2025 Executive Fact-Finding Mission to Portugal October 26 - November 1, 2025 Portugal Overview Registration 2025 Executive Fact-Finding Mission to Portugal Prepare to visit a country celebrated for its ambitious climate goals and stunning scenery. Gain practical insights and form lasting relationships with your peers. The mission is for utility executives and their board members, and sponsor/host representatives only. If you are interested in attending, please complete the brief form below. Portugal was once one of the most energy-dependent countries in the EU, importing 80% of their energy in 2010. That changed rapidly with Portugal’s aggressive target to reach 80% clean energy electricity production in 2026 – four years earlier than originally planned. How is it going so far? Renewable energy supplied 78% of consumption in the first half of 2024, and In 2020, Lisbon was named “European Green Capital” after cutting CO2 emissions by 50%, and Portugal is building one of the largest networks of EV charging points. Participants will meet with key experts from government, private sector, education, and NGOs to learn about the challenges and opportunities in accelerating renewable energy adoption. Innovative technologies will be highlighted including wave energy, floating PV, and pumped hydroelectric for clean, smart production and storage. U.S. energy executives will return from Portugal with new and practical ideas to share and implement at their own companies. More details will be released as the program is developed. To view the 2024 agenda, see here. Who Should Attend? Utility executives who are driving ambitious clean energy initiatives and are keen to expand their knowledge of the latest technologies. Utility board members committed to supporting clean energy transformations. Why You Should Attend: Build lasting relationships with peers and international colleagues through candid discussions and shared experiences. Gain practical insights that can directly inform your company’s planning. Visit unique energy sites and experience, first-hand, a variety of technology solutions for a carbon-free future. How You Will Spend Your Time The Unique Fact-Finding Mission Experience Executive Fact-Finding Missions serve as in-the-field learning labs for U.S. energy executives. Each mission focuses on a specific region or city, providing participants with the opportunity to explore its energy market, learn best practices, discover innovative approaches, and understand potential challenges related to the energy transition. Executives return with actionable insights they can apply to their work at home. Registration Registration Fee: $6,000. Includes: Hotel stay Networking events and meetings Most meals Group ground transportation Cancellation and Substitution Policy Please note that cancellation requests should be made through the registration form below. Cancellations must be requested before 5 PM ET on Tuesday, August 4. Executive substitutions are subject to the approval of SEPA and requests should be made through the registration form below prior to 5 PM ET on Friday, September 20. Guest Registration We offer a parallel guest track for the Executive Mission, available at an additional cost of $1,200. This includes double-occupancy accommodations with the mission delegates, breakfasts, group networking activities, cultural events, welcome and farewell receptions and dinners, and intra-country travel. Guests will also have free time to plan their own activities and explore the destination independently. Guests are limited to adults over the age of 21. Entry Requirements All participants must have a passport valid for 6 months beyond the trip arrival date. Interested in Registering? Fill out the form below. First name* Last name* Email* Company/Organization (Optional) Zip Code (Optional) What can we help you with?*General informationCancellation requestParticipant questionRegistration questionSubstitution requestMessage (Optional) Sponsors Opportunities like this to explore other markets – to see what is working and what is not – allow participants to reflect critically on their own biases and beliefs. These interactions also provide insights into the pace of change that our industry is experiencing. And they serve to highlight a truth – to succeed in the future, our businesses will need to adapt to that change. - Archie Collins, President & CEO, TECO - Tampa Electric Want to learn more? See past participants, additional testimonials, and more Download the one-pager Lessons from Germany's Clean Energy Transition Public Utilities Fortnightly Read the article Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn