Sustainability Leaders

Clean Energy Outlook 2026: Data Centers, Permitting, and Procurement

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Aging power grids in the U.S. and rising clean energy demand are both influencing the outlook for buyers in 2026. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, host Angela Adduci from the BMO Climate Institute sits down with Rich Powell, CEO of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), to explore the evolving dynamics of corporate clean energy procurement. They discuss:

  • How the US can meet rising energy demand,
  • the critical role of permitting reform and electricity grid enhancement,
  • and how innovative approaches—from data center flexibility to technologies such as geothermal and nuclear—are shaping the future of energy markets.
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