Navigating Shifts in Energy Demand: Challenges of the data economy and the role of nuclear power

In this episode of the CERAWeek Podcast, host Atul Arya, S&P Global Chief Energy Strategist, talks with Dan Eggers, EVP and Chief Financial Officer of Constellation Energy. As the U.S. grapples with significant shifts in energy demand driven by the data economy, this discussion delves into the challenges the industry and the nation face in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy future.

Key topics include:

• Surging Energy Demand: The implications of rising electricity needs from data centers and the data economy, highlighting the urgency for effective energy strategies to address this growing demand
• Importance of Nuclear Energy: The critical role of nuclear power as a stable, carbon-free energy source in meeting increasing energy needs and supporting national priorities
• Natural Gas and Carbon Capture Technologies: The complementary roles these technologies play in facilitating the energy transition while ensuring reliability and sustainability
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