General sessions were packed with utility industry leaders, on a wide range of energy topics, as were the committee meetings.

“Our most important accomplishment was our safety performance. 2023 was Cleco’s best safety performance record in the company’s history."

What do we mean when we say that something is unaffordable? I ask for a very good reason.

Achieving net-zero emissions on a global scale cannot be achieved with a single technological breakthrough or approach. It will require broad collaboration across sectors worldwide. Net-zero industrial clusters or NZICs can play a key role in this effort.

Executing a strategic vision requires a team that combines diverse skill sets with a shared commitment to innovation. In grid modernization, this team must include power systems, data analytics, cybersecurity, and infrastructure development experts. Each member brings a piece of the puzzle.

There is much intrinsic value in the clean energy transition, from mitigating and adapting to climate change, to promoting energy security and reliability, to deploying innovation, to enhancing the economy, and developing the next-generation workforce.

This painting depicts a young, highly-educated couple – a lawyer and a PhD candidate – as they navigate the instructions to set up their thermostat. At first glance, it might be seen as a struggle to figure out the owner’s manual.  But the message is more sinister than that.