Many groups talk about specific parts and traits of the energy equation, and with lots of labels – clean, dirty, renewable, nuclear, natural gas, efficient, resilient among them. Natural phenomena underline the need to discuss energy – in 2020-21 for the first time there were 30 named tropical systems; the 2021 deep freeze crippled energy systems; a February 2022 winter storm stretched from Texas to New England. There is a need for broader conversation about the consumer end of the supply chain.
- What is the future of energy for consumers?
- Are energy companies effectively planning and executing?
- What should happen for continued reliable and cost-effective delivery of electricity?
- Are suppliers ready for and investing in the future?
- What are possible directions of delivering and using electricity?
- What are the roles of renewables, storage, and baseload generation?
- Where can people go to ask questions and get diverse feedback?
Energy Consumers’ goal is to fill that need. These are critical questions. A lot of viewpoints. An evolution of ideas. Questions that need to be discussed.