2026 Conference Sessions

Gas turbines remain the backbone of reliable, dispatchable power in the U.S., even as renewables and data center growth reshape the grid. Yet until now, the industry has lacked a clear, nationwide pulse check on how these assets actually perform and where the most promising upgrade opportunities lie.

This session presents findings from a comprehensive audit of the U.S. gas turbine fleet, spanning thousands of units across OEMs, vintages and configurations. Attendees will see how benchmarking real-world data (on capacity factors, heat rates, cycling patterns and degradation behaviors) uncovers hidden performance gaps and identifies where modernization investments can deliver the biggest impact. The session promises actionable insights for utilities, IPPs and OEMs looking to boost efficiencies, extend asset life and better align existing fleets with long-term decarbonization and capacity planning goals.