Energy Governance Intensive

When
January 27, 2026 9:00 am — January 28, 2026 4:30 pm
Where
In-Person Only at Hogan Lovells, San Francisco, CA
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This event is open to the public but registration and payment are required. 

Please REGISTER HERE by JANUARY 13.

  • Seating is limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis. This course may reach capacity BEFORE the January 13 registration deadline; register now to secure your seat.
  • ELI may accept late registrations, space permitting, with an additional $150 late fee after January 13.

Registration Rates:

  • Industry and private sector registration fee: $1,799
  • NGO and government registration fee: $699
  • ELI Member Discount: If you are an ELI member, contact events@eli.org PRIOR to registering to receive a discount code for 20% off your registration fee. (Not a member yet? Join here!)
  • Financial Hardship: ELI is committed to providing programming at an affordable price. Program registrants who are unable to afford course fees due to financial hardship may submit an application letter (deadline December 28, 11:59 pm PT) for a fee reduction to BOTH calhoun@eli.org AND anelson@eli.org. The education team expects to issue decisions around January 7, 2026. ELI grants fee reductions on a discretionary, case-by-case basis.
  • Cancellation: Registrants may cancel before the cancellation deadline and receive a refund, less a $200 cancellation fee. The deadline to cancel is January 13, 2026. Any registrations cancelled after that date are 100% non-refundable.
  • The Environmental Law Institute reserves the right to cancel, modify, or reschedule this program at any time. If the program is canceled or rescheduled, all registrants will receive a full refund. The Environmental Law Institute is not responsible for any expenses incurred as a result of such cancellation, including travel fees.
  • In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or rescheduled, you will be contacted at the email address you provided when registering. For more information about our cancellation and refund policies, please contact events@eli.org.

Further Details:

  • This event is in person only in San Francisco, CA. All times noted are Pacific Time.
  • Lunch will be provided both days.
  • This event will not be recorded.
  • There is no CLE for this course.

Energy Governance Intensive
An Educational Convening for Practitioners

Join the Environmental Law Institute for our inaugural Energy Governance Intensive program!  

The energy landscape is changing rapidly. Emerging developments—from artificial intelligence and large-scale data centers to emissions trading and electric vehicles—are raising questions about the future. As the energy mix becomes more diverse, understanding the frameworks that govern energy and its impacts is essential for navigating this evolving sector.

Join ELI for a convening of environmental and energy practitioners at the inaugural Energy Governance Intensive. This program was designed to deepen your understanding of the domestic energy governance landscape and will explore key issues and developments across energy resources and sectors. 

Why join? This course will:

  • Broaden your knowledge across disciplines and sectors—from law and policy to economics and engineering—including various energy resources and related technologies
  • Provide a common understanding of core issues and drivers rooted in leading scientific, economic, and legal research
  • Offer an invaluable networking opportunity with a cross-sector group of peers in the field

Who should participate?
The program is geared toward lawyers, economists, policy experts, consultants, project developers, and other professionals engaged in environmental or energy governance. It is best suited for those with some experience in the energy sector who are seeking to broaden their expertise and gain a deeper understanding of the domestic energy policy landscape.

​​​​​​Secure your spot today! 

Day 1: The Full Picture of Energy 

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how energy shapes our world, from individual needs to societal drivers. Sessions will cover the diverse range of energy sources and the basic principles of energy engineering and economics. Participants will also explore the foundations of domestic energy law and current U.S. energy policy, including key topics, challenges, and opportunities.

Day 2: Moving Forward Across Sectors

Sessions will delve into the science behind the energy transition and how scientific projections inform policy goals. Programming will examine major resources and technologies for generating, converting, storing, and distributing energy, including coal, oil, gas, biomass, nuclear, hydropower, solar, wind, hydrogen, and geothermal, as well as cross-cutting factors such as energy storage and carbon capture and sequestration—with additional conversation on decarbonization, the energy transition, and circular economy approaches at the supply chain level.

The program will feature fabulous expert speakers, including:

Draft agenda available here.

Please note: this is a draft outline of the agenda for the course. A more comprehensive version will be distributed to registrants one week before the course starts (including registration times, breaks, etc.). All times noted are Pacific Time.

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Questions?

Contact Alexandria Nelson (anelson@eli.org), ELI’s Director of Digital Economy and the Environment.

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