Liberty & Energy Fireside Chat: Energy Policy, Grid Reality & the Road Ahead

The Liberty & Energy Series brings highly knowledgeable speakers with insights highlighting Liberty’s dual passions and the most important factors in creating the modern world: Liberty & Energy. 

In this conversation, we dive into the growing tension between political promises, legislative ambitions, and the realities of today’s energy infrastructure. From the perspectives of both a utility provider and a consumer advocate, we unpack whether today’s grid capacity can meet rising demand, and what can be done to continue bettering human lives.  

With the rise of Data Center power demand and increasing energy costs, the future of the American power grid is in flux. Explore the complexity of grid regulation and the ticking clock of equipment across the grid coming to the end of its lifespan. 

Topics of Discussion: 

• The current energy landscape in Colorado and key regulatory developments 
• The implications of net-zero targets and clean heat policies 
• Grid capacity, reliability, and the innovations needed to exceed basic electricity needs 
• Long-term impacts on local communities, businesses, and the broader energy ecosystem

Thank you to our panelists: 

• Alice Yake, VP of Grids, Breakthrough Energy 

• Jennifer Gremmert, CEO, Energy Outreach Colorado 

And Moderator, Ron Gusek, President & CEO, Liberty Energy