Power and Renewables Briefing 2025
Wood Mackenzie: Advancing Electric Power in the US Amid Policy & Market Uncertainties
This exclusive event brings together energy and policy leaders from across Washington, D.C. to explore the latest market dynamics and their impact on renewable energy project development.
As the industry faces policy uncertainty, market dynamics continue to signal significant stress on the power grid derived from growing demand, permitting and interconnection bottlenecks and pressure on renewable supply. The approaches to manage and combat these challenges will determine winners and losers in the new electricity market paradigm.
At this briefing, you'll gain valuable insights into the collective impact of these market challenges, in addition to the opportunity to discuss with industry peers proposed solutions and implementation risks.
Don't just witness the transformation of the energy landscape—be part of shaping it. This briefing offers you a front-row seat to understand, adapt to, and navigate the energy demand dilemma, policy shifts and supply chain constraints.
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Event Details
Location: American Clean Power Association, The District at Penn, 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 13th Floor, Washington D.C. 20004
Date: Thursday, 3 April, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Agenda
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8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee & Light Breakfast
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9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome / Introduction
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9:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Gridlock: The Demand Dilemma Facing the US Power Industry
- A New Era of Demand Growth
- Transmission and Distribution Supply Chain Constraints
- Role of Gas in Meeting in Future Demand
- The Path Forward
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11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Coffee Break
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11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Energy Gang Panel: Advancing Electric Power in the US Amid Policy & Market Uncertainties
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
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