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| Electricity demand is rising faster than it has in decades, fueled by data centers, electrification, manufacturing and population growth. This surge is straining existing generation capacity, grid infrastructure and long-term resource planning. Utilities, grid operators and policymakers are rethinking forecasting methods and are working to accelerate project development timelines. At POWERGEN, sessions on load growth will explore its root causes and the technologies, market mechanisms and policies being deployed to ensure reliable supply in the face of accelerating demand.
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Keynote
The New (Grid) Balancing Act
Jan 20, 2026 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM | Exhibit Hall - Hall 1
In this Keynote, executive leadership from ERCOT, PJM and SPP will share how their regions are responding to these challenges: Implementing market reforms, rethinking capacity accreditation and rebalancing risk across market players. The panel will explore what these changes mean for utilities and IPPs seeking to stay competitive and reliable in a grid under strain.
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