Who Should Attend:
Utility environmental professionals (new and experienced); government agency staff; vendors; and anyone tasked with or interested in environmental issues, regulatory compliance, or mitigation in the environmental arena of electric utilities. This meeting is open to all.
Related Events:
HAZWOPER 8-Hour First Responder Awareness & Refresher Training for Utility Personnel, Sept. 10, 2025
SPCC: Oil Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure for Utilities, Sept. 11, 2025
Overview:
The long-standing Environmental Task Force is a group of utility professionals working in all areas of environmental compliance that meet to examine environmental issues and the impact of current and proposed environmental regulations on electric utilities. Industry professionals meet to review and discuss new and proposed regulations and issues facing each utility; and to hear from subject matter experts about key issues of the day and new technology/services. This is a solutions-focused learning and networking venue that brings utility, industry, and government environmental professionals together regularly. This meeting occurs three times each year; in 2025 it will occur Jan. 28, April 14, and Sept. 9.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. General Meeting Welcome & Group Introductions
8:15-9:30 a.m. Presentations
10:15 a.m. Break
NOON Hosted Lunch
1:00-2:30 p.m. Presentations
2:30 p.m. Break
3:00 p.m. Utility Discussions and Roundtable (Utility Employees Only)
Agenda presentation topics include*:
- Abandoned/Illegal Disposals
- Pollution Prevention
- SPCC
- Tariff and Markets Update
- Challenges from Remote Alaska
- Local Technology
- Cultural Resources
*Agenda subject to change
Schedule:
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. Alaska Time. The meeting will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. The meeting will be followed by a hosted networking reception.
Location:
Chugach Electric Association
5601 Electron Drive
Anchorage, AK 99518
Alaska Airlines Discount Code:
NWPPA has partnered with Alaska Airlines to provide a 5% discount on your flight. To use your Discount Code, go online to alaskaair.com and input the discount code ECMO450 when searching for flights.
You may also use the discount code by calling Alaska Airlines Group Desk at (800) 445-4435; however, a $15.00 per person service fee will apply.
Suggested Hotels:
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Fees:
Utility Member Early Bird (ends 8/9/2025): $160
Utility Member Standard: $235
Associate Member Early Bird (ends 8/9/2025): $240
Associate Member Standard: $315
Non-Member Early Bird (ends 8/9/2025): $320
Non-Member Standard: $395
Note: Organizations that register a group of employees will receive every fifth registration for free. For example, if you register five employees, you only pay for four; register 10 employees, you only pay for eight; and so on. There is nothing additional you need to do to receive this discount.
Cancellation Policy:
For webinars, virtual classes, and section meetings: cancellations at least five days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 1-4 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
For in-person events: cancellations at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund; within 15-29 days there will be a $100 fee; and within 1-14 days or no show, the charge will be 100% of the registration fee.
When possible, please send a substitute instead of canceling; NWPPA does not charge a fee for substitutions. To request a refund, please contact registration@nwppa.org or (360) 254-0109.
Continuing Hours:
This meeting qualifies for 6 continuing hours. Certificates are issued upon full completion of the meeting.