Panel Topics
- Intake and evaluation processes, including RFI workflows, zoning and permitting issues, and community alignment.
- Infrastructure development, milestone planning, procurement, and managing execution risks.
- Lessons learned in contracts, rates, and billing; planning for long-term power supply; and meeting carbon-free energy expectations.
Speakers
Panel 1
Christopher Giesen, Manager, Community and Economic Development, Dairyland Power, WI (G&T)
Mike Lash, Senior Vice President, CBRE, Data Center Solutions
Bruce Maurhoff, Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, VA
Jeff Noles, Manager, Communications and Marketing, Economic Development, GreyStone Power
Andrew Vehorn, Senior Vice President of Member Engagement, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative (ODEC), VA (G&T)
Panel 2
Thomas Barnette, Director, Engineering Services, Berkeley Electric Coop, SC
Brad Sirmons, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Operations, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC),
Andrew Vehorn, Senior Vice President of Member Engagement, ODEC, VA (G&T)
Chris Ware, Senior Vice President, Engineering & Engineering Services, Central Electric Power Cooperative, SC (G&T)
Panel 3
Jeff Noles, Manager, Commercial/Industrial Marketing and Economic Development, GreyStone Power Corporation
Cole Price, Execuive Vice President, Member Services, Central Electric Power Cooperative, SC (G&T)
Joel Stevens, Chief Financial Officer, Berkeley Electric Coop, SC
Schedule
Panel 1: Intake and Initial Evaluation Process
Thur., Oct. 9, 2025 | 1-3 pm, ET
Panel 2: Infrastructure Development and Project Execution
Thur., Oct. 30, 2025 | 1-2:30 pm, ET
Panel 3: Rates, Billing, and Long-Term Supply
Thur., Nov. 13, 2025 | 1-2:30 pm, ET
CREDITS
5 Continuing Education Credit Hours for CKAE certification.
Live attendance at each webinar is necessary to earn 5 credits.
Questions? Contact
Charu.Gupta@nreca.coop