Alice Jackson

VP of Grid Modeling at Breakthrough Energy, focusing on tools and processes to shorten the time frame for electric system planning. Previously, she was the chief planning officer at Xcel Energy.

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Aug 5, 2025 • 1h 11min

Planning the grid to meet future energy demand | A discussion on the future of the grid, AI, energy innovation, and delivering the electricity supply we will need in the coming decades

Alice Jackson, VP of Grid Modeling at Breakthrough Energy, and Melissa Lott, Partner for energy technologies at Microsoft, discuss the urgent need to modernize the electricity grid. They highlight challenges stemming from aging infrastructure and rising demands from data centers and EV charging. Jackson shares insights on developing open-source tools for grid planning to streamline regulatory approvals. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of collaboration and innovative technologies in creating a sustainable and resilient energy future.

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