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 2026 Federal Energy Policy Priorities and Outlook
8:15 AM
Unleashing Innovation – Trump Administration’s 2026 Energy Dominance Priorities
8:45 AM
Moving Federal Permitting Reform – Congressional Engagement Points to Accelerate Transmission, Clean Generation, and Critical Minerals
9:30 AM
Stabilize, Optimize, and Grow – DOE Actions to Modernize the Grid and Unleash America’s Energy Potential
10:00 AM
Break
10:15 AM
FERC and Fair Regulation – Large Loads, Transmission, and Affordability
10:45 AM
Meeting the Moment with Energy Storage Technology and Market Structure Innovations: What’s Trending and Can We Rapidly Replicate What’s Working
11:45 AM
Networking Lunch
1:00 PM
Big, Bold Electricity Actions, Options, and Opportunities – Concurrent Sessions
2:15 PM
Crosscutting Solutions – Concurrent Sessions
3:30 PM
Energy Programs and Practices Deep Dives – Concurrent Sessions

Day 3Feb 5

8:00 AM
Energy Trends and Governors’ Priorities: The 2026 Outlook from States
8:30 AM
U.S. Department of Energy Renewables, Efficiency, and Critical Minerals Priorities: Abundance and Innovation
9:00 AM
Pending
9:30 AM
AI for All of the Above Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting
10:00 AM
Break
10:15 AM
Renewed Federal Tax Incentives and the Emerging Renaissance in Geothermal Heatpumps for Residential, Public Facilities, and Data Centers
11:00 AM
New Energy Frontiers in India – Grid Management, Flexibility, and Planning Perspectives
11:30 AM
Pending
12:15 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
2:45 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
4:00 PM
Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Day 4Feb 6

8:30 AM
U.S. Senate Legislative and Appropriations Outlook for 2026
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
10:30 AM
Quantifying and Prioritizing High-Impact Energy Efficiency and End-Use Energy Optimization to Inform State and Utility Program and Policy Development
11:15 AM
Washington Update – Appropriations, Permitting Reform, and DOE Engagement
11:45 AM
Preview of NASEO 2026 Regional Meetings – Locations, Themes, Dates
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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