Jim Muscato to Present at the Albany Regional Energy Symposium
Posted on March 10, 2026
The transformation of New York’s energy landscape is one of the most significant regulatory undertakings of our time. It is a process not only marked by bold ambition, but also by the friction of “unplanned impacts” that arise when policy meets the ground.
Young/Sommer LLC Partner Jim Muscato is honored to participate in the upcoming Albany Regional Energy Symposium on Thursday, March 12, 2026. This program is a collaborative effort co-sponsored by the Vermont Law & Graduate School Institute for Energy and the Environment, the NYSBA Environmental and Energy Law Section, and the NYSBA Committee on Continuing Legal Education.
Jim will be leading a discussion on the critical decision points that have shaped our current trajectory. Rather than viewing policy in a vacuum, we will examine the real-world consequences of:
- The Indian Point Closure: Its enduring legacy on the stability and composition of the State’s energy system.
- The Evolution of ORES: How the Office of Renewable Energy Siting has been reshaped to navigate the complexities of permitting.
- Decarbonization Hurdles: What the passage and subsequent delay of the All-Electric Buildings Act reveals about the broader struggle for implementation.
If we want to make better decisions for a sustainable future, we must first master the lessons of our past.
Interested in Attending? See below for Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
📍 Location: Catena Conference Center at St. Anne Institute (160 North Main Street, Albany, NY)
⚖️ CLE: 4.5 MCLE Credits available
Parking is conveniently located in the lot adjacent to the Catena Conference Center, accessible via North Main Avenue.
Jim looks forward to connecting with fellow practitioners, advocates, and policymakers for this deep dive into the state of the grid.