Electricity demand in the United States is growing at its fastest pace in decades, driven by data centers, electrification, and reshoring of manufacturing. Simultaneously, residential rates have climbed 27 percent in five years, outpacing both inflation and wages. How do we design incentives that encourage investments in the grid and the development of new, low-carbon generation, without pricing people out?
Speakers:
- Michael Greenstone, Founding Director, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth
- Allison Clements, Principal, 804 Advisory
- Billy Pizer, President & CEO, Resources for the Future (RFF)
- Gil Quiniones, President and CEO, ComEd
- Justin Worland, Senior correspondent, TIME; Founder, Future Proof
This event took place at Aspen Ideas: Climate 2026.