Southern States Energy Board

We’re grateful to Governor Kay Ivey for hosting the Board's 65th Annual Meeting in Point Clear, the very place where our story began nearly 70 years ago in Alabama. From the Governors Energy Caucus to conversations on innovation and reliability, the South’s energy leadership was on full display. Explore the highlights:

Highlights & Insights from our 65th Annual Meeting – Transcending Boundaries Southern States Energy Board’s 65th Annual Meeting in Point Clear, Alabama, united governors, legislators, and industry leaders to discuss innovation, reliability, and regional collaboration. Explore the highlights and key insights from this year’s gathering.

As we wrap up our 65th Annual Meeting in Point Clear, Alabama, we extend our deepest thanks to everyone who made this gathering a success.

To our sponsors, your support drives innovation and collaboration across the nation. To our attendees, thank you for lending your voices and insights. To our presenters and panelists, your expertise shaped the conversations that will guide our region’s energy future.

Together, we’ve celebrated progress, forged partnerships, and set the stage for what’s next. We hope to see you all next year in Mississippi with our newly elected Chairman, Gov. Tate Reeves.

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We’re proud to highlight bold leadership from Gov. Patrick Morrisey of West Virginia in the press release below. Yesterday, during a regional energy forum of state legislative leaders hosted by the West Virginia Energy Office and sponsored by the Southern States Energy Board, Gov. Morrisey unveiled an ambitious energy plan calling for 50 gigawatts of new electric generation in the Mountaineer State by 2050.

This forward-looking vision positions West Virginia to remain a cornerstone of America’s energy future while meeting the demands of tomorrow.

Governor Patrick Morrisey Announces Comprehensive Energy Policy Framework to Make West Virginia Energy Dominant WHEELING, W.Va. – Speaking at the West Virginia Energy Educational Forum in Wheeling, Governor Patrick Morrisey laid out the framework for the state’s first long-term comprehensive energy policy. At the center of the policy is the Governor’s “50 by 50” generation plan to increase West Virg...

⏰ Last chance! Today is the final day to register and reserve your room at the discounted rate for our 65th Annual Meeting.

Join us Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Point Clear, Alabama, for the Governors Energy Caucus, key discussions shaping the region’s energy future, and much more.

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Five Governors from across the region will take the stage at our Governors Energy Caucus on the opening day of our 65th Annual Meeting!

Join us in Point Clear, Alabama, to hear from our Chairman, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, alongside Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves.

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We’re excited to spotlight a guest post from our colleagues at UH Energy's Center for Carbon Management in Energy on the strong business case for CCUS, driven by the 45Q tax credit.

CCUS is a foundational technology that ensures:
✅ Energy security and affordability;
✅ Reliability and resilience of the U.S. electrical grid;
✅ Domestic economic benefits from fossil fuels; and
✅ U.S. leadership in global technology innovation while boosting export-driven economic value.

📘 Discover more—dive into this concise, data-driven overview:

The Definitive Business Case for CCUS and the 45Q Tax Credit – Transcending Boundaries Prepared by the University of Houston’s Center for Carbon Management in Energy Overview Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is a critical tool to advancing U.S. energy security and requires the continued support of Congress to ensure that the Trump Administration’s policies of Americ...