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SUMMARY:April Energy Exchange: The Nuts & Bolts of Commercial Contracts in the Energy Industry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free virtual Lunch & Learn session as part of AWE’s ongoing Energy Exchange series\, focused on commercial contracts in the energy industry. \nCommercial contracts in the energy industry shape nearly every deal—but too often\, the most important risk decisions are buried in language few people feel comfortable challenging. In this practical and engaging session\, we’ll break down the fundamentals of commercial contracts in plain English\, focusing on the clauses that drive risk\, value\, and leverage in energy transactions. \nDesigned for professionals across commercial\, development\, finance\, operations\, and legal roles\, this session will provide the clarity and confidence needed to navigate contracts that shape long-term outcomes in the energy industry. \n  \nSpeaker\n \nBrenda Barrett\nPartner\, Husch Blackwell \nBrenda has devoted much of her 20-year legal career to serving clients in the energy industry\, particularly those involved with public utilities and renewable energy projects. She provides comprehensive counsel on corporate transactions\, project and corporate finance\, and governance\, and is highly experienced in the development\, acquisition\, and operation of innovative energy resources. Known for her detail-oriented\, goal-driven approach\, Brenda is a valued partner to energy clients\, offering practical solutions and guidance throughout all stages of their business endeavors. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn About Commercial Contracts in the Energy Industry\n• How commercial contracts allocate risk in energy deals\n• Key clauses that drive value\, leverage\, and long-term outcomes\n• Where risks are often hidden—and how to spot them\n• How to ask better questions during contract negotiations\n• Practical tools to navigate contracts with confidence \n  \nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, April 22\nTime: 12:30 PM (CT)\nFormat: Virtual (Lunch & Learn) \n  \nRegister\nSecure your spot and join the conversation:\nhttps://app.glueup.com/event/awe-energy-exchange-april-session-177997/
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/april-2026-awe-lunch-learn/
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SUMMARY:AWE May Lunch and Learn | Connections that Count
DESCRIPTION:May Energy Exchange: Connections that Count — Building Your Network\, Mentors\, and Sponsors\nJoin us for the May 2026 AWE Energy Exchange Lunch and Learn as we explore the power of meaningful professional relationships with guest speaker Sandra Escobedo\, VP of Customer Account Management at Austin Energy. \nThe May 2026 AWE Energy Exchange Lunch and Learn will focus on how networking\, mentorship\, and sponsorship each play a unique role in career growth within the energy industry. In this engaging virtual session\, Sandra will break down how to build connections with purpose and create stronger professional relationships that support long-term success. \n\nSpeaker\nSandra Escobedo\nVP of Customer Account Management\, Austin Energy \nSandra Escobedo is a customer-centric energy executive with more than 20 years of experience across utilities\, retail energy\, and financial services. In her current role at Austin Energy\, she oversees billing\, payments\, revenue control\, and quality operations for more than 500\,000 customers. \nA committed champion of talent development\, Sandra is passionate about building networks\, mentoring emerging leaders\, and sponsoring high-potential employees. Her leadership approach focuses on improving customer outcomes while fostering high-performing\, people-first cultures. \n\nWhy the May 2026 AWE Energy Exchange Lunch and Learn Matters\n• The difference between networking\, mentorship\, and sponsorship• How meaningful connections support long-term career growth• Practical ways to build your professional network with intention• Strategies for finding mentors and advocates• How to create stronger professional relationships within the energy industry \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nDate: Tuesday\, May 19\, 2026Time: 12:30–1:30 PM CTFormat: Virtual Lunch & Learn \n\nRegister\nSecure your spot and join the conversation: \nAWE Energy Exchange May Session Registration
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/awe-may-lunch-and-learn/
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SUMMARY:AWE June Energy Exchange | Community Solar Asset Management
DESCRIPTION:June Energy Exchange: Community Solar Project Investment and Asset Management\nJoin us for AWE’s June Energy Exchange Lunch & Learn featuring Allison Pace\, Director of Commercial Asset Management at Generate Capital. \nIn this session\, Allison will share insights from her career journey and explore the evolving role of commercial asset management in the solar industry. The discussion will cover how strong asset management strategies help de-risk investments\, optimize performance\, and support the long-term success of renewable energy projects. \nAttendees will also gain a deeper understanding of the community solar market\, including the importance of state-led incentives and the impact of the upcoming ITC cliff on the industry. \nSpeaker\n \nAllison Pace\nDirector\, Commercial Asset Management\, Generate Capital \nAllison Pace leads a team of asset management professionals overseeing roughly 532 MWdc of operating solar across 189 largely community-solar assets spanning multiple markets. Her work focuses on de-risking investments while optimizing profitability across Generate Capital’s New York and Illinois community solar portfolios. \nWith 10 years of solar industry experience\, Allison began her career in utility-scale solar asset management across the PJM\, NYISO\, and ERCOT markets. She holds a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Geoscience from Texas A&M University. \nDiscussion Topics\n• Allison’s career journey in the solar industry• Introduction to Generate Capital as a Public Benefit Corporation• Overview of solar commercial asset management• De-risking renewable energy investments• Asset optimization strategies• Community solar market overview• The importance of state-led incentives for community solar• Overview of the ITC cliff \nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, June 16\, 2026Time: 12:30–1:30 PM CTFormat: Virtual Lunch & Learn \nRegister\nSecure your spot and join the conversation: \nhttps://app.glueup.com/event/awe-energy-exchange-june-session-2026-184441/ \n 
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/june-energy-exchange-lunch-learn/
