Christina Cress to Speak at CAPCA Fall Meeting

Energy and utilities attorney Christina Cress will speak at the 2026 CAPCA Fall Meeting, taking place October 21 through 23 at the Hilton Myrtle Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Christina will present on “Data Centers: Energy Demand and Environmental Considerations,” a timely topic as data center development continues to expand across North Carolina and the Southeast.

The CAPCA Fall Meeting brings together environmental professionals, industry representatives, and government officials to discuss current regulatory developments and practical environmental compliance issues. This year’s program also includes sessions on chemical reporting, air quality regulation, emergency response, capital planning, stack testing, ethics, and artificial intelligence in environmental practice. Visit CAPCA’s Fall Meeting page to learn more about the event and to register.

Christina leads Ward and Smith’s Energy + Utilities Practice, where she advises clients on regulatory compliance, energy policy, and complex utility matters, including electric and natural gas rate cases and resource planning dockets. She holds a North Carolina Board Certification as a Specialist in Utilities Law.