2026 Climate & Energy Symposium

Oct 01, 2026
Public Welfare Foundation
Lankford Auditorium
1200 U St. NW

As energy costs skyrocket, the relationship between climate, energy, and consumers raises hard questions about how we preserve and deploy energy resources. Choices open the door to meaningful dialogue. CFA's Climate & Energy Symposium brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the future of climate, energy, and power as it affects everyday consumers.  

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What to Expect

Agenda

Thursday, October 1st

Times listed are Eastern Time Zone

8:00 AM
Breakfast & Check In

 

9:00 AM
Morning Address

10:00 AM
Panel 1: Increasing Energy Affordability through Appliance Standards  and Home Envelope Measures

 

11:20 AM
Panel 2: What’s Left? Available Programs/Incentives for Construction and Renovation of Existing Housing Stock 

12:20 PM
Luncheon & Speaker

1:45 PM
Panel 3: Powered Up? How Data Centers and Other Large Power Users Impact Energy Cost

 

2:50 PM
Panel 4: What We Use Matters. What Energy Sources are in the Pipeline and Can it Meet the coming need? 

4:00 PM
Closing Address

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