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SUMMARY:July Energy Exchange: Eminent Domain & Electric Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Join AWE for our July Energy Exchange Lunch & Learn with Amber Weigl\, Senior Associate General Counsel at the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)\, who will walk through the property acquisition and eminent domain process in Texas—and the practical considerations that shape electric infrastructure projects from planning through execution. \nWhether you’re in legal\, engineering\, project development\, operations\, or elsewhere in the energy industry\, this session offers valuable insight into where real estate and electric infrastructure intersect. \n  \n \nSpeaker\nAmber Weigl\nSenior Associate General Counsel\, Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) \nAmber Weigl is a Senior Associate General Counsel in LCRA’s Legal Services department\, where she advises on real estate matters across LCRA and LCRA Transmission Services Corporation—including the acquisition\, development\, management\, and conveyance of property. She joined LCRA in 2010 after working as an associate in the Austin office of Baker Botts\, and earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from The University of Texas at Austin. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nAn overview of the property acquisition process in Texas\nThe fundamentals of eminent domain for electric infrastructure projects\nPractical considerations for acquiring property for transmission and electric infrastructure\nKey legal and real estate factors that impact project development\nInsights into supporting successful infrastructure projects through effective property management\n\n  \nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, July 21\, 2026\nTime: 12:30–1:30 PM CT\nFormat: Virtual Lunch & Learn \n  \nRegister\nReserve your spot and join the conversation:\nhttps://app.glueup.com/event/awe-energy-exchange-july-session-2026-186605/ \n  \nAWE hosts the Energy Exchange every third Tuesday of the month\, bringing together energy professionals to share knowledge\, discuss industry trends\, and support the advancement of women in energy.
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/july-awe-lunch-and-learn/
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SUMMARY:August AWE Lunch and Learn | Accountable Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join us for AWE’s August Energy Exchange Lunch & Learn featuring Vanessa Martin-Wegryn\, Solar Practice Lead at Leidos. \nLeadership isn’t defined by a job title. In this engaging session\, Vanessa will explore what it means to be an accountable leader and how professionals at every level can lead with intention\, navigate complexity\, and create positive outcomes for their teams and organizations. \nAttendees will learn how accountable leadership requires leaning into challenging situations\, balancing competing priorities\, and holding space for different perspectives. The session will also include time for personal reflection\, giving participants the opportunity to examine real-world situations and consider how they can better serve their teams and stakeholders. \n\n\n Speaker\nVanessa Martin-Wegryn\nSolar Practice Lead\, Leidos \nVanessa Martin-Wegryn is the Solar Practice Lead at Leidos\, where she leads a team responsible for developing long-term generation forecasts for solar assets\, reviewing PV module and inverter technologies\, supporting solar project performance testing\, and assessing the overall health of operating solar assets. \nA Colorado native\, Vanessa began her career as a distribution engineer designing electrical and gas distribution systems before transitioning into independent engineering consulting\, where she managed power projects across thermal and solar technologies. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and is passionate about leadership\, collaboration\, and developing innovative solutions within the energy industry. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nWhat accountable leadership looks like at every career level\nHow to navigate complex situations with confidence\nUnderstanding and managing competing priorities and polarities\nPractical strategies for leading with accountability\nReflection techniques for addressing real workplace challenges\n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Tuesday\, August 18\, 2026Time: 12:30–1:30 PM CTFormat: Virtual Lunch & Learn \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/august-2026-awe-lunch-learn/
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SUMMARY:Women in Utilities Leadership Exchange | October Regional Event
DESCRIPTION:Women in Utilities Leadership Exchange | October Regional Event\nJoin us for the Women in Utilities Leadership Exchange\, a regional event bringing together emerging and established leaders for meaningful connection\, practical learning\, and career advancement across the utility industry. \nBuilding on the success of the Women in Utilities webinar series and Sunrise Events\, this two-day regional experience creates space for honest conversations\, shared insights\, and actionable strategies designed to empower women to lead with confidence and impact. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Monday\, October 5 – Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\nLocation: Austin Public Library | Austin\, TX\nRegistration: $495* \nThe two-day pass includes: \n\nMonday’s Networking Reception and Registration Happy Hour\nTuesday’s program\nTuesday breakfast and lunch\nMeeting and event access\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nConnect with women across the utility industry\, gain practical leadership insights\, and engage in conversations focused on career growth and professional development. \nWhether you’re an emerging leader or an established professional\, the Women in Utilities Leadership Exchange offers an opportunity to expand your network\, learn from peers\, and gain actionable strategies for leading with confidence and impact. \n  \nAWE Member Discount\nAWE members can receive a special discount when registering for the event. \nUse code: WIUPARTNER10 \nBe sure to enter the code during registration to receive the AWE member discount. \n  \nMore Details Coming Soon\nAdditional information about speakers\, programming\, and the full event agenda will be added as details are finalized. Stay tuned for updates. \n  \nRegister\nReady to join the conversation? \nRegister for the Women in Utilities Leadership Exchange \n*For sponsorship information\, contact Madeline Robertson\, IUCX Women in Utilities Program Manager\, at mrobertson@iucx.org.
URL:https://awenergy.org/event/women-in-utilities-leadership/
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