Presentations Summary on Clean Energy Transition

This document is a summary of presentations by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) related to the clean energy transition. It outlines discussions held between EPRI executives and the Austin Energy executive team regarding the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition in the electric utility sector. The summary highlights key points from EPRI's presentations, emphasizing the strategic imperatives for the utility sector by 2030, which include accelerating energy supply innovation and enhancing grid resilience. Austin Energy's commitment to incorporating these imperatives into its Resource Generation Plan is noted, along with the need for emerging low-carbon technologies to manage the intermittency of renewable energy sources. The document also discusses the importance of balancing supply and demand with distributed energy resources and the necessity for increased investment in grid hardening and community resilience in response to extreme weather patterns. Additionally, it addresses the potential for a more affordable clean energy future while acknowledging the complexities involved in achieving this goal.