This episode is the final part of our EEI 2026 Highlights series. The discussions highlight the innovative strategies, investments, and partnerships shaping the future of the energy grid. The speakers are: Mary Sprayregen, Global Head of Market Development, Regulatory Affairs &amp; Industry Value, Oracle Duke Austin, president and CEO, Quanta You can also visit the Electric Perspectives website to read coverage of this year&#x27;s conference.

EEI 2026 Highlights: Delivering Value for Customers and Grid Planning

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Welcome to Electric Perspectives, a podcast that explores the innovations and policies shaping the electric power industry and how America's electric companies are delivering the resilient energy we need to strengthen America's energy security and power our daily lives. This show is brought to you by EEI, the Edison Electric Institute, which represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. I'm your host, Brian Reel.

This is Samantha Phillips-Graziosi, EEI Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, filling in for Brian. This is the third and final part of the EEI 2026 Highlights Series. On this episode, you'll hear from experts who discuss the role of technology in helping to keep customer bills as low as possible, and they'll also discuss grid resilience strategies.

I'm next joined here in the Hub by Mary Sprayregan, Global Head of Regulatory Affairs and Market Development at Oracle. Thanks so much for being back to chat with us. It's great to be here. Thanks. So how do programs like Demand Response help empower customers to be active participants in their energy usage? Because, of course, affordability and finding ways to save customers money has been a big topic this week.

That's a great question. And I think that giving everyday people the opportunity to be grid participants is more important than ever, to your point about affordability and engagement. And engaging consumers isn't just about, let's say, the EV owner. Most demand flexibility programs can leave behind those who can't or don't want to buy a new device or enroll in an automated program.

And we can't afford to leave these savings untapped and should instead be looking to enable these customers to be energy partners in creating demand flexibility.

EEI 2026 Highlights: Delivering Value for Customers and Grid Planning

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EEI 2026 Highlights: Delivering Value for Customers and Grid Planning

Read the full transcript

The candid version is on a podcast, not the earnings call.

The candid version is on a podcast,
not the earnings call.