Join the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition for the first instalment of our U.S. Energy Transition Series — a virtual panel discussion examining how the U.S. power sector can respond to rapidly growing electricity demand while keeping energy clean, affordable, and reliable. 

Hear from leading experts as we explore the shifting dynamics of the U.S. energy transition and what they mean for the year ahead.

Panelists will discuss the evolving cost environment, the mismatch in the pace of infrastructure needed and regulatory timelines, and how to move forward in a way that maintains energy affordability. The session will also explore the impact of key policy shifts on near-term progress, the growing energy needs of large buyers, and the critical role of clean energy in advancing domestic energy independence.

Background Context 

The U.S. power sector is under pressure to respond to rapidly growing electricity demand and faces several key challenges, including:

  • Expanding grid capacity quickly
  • Maintaining energy affordability
  • Navigating recent policy shifts impacting project development
  • Growing domestic energy supplies
  • Navigating increasing uncertainty around costs and supply chains 

Speakers  

  • Jigar Shah, Senior Fellow, WRI
  • Allison Clements, Principal 804 Advisory and Partner, ASG Group
  • JC Sandberg, Chief of Policy, American Clean Power Association
  • Nidhi Thakar, Senior Vice President, Policy, Clean Energy Buyers Association
  • Lori Bird, Director, US Energy, WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition (moderator)