Speaking Engagement

2026 New England Energy Conference & Exposition (NEECE26)

June 04, 2026

We are proud to announce that Sarah Main, Partner of Foley Hoag's Energy & Climate Practice, will be speaking at the 2026 New England Energy Conference & Exposition (NEECE26). Sarah will appear on the panel "Siting Reform in Action: Lessons from New York for New England" on Wednesday, June 4, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. The panel will examine New York's evolving approach to energy facility siting reform — from the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act through the creation of ORES and the 2024 RAPID Act — and how these measures are working in practice to address permitting bottlenecks for generation and transmission infrastructure. The discussion will touch on how Article 8 and Part 1100 represent a fundamental restructuring of how major energy infrastructure gets permitted in New York as well as successes, ongoing challenges, and key takeaways for New England states considering similar reforms. 

NEECE26 — themed "Racing to Get Energy Right: We Can't Afford to Get it Wrong" — is a two-day conference hosted by CPES and NECA that convenes industry leaders, policymakers, and senior regulatory officials from across the Northeast to address the region's rapidly evolving energy landscape. Aaron Lang, Partner of Foley Hoag's Energy & Climate Practice and a member of the NECA Board, will also be in attendance.