Electric companies are committed to investing in a clean energy future. In 2022, more than 40% of all U.S. power generation came from carbon-free sources like nuclear, hydropower, wind, and solar energy. Carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation have been declining for the last decade and were 36 percent below 2005 levels at the end of 2022. Wind and solar energy accounted for 75 percent of all electricity capacity additions in the United States in 2022.

On March 30, 2023 IEI hosted an executive dialogue featuring Leonard "Lenny" Singh, Chairman and President of Ameren Illinois and Aaron Berndt, Head of Energy Industry Partnerships / Americas of Google. The discussion focused on how Ameren Illinois partnered with Google to scale up low-to-moderate income (LMI) customer participation in energy management programs through community partnerships, no-cost smart thermostats, and a streamlined online marketplace.

On February 16, 2023 IEI hosted an executive dialogue featuring Chris Porter, Director, Customer Energy Management - New England of National Grid and Paul McDonald, Sr Director, Opower Product Strategy & Marketing of Oracle Energy and Water. The discussion focused on how National Grid is working with Oracle Energy and Water to leverage data analytics and behavioral science to identify, engage, and streamline the enrollment process for energy assistance programs.