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Building the Grid of the Future: Energy Convening for Midwest Legislators
June 12-14, 2025

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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