Decarbonization is shifting the generation mix. Many coal-fired units are on track to retire, while renewable energy resources and batteries continue to see substantial growth. Zero-carbon sources like nuclear are also drawing interest from large-scale generators and industrials. The path to decarbonization faces several challenges, including the intermittency of renewables, rapid load growth and the costs associated with transitioning from fossil fuels.

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POWERGEN University

POWERGEN is thrilled to present pre-conference workshop-format courses through POWERGEN University, designed for intensive skill development and knowledge enhancement in specific industry fields. These workshops will be available in 2-hour formats on Monday, January 19th.

These courses are paid add on items and pre-registration is required on a first-come, first-served basis.

Breakfast Roundtables

Breakfast Roundtables

Decarbonization Strategies
Date: Jan 22, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Breakfast Roundtable tickets are included for all Full Conference Attendee Badges. Seats will be first-come, first-served but you can pre-register.

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The term “decarbonization” has evolved to embrace the range of strategies utilities are developing in this context.
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UK Decarbonization project seeks permit

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December 08, 2021

Decarbonization tech projects seeing high fall-through rates – here’s why

McKinsey & Company analysis shows a widening gap between expected volumes of decarbonization projects and those reaching FID.
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New York announces initiatives to explore green hydrogen for decarbonization

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced that New York plans to explore the potential role of green hydrogen as part of the state’s comprehensive decarbonization strategy. To support this effort to study green hydrogen and its possible applications, the state is collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), joining two hydrogen-focused […]
July 09, 2021

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