In this episode of Energy Evolution, host Taylor Kuykendall engages with more industry leaders at CERAWeek, including Maria Pope, CEO of Portland General Electric; John Pettigrew, CEO of National Grid; and Rebecca Kujawa, CEO of NextEra Energy. 

The discussion revolves around the rapid growth of datacenters and the evolving energy landscape.

• Pope highlights the significant role of semiconductor manufacturing and AI in shaping energy consumption patterns.
• Pettigrew discusses National Grid's ambitious $75 billion capital investment plan, focusing on enhancing network reliability and capacity to accommodate increasing energy demands.
• Kujawa underscores the importance of renewable energy and storage solutions in meeting new load growth driven not only by AI but also by reshoring manufacturing capabilities in the US.

Energy Evolution has merged with Platts Future Energy, and episodes are now regularly published on Tuesdays.