U2030 ET CoE Meeting: What Other Factors Should We Consider During the Energy Transition?

Session Overview
While significant work is underway to facilitate the transformation of the century-old power generation model, we must find answers to other critical questions:
• Should we accelerate the adoption of solar and wind energy sources?
• What role does hydroelectric power play in environmental sustainability?
• What role should nuclear energy play?
• How should we cater to a diverse range of consumers, all with varying preferences in terms of reliability, cost-effectiveness, environmental impact, and resilience?
• Should we invest in expanding our transmission networks, or prioritize the removal of aging infrastructure and the promotion of localized energy generation? -
• As we advance technologically, how do address the challenge of upgrading distribution systems to accommodate EVs and evolving electr appliances?
With so many questions, we must find common ground amidst a multitude of often-contradictory ideas.
Join us for an exclusive U2030 member session with important insights from Andy Zetlan, management consultant and author, on shaping the future of energy generation and distribution. He has over 50 years of experience in the utility industry with expertise that spans the ever-evolving utility landscape, economic dynamics, customer management, asset and work management, distributed energy resources, demand management, and microgrids.
Key Takeaways
• Assess the need to accelerate the adoption of solar and wind energy sources and explore your role in achieving environmental sustainability.
• Deliberate on the role of hydroelectric power and nuclear energy in the energy mix, taking into account factors such as environmental impact, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Gain insights into upgrading distribution systems to accommodate electric vehicles and evolving electrical appliances in the context of advancing technology.
Ultimately, participants will gain insights to make informed decisions regarding investment priorities, whether it's expanding transmission networks, addressing aging infrastructure, or promoting localized energy generation.
Speaker
Andy Zetlan, Senior Vice President & Management Consultant, SmartMeasures
Register
This session is available for U2030 members only. If you are a not a member, you can request a guest pass