REWI is happy to announce the Southeast Solar Power and Wildlife/Natural Resources Workshop. This is a REWI-planned event hosted by Southern Company at the Georgia Power Headquarters in Atlanta, GA, on June 12-13, 2024.
The workshop will explore the opportunities and challenges for build-out while conserving wildlife in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
Registration & Attendance
Click Here to register for the Southeast Solar Workshop. Registration is open now. Registration fees are $150 for general and $75 for nonprofit/government/academic organizations. This is a hybrid workshop; attendees can participate in-person or virtually.
Workshop Objectives
- Understanding utility-scale solar development and future projections in the Southeastern states and navigating the complexities and potential avenues for growth
- Exploring the scientific intricacies of large utility-scale solar energy and wildlife
- Analyzing the spectrum of federal, state, and local solar development laws, covering permitting, risk evaluation, and economic perspectives
- Creating a platform for problem-solving and fostering improved collaboration among stakeholders
Lodging
There are several hotels near Georgia Power Headquarters.
- Hilton Atlanta (0.2 mi)
- Atlanta Marriott Marquis (0.3 mi)
- Hyatt Regency Atlanta (0.4 mi)
- The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta (0.5 mi)
- Courtland Grand Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham (0.5 mi)
- Crowne-Plaza Atlanta (0.6 mi)
- Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Downtown (0.6 mi)
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park (0.8 mi)
- Hyatt House Atlanta Downtown (0.9 mi)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you to those companies who have pledged their support for this workshop: Southern Company, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), American Clean Power (ACP), NextEra Energy, EDF Renewables, Silicon Ranch, U.S. Department of Energy, and Quail Forever.
We are looking for additional sponsors. Sponsorships support REWI’s student scholarship fund and workshop planning.
For more information on Sponsorship, please view the Sponsor Flyer.
If you are interested in sponsoring or have questions, please contact Grace Mott (gmott@rewi.org).