October 13th Programs Luncheon – The Future of Power: Reliability, Demand, & the Cost of Change
WHEN
Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026
WHERE
McCoy Rockford
7110 Old Katy Road
Houston, TX 77024
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October 13th Programs Luncheon – The Future of Power: Reliability, Demand, & the Cost of Change
Join us to discuss the critical topics transforming energy reliability, grid infrastructure, and power costs in today's evolving market. We'll also hold our Annual Membership Meeting during the event to celebrate the Houston Chapter and share what's ahead!
Featured Speakers:
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Harish S. Krishnamoorthy | Ph.D., Associate Professor, ECE Department, University of Houston
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Odell Winn II | Director Economic Development, CenterPoint Energy | Strategic Growth & Engagement
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Tulasi Aayer | Principal Data Scientist/Sr Power Analytics Specialist, EDF Trading
Topics will include:
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Weather & Volatility – Learn which grid disruptions organizations can realistically design around and which climate risks remain unavoidable.
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Resilience vs. Restoration – Understand where grid operators are investing in prevention versus where rapid recovery is the more practical strategy.
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Aging Infrastructure & Capital – Gain insight into why private capital is outpacing utilities to address grid constraints and what this means for cost and reliability.
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Urban Growth & Pricing Pressure – Explore how congestion, electrification, and peak demand in expanding metros are reshaping power costs.
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The Self-Generation Tipping Point – Discover when reliability concerns and market volatility make on-site or behind-the-meter power the superior choice.
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The Future Power Mix – Examine customer expectations for firm versus intermittent power and how those demands will shape gas, storage, and renewables.