RTO Insider Quotes Locke Lord’s Josh Kaplowitz From Northeast Energy and Commerce Association’s Renewable Energy Conference Discussing Grid Constraints

Locke Lord Washington, D.C., lawyer Josh Kaplowitz was quoted by RTO Insider from a panel at the Northeast Energy and Commerce Association’s Renewable Energy Conference discussing transmission challenges and the barriers to expanding wind and solar energy projects to meet state decarbonization goals. Kaplowitz explains the significance of early and meaningful engagement with host communities “to share facts on the benefits of offshore wind, listen to concerns and adapt projects if feasible.”

He adds that, “At the same time, at this early stage in the industry, when people are still getting used to offshore wind, you’re not going to prevent all lawsuits. It’s unlikely that you’re going to be so good at community engagement that no one’s going to want to challenge projects.” 

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