2026 Executive Fact-Finding Mission to Norway Sep 13 - 18, 2026 Norway 2026 Executive Fact-Finding Mission to Norway Visit Norway, and learn from rapid advancements in clean energy while experiencing Scandinavian culture. 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 (spots are limited). If you are interested in attending, please complete the brief form below. Visit Norway to learn from the world’s leading market in EVs, where electric vehicles have claimed over 90% market share of new car registrations. Discover how Norway has not only managed the electrification load on its electric grid, but strengthened it through careful planning and strategic initiatives. Key Questions Delegates Will Explore: How can large numbers of EVs be successfully incorporated onto the grid while minimizing disruptions and maximizing the benefits of load flexibility? How can strategic planning and grid modernization be optimized to meet the demands of unprecedented load growth? What successful regulatory schemes and customer incentives are having positive impacts on electrification and enabling a modern, resilient grid? Who will delegates have opportunities to interact with? Delegates will meet with experts from government and industry to explore markets and policies, discover new projects and innovation, and discuss maintaining reliability and flexibility without fossil fuels. Topics of interest include Norway’s progress on the world’s largest floating wind project, carbon-free cement manufacturing, carbon capture, smart grid planning, and more. U.S. energy executives will return from Norway 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 2025 agenda, see here. Who Should Attend? Utility executives who are driving ambitious clean energy initiatives, working on load growth and/or grid resiliency 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: $8,000. Your registration fee 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 Monday, June 22nd, 2026. All cancellations received after this time will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and any refund will be subject to administrative fees and any direct costs incurred by SEPA for that participant. 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, August 7th. Guest Registration We offer a parallel guest track for the Executive Mission, available at an additional cost of $1,500. Guest seats are limited and are first come, first serve. The guest program 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. Only one guest is permitted per delegate. Entry Requirements All participants must have a passport valid for 6 months beyond the trip arrival date. Interested? Fill out the form below. "*" indicates required fields First Name*Last Name*Email* Company/Organization (Optional)Zip Code (Optional)What can we help you with?*Yes, I'd like to registerI'd like more informationQuestionMessage (Optional) 2025 Fact Finding Mission Sponsors “I spent a week learning from people who are true experts in the energy field here in the states, and meeting with people and organizations abroad that are dealing with many of the same issues that we are facing in the U.S. Gaining different perspectives on shared problems and issues is invaluable as we try to reach our zero carbon goal.” - Gregg Fishman, SMUD Board President, 2025 Portugal Mission Want to learn more? Download the one-pager Lessons from Portugal's Clean Energy Transition Public Utilities Fortnightly Read the article Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn