Midcontinent Energy Summit - Presented by Infocast
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August 19 - 20, 2025
Indianapolis, IN

Powering the Future: Unprecedented Opportunities in the Midcontinent Region

The Midcontinent Region is on the brink of a historic transformation, with an ambitious goal of adding 17 GW of new resources annually for the next 20 years and a $32 billion transmission buildout in motion. This is the largest grid expansion in U.S. history, opening the floodgates to unparalleled investment and development opportunities across the energy sector.

From renewables and gas generation to firming power, utility-scale projects, and DERs, MISO needs it all—and fast. But navigating this rapidly evolving landscape requires more than just ambition. Success demands a laser-focused strategy, addressing critical challenges like:

  • Interconnection queue uncertainties—Stay ahead in a shifting regulatory landscape
  • Siting & permitting roadblocks—Learn how to overcome development hurdles
  • Finance & tax equity strategies—Gain a deeper understanding of current trends in project finance and the tax equity/transferability markets
  • Risk mitigation in project development—Identify the risks in project development and learn how to protect your investments

Infocast’s premier event is your gateway to mastering the MISO region’s evolving energy landscape. Join an unmatched faculty of policymakers, regulators, LSEs, developers, financiers, tax equity experts, and other industry leaders as they provide insider intelligence on the dynamics shaping the development of utility-scale wind and solar, thermal resources, storage, community solar, DERs, and emerging decarbonization technologies in the MISO states.

This is where deals are made and futures are shaped. Don’t miss your chance to gain the competitive edge—check out our agenda and secure your spot today!

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45

Expert Speakers

Hear from top industry leaders
and market stakeholders

15

Content-Packed Sessions

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SUMMIT AGENDA

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

 

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Zachary Callen
Economic Analyst
ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION

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Sarah Freeman
Commissioner
INDIANA UTILITY REGULATORY COMMISSION

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Todd Hillman
Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, External Affairs
MIDCONTINENT INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR (MISO)

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Vince Parisi
President & Chief Operating Officer
NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY

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Brad Pope
Legal and Regulatory Director
ORGANIZATION OF MISO STATES (OMS)

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Kurt Allen
Director - Industrial Accounts
ENTERGY

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Audrey Copeland
Head of Development
MISSION CLEAN ENERGY

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Beth Davis
Director of Origination
SCOUT CLEAN ENERGY

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David Haug
Chief Executive Officer
BILDMORE

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Bill Kost
Senior Vice President - Energy, Power, and Renewables Industry Advisory Leader
MARSH

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Collin Mostchke
Senior Account Manager, Developer Engagement
LEVELTEN ENERGY

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Marc Palmer
Chief Executive Officer
CONDUCTOR SOLAR

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Brian Ross
Vice President, Renewable Energy
GREAT PLAINS INSTITUTE

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Bridget Sparks, Ph.D.
Regulatory Affairs Manager, MISO/SPP
AES RENEWABLES, THE AES CORPORATION

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Kelly Trice
Principal
HOLTEC INTERNATIONAL

HEAR FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS & EXPERTS

 

  • AES Renewables, The AES Corporation
  • Ameren
  • Bildmore
  • Conductor Solar
  • Cooperative Energy Futures
  • Davies
  • EDF Renewables
  • Engie
  • Entergy
  • Great Plains Institute
  • Holtec International
  • Illinois Commerce Commission
  • Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
  • LevelTen Energy
  • Marsh
  • Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen
  • MISO
  • Mission Clean Energy
  • Nuquest
  • Organization of MISO States (OMS)
  • RES Group
  • Scout Clean Energy
  • Swift Current Energy

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

 

  • Developers, Storage & IPPs
  • Vendors
  • Finance
  • Finance, Valuation & Insurance
  • Trading
  • Utilities, Transcos & Public Power
  • Consulting and Analytics
  • Law Firms
  • End-users, Aggregators & Retailers

PAST MIDCONTINENT ENERGY SUMMIT PARTICIPANTS

 

  • 7X Energy
  • Ameren
  • American Council on Renewable Energy
  • American Transmission Company
  • Apex Clean Energy
  • Brightergy
  • Burns & McDonnell
  • EDP Renewables North America
  • Electric Power Engineers
  • ELPC
  • Enel Trading North America
  • FERC
  • First Solar Inc.
  • FreeState Electric Cooperative
  • General Electric
  • Golden Spread Electric Cooperative
  • Great River Energy
  • Group NIRE
  • Husch Blackwell
  • Invenergy LLC
  • ITC Holdings Corp.
  • Jether Energy Research
  • KC Board of Public Utilities
  • Lincoln Electric System
  • Longroad Energy
  • Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
  • Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska
  • NREL
  • Olsson Associates
  • Omaha Public Power District
  • PRT
  • Pure Resource, LLC
  • Ranger Power
  • Recharge
  • RTO Insider
  • Sempra Energy
  • SGCC US Rep Office
  • Shell Energy North America
  • Southern Power
  • sPower
  • SPP
  • SunPower
  • SWEPCO
  • Tradewind Energy
  • Troutman Sanders, LLP
  • UKA North America LLC
  • Uniper
  • Vectren
  • Wartsila
  • Xcel Energy

