April 29, 2025 | 1:00 PM ETThis thematic discussion, with discussion leaders from Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro and SaskPower, will explore how utilities approach wind energy development, weighing the pros and cons of:Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) – Contracting wind energy to secure pricing and supply stability.Partnering with Independent Project Developers – Collaborating on projects while balancing risk and control.Owning and Operating Wind Assets In-House – Direct investment in wind generation with full operational oversight.This discussion depends on attendees sharing their real-world experiences, challenges, and lessons learned. Whether your organization has found success or encountered difficulties, your insights will help shape best practices for the group.To make this discussion valuable, please come prepared to answer (if you can):What approach(es) has your organization used, and why?What worked well? What didn’t?What financial, operational, or regulatory factors influenced your decision?What lessons would you share with others considering these options?Outcome: Key takeaways from the discussion will be compiled into best practices notes for the group.This session’s success depends on active participation. We look forward to the conversation.

The rapidly accelerating data center market will not be possible without reliable, sustainable and affordable power. In this case study, Joshua Brooks, PhD, PE, of Siemens Energy, Inc.analyzed a data center’s needs and designed a system that balances renewable energy, stable backup power and cost-effectiveness. The presentation of this use case, the various identified energy system designs and the overarching system implications will contribute to the development of more sustainable and cost-competitive future data center power solutions.

The Energy and Integration Strategy (E&IS) May 2025 Virtual General Meeting has been scheduled for May 01 (Thursday) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM ET and May 02 (Friday) from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET via Webex. The meeting aims to:facilitate information sharing and benchmark developments in utilities,brainstorm topics to be further developed and explored,learn from industry on latest developments, anddiscuss ongoing and upcoming E&IS research projects.Please register through this portal page. More detailed agenda to follow.

The Energy and Integration Strategy (E&IS) May 2025 Virtual General Meeting has been scheduled for May 01 (Thursday) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM ET and May 02 (Friday) from 1:00 to 2:00 PM ET via Webex. The meeting aims to:facilitate information sharing and benchmark developments in utilities,brainstorm topics to be further developed and explored,learn from industry on latest developments, anddiscuss ongoing and upcoming E&IS research projects.Please register through this portal page. More detailed agenda to follow.