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Utility Scale Siting: Balancing Energy Goals with Agriculture and Wildlife
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Belmont C
Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development has been conducting a rulemaking process to improve solar siting in Eastern Oregon.  Come learn how the process is going, the challenges along the way, and possible options for improvement.
Moderators
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Damien Hall

Attorney, Dunn Carney LLP
Damien represents both property owners and local governments, helping them navigate Oregon’s unique land use requirements and political sensitivities to controlled growth and land development. His approach is based on working collaboratively with developers, local government, and... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Max Yoklic

Max Yoklic

In-House Counsel, NewSun Energy
Max Yoklic is in-house counsel for NewSun Energy, a renewable energydevelopment and investment company in Bend, Oregon. His practice concentrateson energy facility siting and permitting, with a particular emphasis on land use,including zoning, entitlements, and appeals. Max’s practice... Read More →
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Jeremy Thompson

Energy Coordinator, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Jeremy has worked for ODFW for the last 25 years, starting his career working on multiple wildlife areas around the state, and then moving to the district office in The Dalles where he worked as a biologist focusing on species management and land use. Jeremy recently took on the challenge... Read More →
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Judge Joe Dabulskis

Judge, Sherman County
I am Joe Dabulskis, Sherman County Judge, 2019-present; Sherman County Commissioner from 2017-2018; a Veteran, a local wheat farmer for over 25 years; and I am the current Chair of CREA (Community Renewable Energy Association). In my free time, I love spending time with my wife, kids... Read More →
Wednesday October 23, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Belmont C
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