Learn about how energy customers are driving different forms of next-generation impact on the electric grid through their procurement approaches, the market barriers hindering these types of procurement strategies from reaching their fullest potential, and how the broader community of market stakeholders is working to evolve the voluntary carbon-free energy procurement market to make these approaches easier and more impactful.

Green tariffs and other utility-offered clean energy programs can be an option for energy customers to help meet their demand for impactful clean electricity, particularly in regions with regulated electricity markets. In this session, leading buyers and utilities will share what has made existing green tariff programs successful for both parties. Participants will come away with an increased understanding of where these programs are available, elements that have made the programs attractive to customers, important questions for customers to ask their utility, and how utility/customer partnerships can help meet the needs of customers to access clean energy that is cost-effective, available to customers with smaller loads, drives local benefits and decarbonizes the grid.

The imperative for clean energy procurement in China is ever increasing as companies tackle their Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. Join a session of companies and market experts to discuss procurement options in China, challenges and emerging opportunities.

As we transition to a clean energy system, there are vast opportunities to engage with and share co-benefits with tribal and indigenous communities. While tribal and indigenous communities have been historically excluded from clean and affordable energy, these communities carry wisdom and resilience pivotal to the clean energy transition and can engage in a mutually beneficial relationship with clean energy developers and customers. Learn about ongoing efforts to enhance the positive impacts of the energy transition with tribal and indigenous communities, including creating economic opportunities, and the role energy customers and developers can play in enhancing such positive benefits.