Concept As electrification, AI-driven load growth, and aging infrastructure place new demands on the grid, access to power is emerging as a strategic consideration for commercial real estate developers, owners, and operators. As commercial property owners walk the line between energy consumers and prosumers, they are increasingly evaluating how energy availability, reliability, and cost could impact the future performance of their assets. ​At the same time, policymakers and utilities are racing to deploy new energy as quickly as possible, at scale. ​This happy hour will bring together industry leaders to discuss how organizations are responding to rising energy demand and evaluating solutions - including onsite solar, battery storage, and other distributed energy resources - to improve resilience, reduce risk, and help future-proof their portfolios. ​Key Topics ​- Preparing buildings and portfolios for a more energy-intensive future - The energy prosumer, and their role in the energy crisis - The role of onsite generation, battery storage, and distributed energy resources in meeting our grid’s energy needs - Grid reliability, energy security, and capacity constraints ​Key Questions - ​How are energy constraints influencing real estate decision-making? ​- What concerns do owners and operators have about future power availability, reliability, and cost? - Where do onsite solar, battery storage, and other distributed energy resources fit into durable, long-term energy strategies? - What barriers,—financial, operational, or regulatory,—are slowing adoption of energy infrastructure solutions?