The world's largest economy is lagging on the energy transition. Energy-related emissions in the US fall just 40% by 2050 in BloombergNEF’s base case, leaving more than half of today’s emissions unabated. A net-zero transition for the US requires a highly electrified end-use economy that overcomes its attachment to cheap natural gas, as well as the rapid commercialization and adoption of clean molecules. The energy transition is at a pivotal moment, with states like Utah actively positioning its...
The world's largest economy is lagging on the energy transition. Energy-related emissions in the US fall just 40% by 2050 in BloombergNEF’s base case, leaving more than half of today’s emissions unabated. A net-zero transition for the US requires a highly electrified end-use economy that overcomes its attachment to cheap natural gas, as well as the rapid commercialization and adoption of clean molecules. The energy transition is at a pivotal moment, with states like Utah actively positioning itself for a clean energy future. The state has a difficult tightrope to walk between growing industrial load and maintaining reliable power. This presentation showcases BNEF's pathways towards net zero and a deep dive into Texas power markets as the US deals with emerging opportunities in hydrogen, decarbonization in steel and the complexities of grid modernization.
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1. Energy Innovations Panel o Amanda O’Connor, Power Engineers (moderator) o Emily Burks, AES o Dr. Glenn Sjoden, University of Utah o Eve Davies, Rocky Mountain Power
2. Negotiation Workshop - Handling Difficult Conversations o Sarah Ridel, Pattern Energy (host) o James Holbrook, University of Utah Law School