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We're excited to share another video edition of our podcast on sustainability reporting—watch along as our sustainability specialists dive into the latest developments.

Energy planning is a business issue, not just a utility issue. As the energy transition accelerates, the demands on power systems are rapidly evolving. In this episode, we explore how emerging technologies like AI are reshaping the grid, the impact of rising electricity demand, and how companies in every industry can manage the growing risks and opportunities in sustainable energy.

In this episode, we discuss: 

• 1:50 – How electricity is measured and why electricity demand is rising  
• 5:53 – Grid vulnerabilities and strategies to energy planning 
• 10:09 – Investment challenges: aging infrastructure, supply chains, and shifts in policy 
• 20:51 – The potential and hurdles of advanced nuclear and hydrogen 
• 26:40 – Managing peak demand through smart technologies, market design and policy 
• 32:21 – How AI is driving energy demand and why cybersecurity is now critical for industrial systems 
• 43:55 – What’s next: the role of solar, gas, and storage in a balanced grid 

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About our guest

Casey Herman is a PwC Sustainability partner, leading a firmwide, cross functional team that assists companies with important ESG and sustainability matters. His team’s work spans from accurately reporting ESG data and progress to designing and implementing sustainable business strategies. Casey has more than 35 years of experience providing trust and consulting services to energy and utility companies.

About our host

Heather Horn is the PwC National Office Sustainability and Thought Leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting, financial reporting, and sustainability matters. In addition, she is part of PwC’s global sustainability leadership team, developing interpretive guidance and consulting with companies as they transition from voluntary to mandatory sustainability reporting. She is also the engaging host of PwC’s accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series.

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