Load Growth and Who Pays: Building a Clean, Equitable Grid Together

How can companies plan for rising electricity demand while keeping the grid clean, reliable, and affordable for surrounding communities? What new utility, market, and community partnerships can bring more clean power online, and what do the midterm results change?

Electricity demand is growing again, driven by data centers and electrification, and utilities are writing new large-load tariffs that decide who pays for grid buildout. New partnerships are emerging, from clean transition tariffs negotiated with utilities to large load users funding virtual power plants that pay homes and businesses for flexible capacity. This tutorial brings together voices from utilities, regulators, companies, and communities, and you’ll leave with a practical map of your options, from on-site DERs and clean power procurement to community partnerships.