University). Final Remarks - Doug Nowacek (Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment) Between the conference and joint evening reception, enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation. Oceans Innovation Showcase and Joint Networking Reception with Duke University's Blue Economy Summit - Winds of Change attendees will have the opportunity to network with Duke students and ocean business start-up professionals attending Duke University’s Blue Economy Summit. ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS The Winds of Change conference is co-hosted by Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment; Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability; and Center for Energy, Development, and the Global Environment (EDGE) at the Fuqua School of Business. This convening supports the aims of the Duke Climate Commitment, which unites the university’s education, research, operations and public service missions to address the climate crisis. QUESTIONS? Contact Rachel Earnhardt ([email protected]).