The Future of Energy: Cleaner, Distributed and Customer-Centric

In September 2019, over 25 participants gathered at the Chicago Connectory to discuss the global energy transition as part of The World Innovation Network (TWIN) Global, an annual gathering of innovation and growth leaders from across sectors and geographies. Participants included visionaries from inside and outside the energy sector, with representatives from industry leaders such as Exelon, Edison International, Dominion Energy, ConEdison, and Shell. Other pioneering companies across multiple sectors, premier academic institutions, think tanks, incubators and investors driving change in energy industry also participated. Through a combination of keynote perspectives, panel discussions, and collaborative breakouts, the diverse group of participants discussed the exciting future of energy. Topics included implications for climate change, distributed energy resources, the traditional utility business model, and the changing regulatory landscape. The following is the first in a series of Technology Managers Notebook articles on insights and implications for managing technology and innovation in energy from various participating organizations.