From Concepts to Construction: Making SunZia’s Environmental Mitigation Program a Reality

The tutorial material for this session will explore the real-time application from environmental permitting strategies during development to the environmental program implemented during the execution phases of the SunZia Wind and Transmission project. It will highlight how regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and environmental considerations shift from project development—where long-term planning and impact assessments take place—to the execution phase, which demands active implementation of mitigation measures and on-the-ground coordination. Participants will learn how to adapt permitting strategies as projects move from development to execution, ensuring that all regulatory obligations are met while minimizing environmental impacts. The desired learning outcomes include an understanding of how to manage environmental risks throughout both phases, recognize key differences in permitting requirements, and develop adaptive strategies for ongoing compliance. The session will be delivered through presentations, real-world case studies, providing a comprehensive overview of the environmental permitting lifecycle and its practical application in large-scale infrastructure projects like SunZia.