Jake Oster
Head of Sustainability Policy
Amazon
Keynote Speaker
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.
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.
Deadline: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Power Up 5K Run & 2.5K Walk
Wednesday, April 1 | 6:30 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.
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.
Stay tuned for more details!
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
2026 Premier Sponsors
Media Partner
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.
2025 Featured Speakers
Hunter Armistead
Chief Executive Officer
Pattern Energy
Krista Tanner
President
ITC Holdings
Frank Macchiarola
Chief Advocacy Officer
American Clean Power
JC Sandberg
Chief Policy Officer
American Clean Power
Alyssa Edwards
Senior Vice President of External Affairs
Lightsource bp
Program Co-Chair
Andrea Giampoli
Senior Vice President, Environmental Compliance and Strategy
Invenergy LLC
Program Co-Chair
2025 Tribal and Renewable Energy Industry Convening
Renewable Northwest, ACP and the Energy Foundation presented a convening of Tribes and the clean energy industry for meaningful dialogue about how Tribes and developers can partner on clean energy initiatives. Speakers described successful projects developed in partnership with Tribes, as well as best practices for working with Tribes and protecting resources in Tribal energy transitions.
