The Next Generation of Power with NRG President and CEO Rob Gaudette

What does it take to lead one of America's largest competitive power companies at a time when the electric industry is experiencing its first real demand-driven growth cycle in decades? 

In this episode of Energy Solutions, EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler sits down with Rob Gaudette, President and CEO of NRG Energy and Vice Chairman of the EPSA Board of Directors, to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the power sector. 

As he steps into the CEO role, Rob says today's demand growth represents an opportunity for the industry – and that NRG is investing in new generation, customer-focused innovation, and its workforce to meet the country's evolving energy needs. 

The conversation explores the realities of developing new power generation, the importance of competitive markets, affordability, virtual power plants, and the policies needed to support long-term investment while delivering reliable electricity to consumers. 

Topics include: 

• The return of electricity demand growth and what it means for the grid,   
• Data centers, AI, and emerging sources of electricity demand,   
• Building new generation and investing in future power supply,   
• Supply chain, workforce, permitting, and interconnection challenges,   
• Electric reliability and affordability,  
• Virtual power plants and demand-side flexibility,   
• How competitive power markets attract investment,   
• Policy priorities for meeting future electricity needs,   
• Leadership lessons and advice for the next generation of energy professionals. 

Host: Todd Snitchler, President and CEO, EPSA 

Guest: Rob Gaudette, President and CEO, NRG Energy 

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