Banking the Grid: Financing Power Demand, Climate Resilience & Utility Affordability

U.S. power demand is rising fast—driven by population growth, electrification, and data-center expansion—just as utilities face escalating physical climate risks. This half-day forum brings together banking and capital markets professionals with utility and S&P Global Energy Horizons specialists to unpack what these converging pressures mean for infrastructure financing and investment strategy.

Across three candid, discussion-led sessions, you’ll explore:

• How banks can structure and scale financing to support regulated-utility capex programs and the “energy addition.”
• How the adaptation gap is reshaping risk—from resilience investment needs and long-term asset performance.
• How affordability pressures and the energy expansion influence regulation, politics, investor expectations, and utility risk assessments.

Expect actionable insights and real-world perspective from leaders at S&P Global and Duke Energy, including specialists in energy capital insights, climate risk, power and renewables research, regulatory research, enterprise planning, and customer strategy.

An optional reception will follow from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.