2026

Energy Policy
Outlook Conference

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

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)
2:15 PM
Break
2:30 PM
NASEO Concurrent Regional Meetings (States and Registered Affiliate Partners Only)
4:15 PM
NASEO Board of Directors Meeting (States and Registered Affiliate Partners Only)
5:15 PM
NASEO Annual Business Meeting (States and Registered Affiliate Partners Only)
5:30 PM
NASEO Welcome Reception (Open to All Registered Conference Attendees)

Day 2Feb 4

8:00 AM
NASEO’s Federal Energy Policy Priorities for 2026
8:15 AM
Keynote Remarks: U.S. Department of Energy Policy and Funding Priorities for 2026
8:45 AM
Office of Electricity Program and Policy Priorities
9:15 AM
SPEED and Reliability Act
10:00 AM
Break
10:15 AM
Pending
10:45 AM
Pending
11:15 AM
Pending
11:45 AM
Networking Lunch
1:15 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
2:30 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
3:30 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Day 3Feb 5

8:00 AM
Keynote Remarks: U.S. Senate Energy Legislative and Appropriations Outlook
8:30 AM
Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Policy Priorities
9:00 AM
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission FY’26 Priorities
9:30 AM
Pending
10:00 AM
Break
10:15 AM
Pending
10:45 AM
Pending
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
2:45 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
3:45 PM
Break
4:00 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Day 4Feb 6

8:30 AM
Keynote Remarks: U.S. House Energy Legislative and Appropriations Outlook
9:00 AM
Pending
9:45 AM
Break
10:00 AM
Pending
10:30 AM
Pending
11:30 AM
Pending
12:00 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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