2024 RECAP

 

225+

Event Participants

65

Expert Speakers

18

Content-Packed Sessions

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VENUE

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Marriott Indianapolis North
3645 River Crossing Parkway
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (317) 705-0000


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Dentons

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Dentons offers comprehensive legal support and strategic guidance to navigate the evolving energy landscape. From project development to regulatory compliance, trust Dentons to maximize opportunities and mitigate risks across the clean energy sector locally, nationally and globally.

Our clean energy team supports clients with opportunities and challenges across a range of energy projects, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, carbon capture, utilization and storage, biofuel, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, district energy, waste-to-energy, and wave and tidal energy.

Our team offers innovative legal solutions across all aspects of energy projects, including project development, site acquisition, permitting and joint venture structures. We advise on power purchase agreements, project financing and tax law, including access to relevant tax credits. Our experience extends to environmental law, regulatory compliance and navigating market rules that impact costs. Whether structuring public-private partnerships or guiding infrastructure projects, Dentons provides comprehensive support to help you achieve your goals.

Davies

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What we do.
Davies has turned public affairs into an art. We provide thoughtful strategies, compelling messages and precise tactical execution to overcome controversy and crisis.

We have distinguished ourselves with a nearly flawless record of helping our clients win their most challenging battles, successfully reorienting hundreds of issues that seemed lost or burdened by insurmountable odds.

Davies provides issues management, public affairs, and crisis communication support. We specialize in message creation and grassroots programs that motivate individuals to speak out and take action – influencing regulatory, permitting and political challenges.

Who we are.
Davies is the national public affairs firm of choice for clients who need to win high-stakes, defining issues. Our nearly flawless record for project approvals over 30 years speaks for itself — if you want to win, hire Davies.

You may be facing loud mobilized opposition to your plans, as well as hostile elected officials. We overcome these opposing forces by identifying and activating a motivated and educated crowd in favor of your plans, redefining the issue and moving public opinion.

How we think.
At Davies we are on a continuous quest for the best techniques and approaches, from time-tested to novel and emerging. Over the years we’ve developed unique skill-sets and created proprietary tools to aid us in helping our clients win their battles.

We are not planning on giving you the exact recipe for our success, but we’ll be glad to share with you some of our thinking.

Fluence Energy

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Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and cloud-based software for renewables and storage. With a presence in 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. The Company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

Fluence Energy (Reception)

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Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and cloud-based software for renewables and storage. With a presence in 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. The Company is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

The Megawatt Group

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The Megawatt Group connects forward-thinking, U.S.-based solar buyers with the top Tier-1 Module manufacturers in the world. Every day we put our resources, expertise and access to work for our clients. From helping EPCs streamline procurement to giving overseas manufacturers a foothold in the US market, we strive to help our partners – and the solar industry itself – thrive.

Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)

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The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) in a non-profit education organization promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in the greater Midwestern US with support from more than 3000 members.  We provide award-winning professional training in design, sales, and installation of PV systems focusing on residential and commercial markets and offer an accredited certificate program in partnership with 13 other training organizations.  With offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota, the MREA manages a variety of market development initiatives to expand investment in renewable energy, including The Energy Fair, The Midwest Grow Solar Partnership, and the Solar University Network.

RTO Insider LLC

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RTO Insider™ is your eyes and ears on the organized electric markets, putting you “inside the room” at PJM Interconnection, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE and SPP. We provide independent, objective coverage and analysis of the wholesale electric industry’s markets and policymaking, saving you time and ensuring you don’t miss the issues most important to your interests.

Features include:

  • Coverage of key RTO/ISO committee, subcommittee and task force meetings. We’ll be there when you can’t.
  • Coverage of news events impacting the industry throughout the 35 states managed by the RTOs/ISOs.
  • Coverage of state and federal regulatory (FERC, EPA) & legislative news affecting RTO/ISO stakeholders.
  • Issue Briefs: Concise summaries of major issues (e.g., Order 1000, EPA’s 111(d) rule).

What RTO Insider isn’t: We are not advocates or representatives. You can trust that our coverage will not be slanted to the interests of any member or membership sector.

What RTO Insider is: A source for both the big picture (e.g. analyses of major FERC rulings and RTO stakeholder developments) and the details (why is Manual 28 being changed and what does that mean to me?)

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