The Energy Gap: Why Cost and Reliability Are Becoming the New Competitive Divide

A structural shift is underway — and it’s already hitting the bottom line.

Energy is emerging as a defining constraint on growth. Electricity demand is rising at rates far beyond historical norms, power costs have increased at a CAGR of 5.2% since 2020, and grid reliability is tightening across key markets.

The result is a widening gap between organizations treating energy as a strategic input — and those still managing it as a fixed expense. That divide is beginning to show up in margins, capital planning, and operational resilience.

Join John Sullivan of Redaptive and Connor Taylor of Verdantix, moderated by Jessica Hunt of E+E Leader, as they break down what the data is showing and how leading organizations are responding.

Attendees will leave with:

• Where energy cost volatility and reliability risk are already impacting business performance
• How leading companies are turning energy strategy into a source of financial and operational advantage
• What separates proactive energy management from reactive approaches — and how to close the gap
• Practical steps to improve cost predictability, resilience, and decision-making today

DETAILS

Date: June 20, 2026, 1:00 pm ET
Organizer: E+E Leader For A Sustainable Tomorrow
Format: Virtual
Location: Online Website

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