Energize America 2030 is a closed-door convening focused on powering AI infrastructure while protecting affordability and reliability.

Hosted by Rep. Jake Johnson, the Rainey Center for Public Policy, and CO2EFFICIENT, this session will bring together lawmakers, state and local decision makers, industry leaders, energy stakeholders, and policy experts to address the practical questions shaping North Carolina’s ability to support data center growth while protecting ratepayers, strengthening grid reliability, and advancing economic development.

This is not a public panel or networking reception. It is a working session designed to give participants direct access to policymakers and peer decision makers, surface the real barriers to infrastructure deployment, and help shape the policy recommendations that can move forward in North Carolina.

Executive Director Steve Kalland and Sr. Program Director Nick Montoni will be participating in this event.