"Small modular nuclear has the opportunity to provide a clean energy source, replacing fossil fuel resources, and using existing transmission, such as the proposal for the TerraPower plant in Kemmerer, Wyoming. How can we make sure it’s built in time?"

“If you’re looking at 30-year investments and have to decide now whether to invest in them, even 10 years from now, we can’t predict what reliability needs are going to be to trigger a reliability relief valve. If I heard you correctly, you’re fundamentally rethinking that approach.”

General sessions were packed with utility industry leaders, on a wide range of energy topics, as were the committee meetings.

“Our most important accomplishment was our safety performance. 2023 was Cleco’s best safety performance record in the company’s history."

What do we mean when we say that something is unaffordable? I ask for a very good reason.

Achieving net-zero emissions on a global scale cannot be achieved with a single technological breakthrough or approach. It will require broad collaboration across sectors worldwide. Net-zero industrial clusters or NZICs can play a key role in this effort.

Executing a strategic vision requires a team that combines diverse skill sets with a shared commitment to innovation. In grid modernization, this team must include power systems, data analytics, cybersecurity, and infrastructure development experts. Each member brings a piece of the puzzle.