Accelerating Transmission Development
Lessons from Western State Infrastructure Authorities

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Join leaders from western state infrastructure authorities, policymakers, regulators, and industry practitioners for 1.5 days of practical discussions on transmission authority models, policy tools, financing capabilities, permitting roles, and lessons emerging across the West.

Limelight, Denver, CO | September 24-25, 2026 | Preliminary Agenda

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Eligibility: state, non-profit, Tribal, and other comparable organizations

WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL GAIN

Participants will leave with:

• Practical lessons from existing Western state transmission authorities

• Insight into institutional design choices and governance structures

• Understanding of financing tools and revenue bonding

• Real-world perspectives on political and implementation challenges

• A clearer view of how state authorities fit into broader transmission reform efforts

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This convening is designed for:

• State energy office leaders and staff

• Public utility commissioners and advisors

• Environmental and consumer advocates

• Transmission developers and utilities

• State legislators and staff

• Labor and tribal representatives

• Policy and regulatory experts

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Chris Hansen

Former CO Senator
Chief Executive Officer
La Plata Electric Association

Maury Galbraith

Executive Director
Colorado Electric Transmission Authority

John Jenks

Director of Energy Markets Development
Wyoming Energy Authority

Lynn Mostoller

Executive Director
New Mexico Renewable
Energy Transmission Authority

WORKSHOP FORMAT

The 1.5 day program will combine:

• Facilitated policy discussions

• Structured peer exchange

• Focused breakout sessions

• Panel policy discussions

LOCATION & DETAILS

Limelight, Denver, CO | September 24-25, 2026

• 9/24: Full day workshop and dinner

• 9/25: Half day workshop: adjourning by noon

Contact Matt Jones with any questions:

ABOUT THE HOST

An initiative by Gridworks, guided by the Colorado Electric Transmission Authority, the New Mexico Renewable
Energy Transmission Authority, and the Wyoming Energy Authority

Accelerating Transmission Development Lessons from Western State Infrastructure Authorities