The capacity crunch brings with it a host of issues and tensions, particularly between the concepts of reliability and decarbonization in the short term. In part one of this three-part series, Troutman Pepper Partner Brian Harms and Associate Josh Combs discuss the practical considerations and current opportunities that utilities, developers, and other stakeholders should consider as the country transitions to stronger decarbonization goals while still keeping the lights See more +

The capacity crunch brings with it a host of issues and tensions, particularly between the concepts of reliability and decarbonization in the short term. In part one of this three-part series, Troutman Pepper Partner Brian Harms and Associate Josh Combs discuss the practical considerations and current opportunities that utilities, developers, and other stakeholders should consider as the country transitions to stronger decarbonization goals while still keeping the lights on.

Topics discussed:

- What is the capacity crunch?

- The impact of stakeholder decision-making.

- The “all of the above” strategy.

- Utility planning and forecast updates.

- The IRA’s new paths for meeting demand.

- Advantages of PPAs vs. self-build.

- Legacy resources: a bridge to innovation.

- Meeting competing pressures and obligations.

- Key near-term developments and considerations.

The energy sector is currently undergoing seismic change and with that change comes tremendous opportunity. Our energy video series, which features nationally recognized Troutman Pepper partners as they discuss a vast array of unique and complex challenges that face the energy industry. See less -