As electricity demand continues to grow, voluntary load flexibility is becoming an increasingly important tool for maintaining grid reliability. This conversation will explore how corporate energy customers can help address capacity constraints, the policies and market structures shaping these opportunities, and the role flexible demand can play in supporting a more reliable and resilient electricity system.

Hear from Shayne Wahlmeier, SVP of Energy at Walmart, as he shares perspectives on one of today's most pressing topics in corporate energy. 

Electricity markets are changing. Rising demand, evolving policy, shifting economics, and new technologies are expanding the range of procurement options available to corporate buyers. In this rapid conversation, leading energy customers and market partners will share how they're managing risk, evaluating new opportunities, and making procurement decisions that support both business objectives and decarbonization goals. Attendees will leave with practical insights into how procurement strategies are evolving and what that means for their own organizations.

Reflect on the afternoon's discussions with fellow attendees through facilitated small-group conversations. Guided discussion prompts will encourage participants to exchange perspectives, explore practical applications, and discuss how today's ideas can inform their own organizations' energy strategies.

This reception offers CEBA members and select partners a chance to connect and recharge after a full day of Climate Week programming. Join us for informal networking, light refreshments, and conversations wtih peers driving clean energy action. 

Location: Ventana Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Kimpton Hotel Eventi, 851 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10001