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Renewable and fossil energy and grid developers and operators are using AI to enhance performance. However, their counsel must have a complete understanding of the challenges and risks associated with the use of AI, including but not limited to the current regulatory landscape for AI, data privacy, cybersecurity, risk management, and the AI's own energy consumption.
As the legal landscape continues to evolve, the role of AI in the energy sector has expanded. The use of AI can accelerate clean energy initiatives and transition by (1) forecasting energy production and demand, (2) optimizing project design and energy storage, (3) assisting in developing smart grids to adjust to changes in supply and demand, (4) accelerating research and development, and (5) facilitating energy trading. However, these uses of AI along with other potential applications are riddled with challenges that counsel must be equipped to handle.
Listen as our panel discusses the current regulatory landscape for the use of AI in the energy sector, key risks and challenges, and mechanisms of utilizing AI for optimization, management, project design, and other key aspects of energy development.
Presented By

Ms. Ghosh is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. She focuses her practice on global security, cybersecurity and government affairs. Aimee’s clients include leading providers of physical and cybersecurity services and organizations with unique security needs. Ms. Ghosh provides strategic counsel on government affairs strategy; federal and state regulatory obligations; security policy, legislation, and rulemaking; and industry best practices with respect to security planning, response, and recovery. Ms. Ghosh enjoys strong professional relationships with federal regulators, Congressional Committee staff, and security industry leaders, and she regularly represents clients before the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Congress, and state legislative and regulatory bodies.
For more than 40 years Mr. James has helped clients achieve their goals on complex energy, construction and infrastructure transactions. His practice focuses on energy project development and acquisitions; complex commercial agreements and joint ventures; and engineering, procurement and construction contracts for facilities and infrastructure, including PPPs. Mr. James is a frequent author and lecturer on the development aspects of the energy transition, international investment projects, and other developing issues.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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On Demand
Date + Time
- event
Thursday, September 11, 2025
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
Outline
I. Current legal landscape for utilizing AI
II. Using AI to optimize energy development and production and grid operations
III. Risks and challenges
IV. Recent government initiatives
V. Best practices for counsel, developers, and operators
Benefits
The panel will discuss these and other key issues:
- What is the current regulatory landscape in the use of AI?
- How is AI being used within the energy sector and with the electricity grid?
- What are the key components of recent executive orders and other government initiatives?
- What are the risks and challenges of utilizing AI within the energy sector?
- How can counsel, developers, and operators minimize risks while also utilizing AI to optimize operations?
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