A discussion on how aligning community benefits with C&I customers' clean energy goals and community-led projects —driven by cities, schools, and tribes—can help meet rising energy demand while supporting the host community through workforce training programs, local job creation, household bill savings and other social co-benefits. The session will highlight on-site and other local solutions with a current partner, showcasing how reliable renewable energy solutions power infrastructure investments, and drive economic and resiliency amid rapidly increasing energy demand from electrification, manufacturing, and AI growth.