Powering the Economy: Generation Innovation, Grid Optimization, and Energy Efficiency

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) held a briefing about state-led energy solutions to meet rapidly increasing power demand needed to grow America’s economy, support energy security and resilience, and put downward pressure on electricity costs. Attendees heard from State Energy Office leaders about the 11-state Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative , 13-state Geothermal Power Accelerator , hydropower, advanced transmission reconductoring and grid optimization, and energy storage. Panelists discussed energy efficiency solutions that are lowering energy bills for consumers and businesses, and the latest on state energy security initiatives designed to improve reliability and speed the recovery of energy systems following physical, weather, and cyber incidents. Speakers highlighted key federal policies that can help states in their efforts to catalyze energy innovation and address energy affordability.

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Powering the Economy: Generation Innovation, Grid Optimization, and Energy Efficiency is an episode from Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) by Carol Werner.

This episode is 98:03 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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