As AI, electrification, and manufacturing growth drive record electricity demand, the U.S. grid faces new pressures to deliver reliable, affordable power. What can other regions learn from New England — one of America’s most energy-constrained power systems?

In this episode of Energy Solutions, EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler sits down with Gordon van Welie, outgoing President and CEO of ISO New England, to reflect on 25 years of market evolution and what it takes to keep the lights on. They discuss how competitive power markets have driven investment and reliability, and why policy alignment between grid operators, states, and the federal government is key to meeting the demands of an AI-powered economy.

Topics include:

• How New England’s competitive market evolved — and what’s worked best,
• Why policy alignment among grid operators, states, and the federal government is critical,
• The growing interdependence between gas and electric systems,
• Lessons from managing fuel constraints and preparing for winter,
• How transmission planning and collaboration with states can unlock progress, and
• What the AI-era demand surge means for investment and reliability.

Host: Todd Snitchler, President and CEO, EPSA

Guest: Gordon van Welie, President and CEO, ISO New England

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The U.S. power sector is at a critical turning point. AI, electrification, and manufacturing and economic growth are leading to surging electricity demand, and power supply is struggling to keep up as prices increase. How should policymakers and energy leaders respond to encourage wise investment without overbuilding, overspending, or undermining reliability?

In this episode of Energy Solutions, EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler sits down with David Hill, Executive Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Program, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the New York Independent System Operator, and former DOE General Counsel to unpack the key issues that are shaping today’s energy sector. They discuss the risks of over- and under-building, the role of competitive markets, and how smarter permitting and planning can help manage uncertainty without putting consumers at risk.

They also discuss bipartisan solutions to energy affordability, lessons that can be learned from past energy policies, and why natural gas and nuclear energy are critical to meeting demand as part of an all-of-the-above strategy.

Together, they tackle:

• Why uncertainty is the defining challenge in today’s energy sector.
• How past experiences with over- and under-building can inform better decision making.
• The growing bipartisan consensus on energy affordability and reliability.
• The critical role of natural gas and infrastructure to support new demand.
• How permitting reform could help unlock faster, smarter investment.
• Why transparent markers and sound planning protect consumers.

Host: Todd Snitchler, President and CEO, EPSA

Guest: David Hill, Executive Vice President of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Program, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the New York Independent System Operator

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The recent PJM Governors’ Conference in Philadelphia spotlighted surging electricity demand, political scrutiny, and concerns over rising power bills. Governors, regulators, and industry experts gathered to debate the future of PJM Interconnection, which directs the flow of power to 67 million people in 13 states and DC.

In this episode of Energy Solutions, EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler sits down with four panelists who were part of the conversation to go beyond the headlines and delve into why costs are rising, what states are considering, and actionable solutions to enable competitive markets to deliver reliable, cost-effective power:

• Travis Kavulla, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, NRG
• Marji Phillips, Senior Vice President of Wholesale Market Policy, LS Power
• Glen Thomas, President, P3
• Arnie Quinn, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Policy, Vistra

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