2026 NY Energy Infrastructure Summit

As New York accelerates its transition toward a zero-emissions future, the city and state’s energy infrastructure must evolve to meet growing demands for reliability, resilience, sustainability, and equity. The discussion will focus on how public and private sector leaders are reshaping the planning, investment, and implementation of energy systems to support ambitious climate and economic goals. Key issues include natural gas restrictions, transmission expansion, grid modernization, renewable energy integration, energy storage, and climate-resilient infrastructure, as well as the policies and investments needed to maintain a reliable and affordable energy future.

As the city and state advance toward a clean energy future, the transition is reshaping not only how energy is generated and delivered, but also the economy, workforce, and communities. The conversation will examine the far-reaching impacts of the energy transition on job creation, workforce development, regional economic growth, and emerging industries. Particular attention will be given to building an inclusive clean energy workforce, advancing just transition strategies, expanding career pathways, and aligning education and training with evolving industry needs while creating lasting economic opportunity.

As New York accelerates its transition toward a zero-emissions future, strengthening and modernizing energy infrastructure will be critical to maintaining reliability, resilience, and affordability. This discussion will examine how New York is preparing its energy systems and critical infrastructure to meet growing demands while advancing emissions reductions and clean energy goals. Key issues will include grid reliability, climate-resilient energy systems, clean energy investment, infrastructure modernization, extreme weather preparedness, and the policies and strategies needed to support a reliable and resilient energy future.

Across New York, major infrastructure investments are creating new opportunities to address climate risks, modernize essential systems, and advance clean energy goals. Bringing together leaders from government, infrastructure, energy, technology, economic development and procurement, the session will examine how innovation, emerging technologies, public investment, and private-sector participation can accelerate the development of more resilient, sustainable, and efficient infrastructure. The discussion will also address procurement, public-private partnerships, offshore wind, grid modernization, transportation and coastal resilience, and the opportunities these projects are creating for businesses across the city and state.