Standing room only as nearly 200 people packed in to hear five VP’s from five big IOU’s present and discuss the BILLIONS of dollars they plan to invest in the grid in the coming years.
Quotable quotes:
Todd Conner from Xcel Energy- “when we look back in 30-40 years, history will tell that its what we did today that pivoted us into the future”. Xcel wants to be 80% carbon free by 2030 and 100% by 2050.
Rod Robinson from PG&E- “Collaboration is a gift.” We must collaborate now….I suggested we start at Lahaina and Pacific Palisades
Brian Chen from SCE-they have the Pathway 2045 with a full suite of solutions supported by a $6-7B annual spend
Ellen Buck at Oncor- described the “Texas Miracle” and their proposed 765kV. Oncor was the utility sponsor
Cleve Fann of Georgia Power – described their need for 12GW of new generation even after Vogtle 3&4 were successfully energized and thanked audience for support after Helene.
It was a great panel. Thanks Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative https://pdi2.org/ for helping to make it happen.
