Hosted by the Center of Excellence in Weather & Climate Analytics, the Renewable Energy Pathways Conference is an annual, cross-sector forum where utilities, grid operators, developers, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders tackle the realities of a weather-driven energy system. Across keynotes, panels, and working sessions, the conference examines how weather and climate influence every step of the clean-energy lifecycle—from siting and forecasting to operations, resilience, and equitable outcomes.

Now in its third year, the conference has become a catalyst for collaboration and measurable progress. Past gatherings have:

• Converted research into action, accelerating the adoption of advanced forecasting, analytics, and decision-support tools.

• Bridged stakeholders, aligning utilities, ISOs/RTOs, developers, and public agencies on shared data standards and risk practices.

• Advanced grid integration, surfacing practical solutions for solar, land-based wind, offshore wind, storage, and market design at higher renewable penetrations.

• Centered equity and reliability, elevating community perspectives and best practices for a just, dependable energy transition.

Explore highlights from previous years, meet the speakers and partners shaping this work, and see how the conversations here are informing pilots, policies, and investments across the Northeast and beyond.