Corporate America has become one of the most consequential forces shaping the U.S. electricity system. Speaking as a guest on The POWER Podcast, Rich Powell, CEO of the Corporate Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), explained how the country’s largest energy buyers are responding to unprecedented demand growth, betting on a widening mix of clean technologies, and pressing policymakers for the permitt...
The narrative presented here is a compelling case for corporate leadership in driving clean energy adoption, but it warrants scrutiny through multiple lenses. At its strongest, the argument highlights the scale and diversity of corporate energy procurement, demonstrating that major companies are not just passive consumers but active shapers of the energy transition. The emphasis on technological agnosticism—prioritizing carbon-free outcomes over specific technologies—is a pragmatic approach that...