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Energize NC

Energy Conference

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Event Details

Energize NC brings together engineering leaders, energy experts, and industry partners for a focused day on the forces shaping North Carolina’s energy future. From a national outlook and the rapid growth of data centers to renewables and emerging power technologies, this program delivers timely insights and practical takeaways for firms navigating today’s evolving energy landscape. Join us for a full day of insight and meaningful conversation with leaders driving what’s next. 

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Agenda (5 PDH Credits)

9:00 AM Opening Remarks, Environmental & Energy Committee Co-Chairs

              Lauren Triebert, PE, VHB; Brandon Finch, PE, McAdams

9:15 AM Opening Speaker 

              Nando Gomez, ACEC 

10:00 AM Networking Break

10:30 AM Powering the Cloud: Energy, Water & the Data Center Surge

Moderator: Julia Roblyer, EXP           

Somsubhra Ghosh, PE, DCIS, Nexus Data Centers 

         Michael Wood, DG Matrix 

Jay Lucas, NC Utilities Commission

11:30 AM Lunch Buffet

12:10 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Presentation: From Grid to Growth: A Fireside Chat on Reliable Power

              Moderator: Iona Thomas, AICP, McAdams

              Christopher Chung, EDPNC 

1:00 PM Networking Break

1:30 PM Innovations in Power

               Moderator: Steve Brown, PE, ESP

Richard McPherson, Idaho Energy 

                Dr. Jason Huang, TS Conductor 

2:30 PM NC Energy Landscape

Senator Timothy Moffitt, NC General Assembly

3:00 PM Future of Power Generation for Duke Energy

              Mark McIntire, Duke Energy 

4:00 PM Closing Remarks & Adjourn 

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