Sustainability Soundbites, a Deeper Dive: Q1 Reality Check for Capital and Risk Leaders

Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader · Mar 18, 2026 · 21m

Join hosts Alex and Jordan for a fast-paced, actionable deep dive into the critical risk signals and operational shifts defining the first quarter. In this episode, we unpack why Q1 wasn't defined by a single shock, but rather a convergence of energy market repricing, regulatory shifts, and infrastructure constraints that executive teams must align on before Q2 budgets harden.In this episode, we cover:The Q1 Reality Check & Sequencing Risk: U.S. electricity consumption is projected to hit a record 4,268 billion kilowatt-hours in 2026. With FERC sitting on over 10,000 active interconnection…