Webinar From Strategy to Action: Progress and Solutions in Interconnection Queue Management Sep 22, 2026 11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern 60 minutes Register Here Members Free Non-members Free Register Here Moving from challenges to solutions, this webinar provides a progress report on the iQMS project. Participating utility representatives will showcase the specific actions, pilot programs, or process improvements they have implemented to date. The discussion will highlight what works when addressing queue transparency and efficiency. Audience Will Learn Strategies: Actionable methods and workflows that utilities are currently using to successfully mitigate queue challenges. Milestone Updates: A clear view of the iQMS project’s progress to date and the measurable impact of the work completed so far. Future Roadmap: How utilities are evolving their internal processes to stay ahead of interconnection demand and ensure long-term grid reliability. Register Here Not a member? Join a trusted, cross-sector community that leads the energy transition. Become a SEPA member today to unlock savings, expand your influence, and help move the industry forward. View Membership Info Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn About the Speakers Steve Smith Director, Grid Innovation & Programs, La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Micah Haman Sr. Project Manager, Puget Sound Energy Ashley-Lynn Qua Senior Manager, Transportation Electrification Ashley Lynn joined SEPA in November 2023, and is responsible for overseeing the project management functions of transportation electrification focus areas. Working collaboratively to help utilities and other stakeholders, she endeavors to articulate the value of SEPAs work in order to increase engagement. Prior to joining SEPA, Ashley Lynn worked alongside thought leaders in New Jersey and helped launch ChargEVC, a 501(c)6. She has developed & executed impactful programs as a regulator at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and managed millions in grants & incentives. Ashley Lynn graduated summa cum laude from Montclair State University with a B.S. in Sustainability Sciences. She also holds a M.S. in Sustainability Sciences. Ashley Lynn is engaged with her community and volunteers as the Policy Lead for the New Jersey Electric Vehicle Association to advocate for equitable access for charging infrastructure. She also volunteers as an assistant coach for the Rutgers New Brunswick Salsa Club and teaches Latin dance.