Webinar Interconnection Queue Challenges & Regulatory Variability Aug 25, 2026 11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern 1 hr Register Here Members Free Non-members Free Register Here This session focuses on the current bottleneck state of interconnection. We will explore the technical and administrative hurdles that create queue backlogs and how varying state and federal regulations impact mid-size systems. Panelists will share why their organizations joined the iQMS project and the specific barriers they are fighting to overcome. Audience Will Learn Queue Dynamics: An overview of the primary technical and process-related issues causing modern interconnection delays. Regulatory Landscape: How to navigate the variability in regional regulations and prepare for upcoming policy changes affecting mid-size system integration. Project Drivers: Insight into the strategic motivations behind utility participation in the iQMS project and the collective goals of the initiative. 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 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. Tyler Xu Product Lead, Leaptran Sam Levinson Advanced Grid Engineer, Duquesne Light Co.