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Insights and Eggs

February 4, 2026 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM (EST)

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Join the Haywood Chamber of Commerce for Insights & Eggs

Wednesday, February 4th

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Lake Junaluska Terrace Hotel - 3rd Floor Dining Hall


Want to know where your power really comes from???

Join us for an inside look at one of the most fascinating pieces of energy infrastructure in our region: the Walters Hydro Electric Project.

Perched high in the mountains and powered by the force of falling water, the Walters hydroelectric facility has been quietly generating clean, renewable electricity for nearly a century. Its engineering is impressive, its history is rich, and its role in supporting reliable power across the Carolinas is more important than ever. This session pulls back the curtain on how hydroelectric dams like Walters work, why they matter, and what it takes to keep them operating safely and sustainably.

Featured Speaker: Alan Stuart

To guide us through this story, we’re excited to welcome Alan, a seasoned expert in hydropower regulation, environmental stewardship, and FERC licensing.

Alan graduated from Francis Marion University in 1986 with a BS in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Political Science. Today, he serves as a Senior Project Manager at Duke Energy, where he leads Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licensing and compliance efforts for the NC/SC hydro fleet in the West Region. Before joining Duke Energy, Alan spent two decades as a Senior Regulatory Consultant with Kleinschmidt Associates, building deep expertise in hydropower and FERC regulatory strategy.

Beyond his professional work, Alan is active in both national and state environmental initiatives. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the South Carolina Wildlife Federation and, through a gubernatorial appointment, contributes to statewide water planning as a member of the South Carolina Drought Response Committee.

A lifelong South Carolinian and dedicated outdoorsman, Alan brings a passion for conservation to everything he does — making him the perfect guide for this deep dive into the Walters Hydro Electric Project.


Thank you to our Sponsors!




Time

Networking from 7:50 a.m.-8:15 a.m. Presentation from 8:15 a.m.-9 a.m.

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Haywood Chamber of Commerce
Name: Shelli Green
Phone: (828) 552-4437
Email: sgreen@haywoodchamber.com
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