The energy sector is changing rapidly, with new tools, policy shifts, and market dynamics reshaping how businesses procure and manage energy. At Power Summit 2025, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators gathered to discuss challenges and opportunities in today’s energy sector.  Some of our Mantis Innovation team attended the summit, eager to engage with the latest insights and bring them back to our clients. 

Balancing the Clean Energy Trilemma 

One of the key themes of the conference was the clean energy trilemma—balancing cost, reliability, and sustainability. Panelists from various sectors, including energy buyers, suppliers, and technology firms, explored how businesses can transition to clean energy while maintaining financial and operational stability. 

• Rising Costs & Competitive Procurement: Procuring clean energy remains a challenge due to fluctuating costs and limited incentives. Organizations must optimize procurement strategies to ensure competitive pricing without sacrificing sustainability goals.
• Reliability Through Energy Diversity: A diversified energy mix, incorporating renewables alongside traditional sources, is crucial for maintaining grid stability, especially during extreme weather events.
• Technology’s Role in Optimization: Innovations in AI, machine learning, and energy storage are helping businesses enhance efficiency and forecast energy demand more accurately. 

PJM’s Grid Challenges: A Balancing Act 

Discussions around PJM’s grid highlighted the growing strain on energy infrastructure due to rapid demand increases from data centers, electrification, and EV adoption. With a projected 40 GW load growth by 2030, industry experts emphasized the need for better forecasting, streamlined interconnection processes, and strategic capacity planning. 

• Interconnection Bottlenecks: Slow project approvals are delaying renewable energy integration, increasing market uncertainty.
• Policy & Market Adaptation: A shift toward prioritizing reliability may impact renewable energy expansion in the near term.
• Collaboration is Key: Utilities, regulators, and private sector players must work together to accelerate solutions that balance affordability, sustainability, and grid stability. 

Policy Shifts: What’s Next for the Energy Market? 

The conference also examined how policy changes under the Trump administration could impact the energy sector. A strong emphasis on domestic energy production, infrastructure investment, and deregulation could create both challenges and opportunities for businesses: 

• Increased Natural Gas & Nuclear Investment: A policy shift may favor traditional energy sources while advancing nuclear and carbon capture technologies.
• Transmission & Infrastructure Improvements: Efforts to modernize grid infrastructure could unlock new opportunities for renewable energy deployment and energy efficiency.
• Market Volatility & Strategic Planning: Businesses must stay agile and proactively adjust their energy strategies to align with shifting regulations. 

How Mantis Innovation Can Help 

As organizations navigate the complexities of energy procurement, infrastructure management, and sustainability initiatives, Mantis Innovation provides tailored solutions to drive efficiency, cost savings, and collaborative guidance to chart their best routes through the future’s volatility. From strategic energy procurement to advanced energy analytics and sustainability consulting, our services align with the key takeaways from The Power Summit: 

• Optimized energy procurement strategies to manage costs and mitigate risks.
• Sustainability planning and renewable energy solutions to achieve carbon reduction goals.
• Data-driven energy intelligence to enhance forecasting and operational efficiency.
• Infrastructure upgrades and facility optimization for improved reliability and cost-effectiveness. 

At the end of the day, the summit’s ultimate beneficiaries are the energy management leaders better served by the information shared. The insights from The Power Summit 2025 reinforce the importance of an integrated, forward-thinking approach to energy management for their organizations.  

At Mantis Innovation, we’re here to help those leaders navigate their businesses’ futures with confidence and efficiency. 

Want to learn more about how we can support your energy strategy? Contact us today!