Securing Our Energy Future: Landscape of Energy Planning

Secure Our Energy Future: Landscape of Energy Planning
Ticket price includes a boxed lunch

As part of a new four-part energy forum series, MORPC is bringing together Central Ohio’s top energy, regulatory, and economic development experts to help local governments and community leaders navigate the region’s evolving energy landscape.

The first session, Landscape of Energy Planning, will explore the big picture, challenges, and opportunities shaping our region’s energy future. With more than 1,000 projects and over $74 billion in capital investment since 2022, Ohio is rapidly becoming a hub for innovation and economic growth — but this momentum also brings significant energy demands and infrastructure challenges.

Join us as we kick off this important conversation on building a resilient, affordable, and reliable energy future for all.

Featured Speakers:

• William Murdock, Executive Director, MORPC
• Kenny McDonald, President & CEO, One Columbus
• Kamran Ali, Senior Vice President of Grid Planning, AEP
• Alex Denney, VP of Government Relations & Communications, Ohio Business Roundtable

Stay tuned for future sessions in this series designed to empower communities with tools for smarter energy planning.

Next Up:

June 5: Energy Permitting, Zoning, and Economic Development
Focus: How to Set the Table & Open Your Community to Energy and Economic Opportunities (Registration coming soon)

July 10 : Funding and Resource Opportunities
Focus: Building Your Energy Stack

August (date TBD): Emerging Energy Technologies and Future Proofing the Region
Focus: What’s on the Energy Horizon?