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    PowerCasts

    PowerCast: The Case for Clean Energy—Jobs, Affordability, and America's Energy Future

    Wednesday, June 3, 2026
    3:30 PM - 3:55 PM CT
    Location: PowerCasts Stage (ACP Booth #2519)

      Moderator(s)

    • Artealia Gilliard

      Chief Communications Officer
      American Clean Power Association

      • Speaker(s)

    • Matt Copeman

      Lead Specialist, Marketing & Communications
      Vestas

    • Cat Strumlauf

      Vice President | Marketing and Communications
      Apex Clean Energy

    • Steve Power

      Partner, Energy & Resources Global Lead
      Brunswick Group

    America's demand for clean energy is poised to determine the nation's economic competitiveness and technological leadership. From the rise of AI and data centers to advanced manufacturing, the question isn't whether we will need more energy, but whether we will have the resolve to build it here, affordably and reliably.  Only 26% of Americans believe the renewable energy industry delivers affordable, reliable energy. The rest are waiting to see tangible proof: lower bills, local jobs, and visible benefits. This panel will explore how the clean energy industry can make its case directly to the American public to be seen as an essential, everyday part of their lives and livelihoods.