2026

Energy Policy
Outlook Conference

February 3-6, 2026 | Washington, DC The Fairmont Washington, DC, 2401 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

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2026 Energy Policy Outlook Conference

About the Event

Join top state and federal energy policymakers, private sector leaders, and other change makers from around the country on February 3-6, 2026, in Washington, D.C. for the NASEO 2026 Energy Policy Outlook Conference. As states continue to navigate evolving federal energy policies and priorities, this year’s meeting will include sessions focusing on the implementation of these policies and programs in this dynamic energy environment as well as in-depth discussion on ways in which state-federal coordination can address various energy system challenges such as rising power demand, reliability concerns, evolving economic and workforce needs, and increasing physical security and cybersecurity threats.

2026 Energy Policy Outlook Conference

Schedule

Day 1Feb 3

9:00 AM
Tribal Engagement Meeting (Invitation Only)
1:15 PM
States-Only Discussion on Data Center Energy Needs
2:15 PM
NASEO Concurrent Regional Meetings (States and Registered Affiliate Partners Only)
3:45 PM
States-Only Energy Security Threat Briefing
4:30 PM
NASEO Board of Directors Meeting (States and Registered Affiliate Partners Only)
5:20 PM
NASEO Annual Business Meeting (States and Registered Affiliate Partners Only)
5:30 PM
Welcome Reception (Open to All Registered Conference Attendees)

Day 2Feb 4

8:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:40 AM
Energy Trends and Governor and Legislature Priorities: The 2026 Outlook from States
9:15 AM
Stabilize, Optimize, Grow – U.S. Department of Energy Actions to Modernize the Grid and Unleash America’s Energy Potential
9:45 AM
Break
10:00 AM
The Global Race to Power AI and Manufacturing is Accelerating in 2026 – What the Latest Data Tells Us About Affordability and America’s Competitive Position
10:30 AM
FERC and Fair Regulation – Large Loads, Transmission, and Affordability
11:00 AM
Moving Federal Permitting Reform Forward – Congressional Engagement Points to Accelerate Transmission, Generation, Storage, and Critical Minerals
11:45 AM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
2:15 PM
Concurrent Sessions
3:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Day 3Feb 5

8:30 AM
U.S. House Energy Legislative Priorities
9:00 AM
State-Driven Demand-Side Management: Practical Strategies for the Coming Years
9:30 AM
U.S. Department of Energy Renewables, Efficiency, and Critical Minerals Priorities: Abundance and Innovation
10:00 AM
Break
10:15 AM
Enhanced OBBB Tax Incentives for Geothermal Loops: Driving Down Energy Costs for Homes, Public Facilities, and Data Centers
11:00 AM
New Energy Frontiers in India – Grid Management, Flexibility, and Planning Perspectives
11:30 AM
Bioenergy Advancements – SAF and Biochemicals Ready for State Development and Deployment Actions
12:15 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM
Concurrent Sessions
2:45 PM
Concurrent Sessions
4:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions

Day 4Feb 6

8:30 AM
Home Energy Rebates by the Numbers – Market Impacts and Outlooks
9:00 AM
Energy Outlook Essentials – EIA’s Data Priorities and State Engagement
9:30 AM
Break
9:45 AM
Demographic Destiny, Robotics, and AI – Rethinking Energy Workforce Options and Skills Gaps
10:15 AM
Quantifying and Prioritizing High-Impact Energy Efficiency and End-Use Energy Optimization to Inform State and Utility Program and Policy Development
10:45 AM
Governors’ Strategic Energy Plans and Orders – Early Trends and Help in Delivering Results When Your Office is Tagged to Lead
11:45 AM
NASEO’s Washington Outlook – Appropriations, Permitting Reform, and DOE Engagement
11:45 AM
Preview of NASEO 2026 Regional Meetings – Locations, Themes, Dates
12:15 PM
Wrap Up and Adjourn

Check Out This Years Venue

Venue

Conrad Nashville
The Fairmont Washington, DC

2401 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037

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