CESA Webinars & Events

Below is the list of our upcoming and most recent webinars. All of our webinars are free to attend, but registration is required. Click on the titles of the upcoming webinars below to read more and register.

Upcoming

Bridging the Gap: How Emerging State Policies are Making Energy Storage More Affordable and Accessible

January 7, 2025

This webinar features report authors discussing a recent report, jointly published by the CESA and Sandia National Laboratories, that highlights emerging strategies used by the leading states to advance energy storage adoption in underserved and low-income communities.

Solar and Battery Storage to Support Community Preparedness and Disaster Response

January 15, 2025

An increase in severe weather events, combined with aging energy infrastructure, is resulting in more frequent and longer duration power outages. This webinar will focus on innovative applications of solar+storage to assist vulnerable communities in the event of an outage and emergency event.

National Energy Summit for States: Navigating Energy Trends and Federal Programs

May 28, 2025

This event will bring together state and federal government officials and program staff who are working to implement IRA/BIL programs.

Recent

Clean Energy Group Webinar: An Introduction to Resilient Power

October 8, 2014

This webinar, presented by Clean Energy Group’s Resilient Power Project, outlines the dangers that power outages can pose to low-income communities and vulnerable populations, the weaknesses of traditional backup power sources, and the opportunities for communities to create more power resilient critical facilities with clean and dependable energy technologies. Panelists include Lew Milford, Todd Olinsky-Paul and Rob Sanders from Clean Energy Group.

2014 National Summit on RPS – September 22-23 – Washington, DC

September 22, 2014

Attending the 2014 National Summit on RPS is the best way to learn about developments and trends related to state RPSs and to network with many of the people from across the country who are most engaged in implementing and analyzing state RPSs.

CESA and RPS Collaborative Webinar: Solar Trends

September 5, 2014

This webinar will feature presentations on two important recent reports that highlight solar trends.

ESTAP Webinar: A Solar Storage Microgrid for the Energy City of the Future

August 22, 2014

This webinar, presented by the Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA)’s Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership (ESTAP), features a discussion on the innovative solar + energy storage microgrid project in Rutland, Vermont. Panelists include Dr. Imre Gyuk, U.S. DOE Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability; Darren Springer, Vermont Public Service Department; and Mary Powell and Josh Castonguay from Green Mountain Power.

Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster Webinar: Hydrogen for Transportation

July 17, 2014

This webinar is one in a series produced by the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster (NEESC) designed to increase knowledge of fuel cell technologies and applications, identify best practices, and provide information and technical assistance. CESA’s Val Stori will be a guest presenter at this webinar.

CESA/RMI Webinar: The Economics of Grid Defection

July 1, 2014

Clean Energy Group’s Resilient Power Project hosted authors of the Rocky Mountain Institute’s recent report, “The Economics of Grid Defection,” which looks at areas of the U.S. where solar with battery storage is either currently or imminently at cost parity with grid-purchased electricity, and analyzes the likely impacts on utilities and customers. Panelists include Leia Guccione, Bodhi Rader and James Mandel of the Rocky Mountain Institute.

Implications of EPA’s CO2 Regulations for State Renewable Energy Programs and RPSs

June 26, 2014

This webinar will explore the EPA’s proposed rule to regulate carbon dioxide under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act, which potentially impacts states’ renewable energy programs and policies, including renewable portfolio standards (RPSs).

Flow Battery Basics, Part 1: What They Are, How They Work, Where They’re Used

June 19, 2014

CESA’s Energy Storage Technology Advancement Partnership (ESTAP) is hosting a two-part webinar series on flow batteries.

CDFA/CEG Webinar: New Clean Energy Bond Finance Model Released

May 29, 2014

This webinar examines a new report by Clean Energy Group and the Council of Development Finance Agencies, which examines Qualified 501(c)(3) bonds as a mechanism for communities with 501(c)(3) organizations seeking to undertake significant clean energy projects.

Minnesota Department of Commerce Webinar: Distributed Wind Market Overview and Opportunities

May 22, 2014

The Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources is hosting an upcoming webinar on the distributed wind market. CESA’s Project Director Val Stori will give a presentation on best practices in turbine selection and marketing. Other presenters will discuss market developments and the USDA grant application process.