David Carroll
CEO & Chief Renewables Officer | ACP Board Chair
ENGIE North America
Siting & Permitting Conference
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.
ACP’s 2026 Siting & Permitting Conference will be hosted in Aurora, CO, from March 30 to April 1 at the Gaylord Rockies.
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
Wednesday, April 1 | 7:15 AM | Gaylord Rockies Lobby
Get moving and get energized! Join fellow attendees for a fun morning 5K run or 2.5K walk in Aurora, CO.
Open to all conference attendees! All paces welcome.
It’s not too late to sponsor the 5K and make t-shirts possible for all participants! Contact Dianna Cardenas to claim this exclusive opportunity.
Integrating PEAK: Performance, Modeling & Assessment Content
We’re bringing more pre-construction professionals and content to this year’s event by integrating topics from the ACP PEAK conference.
PEAK program content and networking events will occur Monday and Tuesday afternoons.
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
Andrew Linehan Award for Environmental Excellence
Honoring leaders in the clean energy siting and permitting community who exemplify leadership, innovation, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Presented in memory of Andrew “Andy” Linehan, this award recognizes individuals advancing responsible development and best practices across the industry.
Nominations closed on Friday, February 27, 2026
Film Screening—These Sacred Hills
Tuesday, March 31 | 7:30 PM | Juniper Ballroom–Level 1
These Sacred Hills is a powerful three-year collaboration between filmmakers Jacob Bailey, Christopher Ward, and members of the Rock Creek Band of the Yakama Nation. This event is open to anyone registered for the conference at no additional charge. Refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by:
2026 Premier Sponsors
Featured Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Media Partners
Official Grassroots Engagement Partner
2025 Recordings & 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.
