December 2025
From "No Choice" to "Trusted Choice": Transforming Customers into Partners
Public power utilities face growing challenges, like rate increases that spark community pushback and programs and initiatives that underperform because customers aren't ready or engaged. These issues slow progress on critical utility initiatives and erode public trust. Milepost CEO, Samantha Hart, and Director of Utility Accounts, Holly Baird, share a framework and practical steps for changing the narrative in your community.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video
April 2025
Step Back to
Step Back to
Move Forward
Stay updated with the latest from Washington and understand the potential impacts on energy programs. Milepost's Director of Government, Shauna Basques and former DOE employee Danielle Walker share their federal and state-level insights on mitigating impacts and identifying opportunities amidst ongoing federal funding uncertainties.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video
May 2025
Time to Assess, Optimize, and Prepare
Between new federal priorities, tariffs, and reductions in force at federal agencies, it might feel like a whirlwind. What can you do? Our experts provide a clear analysis of Washington's policy shifts and present concrete steps to adapt energy programs to evolving federal priorities as well as practical tactics for engaging project officers.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video
June 2025
Doing Good Work
Doing Good Work
Matters Now
In the third session of this series, Shauna Basques, our in-house expert in federal funding strategy, grant writing, and energy program design, breaks down the most recent updates from Washington — including key takeaways from the latest budget reconciliation process and how they may impact your organization.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video
February 2025
Part 1: Adapting to New Executive Orders — Strategies for Utility Energy Projects
We delve into the critical program considerations from recent Executive Orders on federal energy projects to equip you with the knowledge to navigate the pause in federal fund disbursements and comply with contractual obligations.
What you'll get:
- 45-minute training video
February 2025
Part 2: Shaping the Conversation around Current Energy Priorities
Gain insights to reframe existing federally-funded programs to align with the new administration's goals. We guide registrants through language focuses, answer questions, and outline action items to ensure alignment with current energy policy priorities.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video
Part 1: Preparing to Apply
Get to know the basics: if the grant is the right fit, who to include on your team, how to bring on stakeholders, and how to manage the grant timeline.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video
- 7-page summary handout
Part 2: Application Anatomy
Get a complete breakdown of application components, and how they work together, while learning how to align with the grant reviewer’s perspective.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video
- 7-page summary handout
Part 1: Preparing for Compliance
Learn how to develop internal policies that foster cross-departmental (e.g., human resources, environmental review, finance) communication, and to evaluate the feasibility and priority alignment of new funding opportunities.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video
Part 2: Implementing Compliance Post-Award
Gain a clear understanding of reporting requirements and learn essential strategies for monitoring and preparing for audits to ensure ongoing compliance with federal funding regulations.
What you'll get:
- 60-minute training video