American Coal Ash Association upcoming events

CCP 411 - Webinar Series (Thu, October 15, 2026)

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The American Coal Ash Association is launching a new monthly webinar series entitled “CCP 411.” Featuring presentations and conversations with a wide range of guest experts, the sessions will be held via Zoom at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on the third Thursday of each month. (Webinars will not be held during the months of in-person ACAA meetings, including World of Coal Ash.) Sessions will also be recorded and posted to the "Members Only" page of the ACAA website.

The Registration for this webinar is open to ACAA members only. There is no registration fee.

Anyone interested in receiving a PDH certificate for your participation in these webinars, please email Alyssa Barto.

March 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Dr. Evan Granite, Senior Technical Advisor at U.S. Department of Energy, discussing mercury and coal-fueled electricity generation.

April 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Doug Green, President of DHGreen Counseling, discussing proposed revisions to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Coal Combustion Residuals regulation.

June 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Jessica Reiss, partner at Barnes & Thornburg, discussing status of state coal combustion residuals permit programs.

July 16, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Josh Hurwitz, Senior Economist at American Road & Transportation Builders Association, discussing ARTBA’s recently updated coal ash supply forecast.

August 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Jamie Farny, Director of Environmental Measurement & Metrics at the American Cement Association, discussing Blended Cements.

CCP 411 - Webinar Series (Thu, November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Registration for this webinar is open to ACAA members only. There is no registration fee.

Anyone interested in receiving a PDH certificate for your participation in these webinars, please email Alyssa Barto.

March 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Dr. Evan Granite, Senior Technical Advisor at U.S. Department of Energy, discussing mercury and coal-fueled electricity generation.

June 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Jessica Reiss, partner at Barnes & Thornburg, discussing status of state coal combustion residuals permit programs.

August 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Jamie Farny, Director of Environmental Measurement & Metrics at the American Cement Association, discussing Blended Cements.

CCP 411 - Webinar Series (Thu, December 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Registration for this webinar is open to ACAA members only. There is no registration fee.

Anyone interested in receiving a PDH certificate for your participation in these webinars, please email Alyssa Barto.

March 19, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Dr. Evan Granite, Senior Technical Advisor at U.S. Department of Energy, discussing mercury and coal-fueled electricity generation.

June 18, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Jessica Reiss, partner at Barnes & Thornburg, discussing status of state coal combustion residuals permit programs.

August 20, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Eastern, Special guest Jamie Farny, Director of Environmental Measurement & Metrics at the American Cement Association, discussing Blended Cements.

ACAA 2027 Winter Membership Meeting (Tue, February 09, 2027)

Tue, 09 Feb 2027 13:00:00 GMT

Join us at the Talking Stick Resort, in Scottsdale, Arizona for the Winter 2027 ACAA Membership Meeting!

Hotel reservation information will be available in the registration confirmation email; which will be sent to you after you register for the meeting. The room block will close on Friday, January 8, 2027 so be sure to reserve your room before then!

Pre-registration for attendance will not be available after 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 3rd, this is also the last day to request a refund. After this time, on-site registration at the hotel will still be available.

Monday, February 8:

5 - 7 pm - Registration Desk Open & Exhibitor Set-Up

Tuesday, February 9:

8:00 to 9:30: ACAA Board of Directors Executive Session

Note: This meeting is closed to members of the Board of Directors and invited guests only

9:45 to 10:15: Communications and Membership Committee

Peggy Rennick, Chair, Communications and Membership Committee

Doug Rhodes, Chair, Membership Subcommittee

John Ward, Communications Consultant

10:15 to 10:45: Break

10:45 to 11:30: Technical Committee

Dr. Sai Vaidya, Chair, Technical Committee

11:30 to 1:00 PM: Women’s Leadership Forum or Lunch on your own

1:00 to 2:30: Government Relations Committee

John Ward, Chair, Government Relations Committee

2:30 to 3:00: Break

3:00 to 5:00 ACAA Board of Directors

Tom Kierspe, Chair, ACAA Board of Directors

5:30 to 6:30 PM: Welcome Reception

Wednesday, February 10:

7 - 8 am - Continental Breakfast

8 - 11:45 am - Technical Sessions

11:45 am - 1:15 pm - Group Lunch

1:15 - 4 pm - Technical Sessions

Download the ACAA meeting app today!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or having an exhibit table, please feel free to fill out this sponsor form and return it to Aysia Thurber at aysia@wardo.com.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Thank you to our Exhibitors:

ACAA 2027 Fall Membership Meeting (Tue, October 12, 2027)

Tue, 12 Oct 2027 12:00:00 GMT

Join us at the The Chattanoogan Hotel, in Chattanooga, Tennessee for the Fall 2027 ACAA Membership Meeting!

Hotel information coming soon!

Pre-registration for attendance will not be available after 5:00 pm EST on Wednesday, October 6th, this is also the last day to request a refund. After this time, on-site registration at the hotel will still be available.

Monday, October 11:

4 - 6 pm - Registration Desk Open & Exhibitor Set-Up

Tuesday, October 12:

8:00 to 9:30: ACAA Board of Directors Executive Session

Note: This meeting is closed to members of the Board of Directors and invited guests only

10 to 10:45: Communications and Membership Committee

10:45 to 11:30: Technical Committee

11:30 to 1:00 PM: Women’s Leadership Forum or Lunch on your own

1:00 to 2:30: Government Relations Committee

2:50 to 3:45: ACAA Board of Directors

3:45 to 4:15: ACAAEF Board of Directors

5:30 to 6:30 PM: Welcome Reception

Wednesday & Thursday, October 13 & 14:

WOCA The Workshop 2027 (separate registration required)

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If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or having an exhibit table, please feel free to fill out this sponsor form and return it to Aysia Thurber at aysia@wardo.com.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Thank you to our Exhibitors:

WOCA The Workshop - Fall 2027 (Tue, October 12, 2027)

Tue, 12 Oct 2027 12:00:00 GMT

Join industry leaders in Chattanooga, Tennessee for WOCA The Workshop 2027. Hosted by the American Coal Ash Association and the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, this workshop will take place alongside ACAA’s annual fall meeting at the The Chattanoogan Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

This is the only workshop in the CCP industry that aims to explore the interplay of regulations, technologies, harvesting and market factors influencing the increasingly dynamic ash industry.

Topical areas include current regulatory issues, innovative technologies, and relevant discussions on harvesting—including engineering and consulting topics, regulatory and permitting concerns, and harvesting facilities—while emphasizing ongoing marketing challenges and inquiries.

Hotel information coming soon!

Monday, October 11:

4 - 6 pm - ACAA Registration Desk Open & Exhibitor Set-Up

Tuesday, October 12:

ACAA 2027 Fall Membership Meeting - committee meetings are open to all registered ACAA attendees (REQUIRES separate registration from WOCA The Workshop)

Wednesday, October 13:

Group Breakfast 7 - 8 am

Group Lunch 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

8:00 - 4:30 pm - Technical Presentations

Welcome Reception, 5:30 to 6:30 pm

Thursday, October 14:

Group Breakfast 7 - 8 am

Group Lunch 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

8:00 - 4:30 pm - Technical Presentations

Download the meeting app today!

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or having an exhibit table, please feel free to fill out this sponsor form and return it to Aysia Thurber at aysia@wardo.com.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Thank you to our Exhibitors: