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Summary
The potential for a carbon-free grid within the next two decades has been bolstered by the renewed decrease in prices for renewable energy generation, advancements in green technologies, and the accelerated implementation of US tax incentives. How close are we to net zero, and what further developments are required? Electricity demand growth will also have a significant influence. Does decarbonization via electrification work against the decarbonization of electric generation?
Identify obstacles and track progress to net-zero generation with findings from our most recent Q4 2023 power forecast release:
Identify obstacles and track progress to net-zero generation with findings from our most recent Q4 2023 power forecast release:
- Developments needed to deliver a net-zero grid
- Electric demand is expected to accelerate – can green energy keep up?
- The rapid expansion of green energy’s implications for REC market volumes and value
Speakers
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Steve Piper
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Director of Energy Research
Steve Piper is Director of Energy Research with S&P Global Market Intelligence. He has been with the company since 2009. Steve specializes in market price forecasting, economic feasibility assessment, demand forecasting and environmental analysis. Steve manages strategic research and forecasting for SNL Energy’s clients in the utilities, natural gas and coal industries.
Prior to his role at S&P Market Intelligence, Steve held positions at Platts, RDI and RCG/HaglerBailly.
Steve earned a Bachelor of Arts from Grinnell College and an Master in Project Management from the School of Public Affairs at University of Maryland-College Park.
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Tanya Peevey, PhD
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Senior Principal Research Analyst
Tanya Peevey is an analyst with the Power Forecast team at S&P Global Commodity Insights creating content for the Cap IQ Pro client facing website, specifically the 20-year power forecast of next-day energy prices and articles with insights on energy markets. Prior to joining S&P Global, Tanya worked 8-years at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as a research analyst, evaluating the performance of global and regional weather forecasts for the National Centers for Environmental Prediction and the Federal Aviation Administration. Tanya holds a BS in Physics from the University of Texas-Dallas and a Masters and PhD in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science from the University of Colorado-Boulder.
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Adam Wilson
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Senior Analyst Energy Research
Adam Wilson is an analyst with the Regulatory Research team at S&P Global Market Intelligence specializing in U.S. renewable energy policy and analysis.
Adam Wilson is an analyst with the Regulatory Research team at S&P Global Market Intelligence specializing in U.S. renewable energy policy and analysis. He has worked in renewable energy for over ten years, specializing in wind, solar, and energy storage research. Before joining S&P Global, Adam worked at Navigant and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory conducting research and analysis on wind energy and distributed generation. Adam holds a BS in Meteorology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado-Denver.
Moderator
S&P Global Commodity Insights
David Harley
S&P Global Commodity Insights
Associate Director of Product Management, Energy
David Harley is an Associate Director of Product Management with S&P Global Market Intelligence. He has been with the company since 2018 and currently leads the Energy & Commodities product strategy for the Capital IQ Pro platform. David specializes in scaled agile product delivery, cross-functional alignment, go-to-market execution, and user-centric product design for the Energy product offering. He manages a team of product managers and drives the strategic roadmap for the Commodities portfolio, focusing on growth, customer value, and operational efficiency.
Prior to his role at S&P Global Market Intelligence, David held product leadership positions at Engine and Avant, where he led agile transformations, launched high-impact products, and scaled growth-focused development teams.
David earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Marketing, with a minor in Business Information Systems, from Ohio University.
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