AI for Energy Permitting, Without the Hype
US power demand is growing for the first time in twenty years, driven by data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and electrification and the grid isn't keeping up. Permitting is a critical bottleneck that calls into question our country’s ability to meet rising demand.
What role does AI play in helping to relieve the permitting bottleneck? This webinar brings together people who are deeply involved in the day-to-day realities of the permitting process, actively experimenting with AI in their roles, and responsible for developing AI strategies within their organizations:
Aaron Levine brings the perspective of a public-sector researcher. At the National Laboratory of the Rockies, he leads AI tool development for federal permitting, including the DOE's CITAP portal for interstate transmission and COMPASS, which tracks zoning ordinances across more than 10,000 US jurisdictions.
Ross Pilotte brings the perspective of an established industry consultancy. As National Policy Director at SWCA Environmental Consultants and formerly one of the original staffers at the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council, he is helping spearhead SWCA's firm-wide AI adoption.
Chris Rodstrom brings the perspective of an independent permitting and siting consultant. Through CBR Energy Solutions, he advises energy developers and utilities directly, with decades of offshore wind, solar, battery storage, and utility experience.
Brian Chen, Founder & CEO of Kite Compliance, will moderate the discussion. He brings a practitioner’s lens from building compliance-focused AI tools for real-world permitting workflows, helping bridge regulatory complexity with day-to-day execution.
No vendor demos. No speculation about a fully automated future. This webinar is intended to be an honest conversation between people actually doing the work, about where AI is earning its place in permitting today and where it isn't.