Annual Transmission Summit West 2013

Join Leading Transmission Policy-Makers and Executives As They Discuss New Development Opportunities and Emerging Business Models

Implementation of FERC Order No. 1000: How it Will Affect Transmission Planning and Development

Transmission Project Plans of Utilities and Independent Developers

Game-changing Financing and Business Models which are Increasing Project Profitability

Innovations in Siting, Permitting and Construction of Transmission Projects in the West

Keynote Speakers:

• Shiv Mani, Group Manager, Office of Energy Policy and Innovation, FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (FERC)

• Lauren Azar, Senior Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

• James P. Avery, Senior Vice President, SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC

The energy landscape of the West is changing, creating new needs and opportunities for transmission. The impending closure of numerous power plants, the explosive growth of renewable and distributed energy, and the need to address ageing transmission infrastructure throughout the West will radically change the shape of today’s grid. At the same time, the implementation of FERC Order 1000 filings promise to drive planning for new regional and interregional projects, and open the way for innovative transmission business strategies to emerge.

The 5th Annual Transmission Summit West is the premier industry gathering for the electric transmission business. Attend to get the clearest window into leading utility and merchant transmission executives’ plans for new projects, partnerships and business strategies. Hear about the emerging business models, financing strategies and practical lessons being learned in project siting, permitting and execution that will drive success in the years to come. The Summit is the place to meet and network with other key stakeholders and find solutions to the challenges facing the transmission business.