David Carroll
CEO & Chief Renewables Officer | ACP Board Chair
ENGIE North America
1350+
attendees at the sold-out 2025 event
48
exhibitors in 2025
143
speakers across 3 program tracks in 2025
57
posters in 2025
The spotlight has never shined brighter on clean energy project siting and permitting.
While clean energy projects are pouring into the pipeline, the industry is experiencing unprecedented delays across the country.
Getting projects off the ground is becoming more and more challenging. At the ACP Siting + Permitting Conference, industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders convene to collaborate on challenges, best practices, and solutions.
Thank you to everyone who made #ACPSITING26 an incredible event. We can’t wait to see you at Siting 2027 in New Orleans, LA, April 13–15.
2026 Featured Speakers
Artealia Gilliard
Chief Communications Officer
ACP
Emilie Wangerman
Head of USA, Chief Operating Officer
Lightsource bp
Power Up 5K Run & 2.5K Walk
Thank you to all who joined us for Wednesday morning’s 5K run or 2.5K walk through Aurora, CO.
Andrew Linehan Award for Environmental Excellence
Congratulations to Misti Sporer (Deriva Energy), recipient of the Andrew Linehan Award for Environmental Excellence.
This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and a clear vision in advancing environmental stewardship across the clean energy industry.
Excellence in Energy Partnership Award
Congratulations to Garry George (National Audubon Society), winner of the 2026 Excellence in Energy Partnership Award, which recognizes an outstanding individual working outside the clean energy industry who has demonstrated exceptional partnership, leadership, and collaboration in advancing clean energy goals.
This award celebrates those who understand that progress happens fastest when diverse interests work together—and when trust, science, and shared purpose guide the conversation.
2026 Pre-Conference Programs
Mock Crisis Training—How to Communicate Effectively in a Worst-Case Scenario
- Monday, March 30 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | $125
Tribal and Renewable Energy Industry Convening: Listening, Learning, and Celebrating Successes
- Monday, March 30 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM | $95
Film Screening—These Sacred Hills
These Sacred Hills is a powerful three-year collaboration between filmmakers Jacob Bailey and Christopher Ward and members of the Rock Creek Band of the Yakama Nation. Attendees had the opportunity to view the film following the first full day of the conference.
Sponsored by:
Integratied PEAK: Performance, Modeling & Assessment Content
In 2026, Siting + Permitting was co-located with ACP PEAK: Performance, Modeling & Assessment, expanding the event to include more pre-construction professionals and specialized content.
PEAK programming and networking events were held on Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
2026 Premier Sponsors
Featured Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Media Partners
Official Grassroots Engagement Partner
2025 Highlights
Seattle marked another successful year for the Siting + Permitting Conference, where we not only enjoyed our time in the Emerald City—we also tackled the growing complexities of getting clean energy projects off the ground and explored practical solutions together.
