Ep 117: Energy Innovation’s Robbie Orvis on What Is Actually Driving Up Electricity Rates

Why are electricity prices rising? And what can businesses do now to protect themselves from what's coming next? In this episode, Robbie Orvis, Senior Director of Modeling and Analysis at Energy Innovation, unpacks the policy, market, and technology shifts reshaping the energy landscape. From the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to the rapid growth of AI data centers and renewable energy, Robbie explains what's really driving energy costs, why policy matters more than ever, and how businesses can build resilience in an increasingly uncertain market.

Whether you're a CFO, business leader, sustainability professional, or simply interested in the future of energy, you'll learn how energy modelling helps policymakers make smarter decisions. Listen in to hear why grid infrastructure is becoming a major cost challenge, as well as the practical strategies organizations can use to create greater price certainty in a rapidly changing world.
What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode:
What's driving rising electricity prices.
How energy policy shapes the market.
The impact of AI data centers on the grid.
Why renewable energy continues to grow.
The role of energy modelling in policymaking.
Why grid infrastructure matters.
How businesses can improve energy certainty.
Federal vs. state energy policy differences.
What the future holds for clean energy.
How to plan for long-term energy costs.

Resources in Today's Episode:
Robbie Orvis: LinkedIn
Gareth Evans: LinkedIn
Dan Roberts: LinkedIn
VECKTA: News

You can view a video of the conversation on VECKTA's website here: https://tinyurl.com/y5bz8xkm