Demand Growth & Risk Management: Investing in Energy Infrastructure to Meet Customer Needs
The electric power sector is facing unprecedented challenges and heightened risks due to increasing demand, evolving customer expectations, and an array of natural and human-induced catastrophic events. The Critical Consumer Issues Forum (CCIF) series will explore how state regulators, consumer advocates, and electric companies are navigating the complexities of necessary investments in grid modernization, resilience, and expansion while managing the risks posed by both rapid demand growth and external threats. During each summit, participants will collaborate regarding the appropriate infrastructure investments and other solutions to address the various risks and vulnerabilities across the country. The summits may also explore strategies for prioritizing infrastructure upgrades, integrating fixed and variable resources, enhancing grid flexibility, and ensuring equitable access to reliable energy. By examining these issues throughout its year-long process, CCIF aims to provide insights into the trade-offs and innovations that are shaping the future of energy infrastructure investments in an era of uncertainty and transformation.