David Roberts is a leading journalist and commentator on electrification, renewable energy, climate politics, and clean technology innovation.
He is the founder and host of the influential Volts podcast/newsletter, where he interviews policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and advocates who are shaping the energy transition.
“It’s an honor to have a renowned climate and renewable energy journalist kicking off this important event, which aims to change how we look at energy solutions that will drive our state economy while also lowering costs for people,” said Patrick McDonnell, President and CEO of PennFuture. “David Roberts brings more than 15 years of experience reporting on renewable energy and has a talent for breaking down often complex energy policies for a broad audience. We’re excited to have him not only as a keynote, but as a panelist.”
Featured panels include--
-- Building Abundant Energy: Addressing Barriers to Solar Development in Pennsylvania
-- PJM: Opportunities and Solutions
-- Strengthening Our Regional Economies: Developing a Sustainable Business Ecosystem
-- Renewables as Economic Opportunity: Unionizing the Clean Energy Industry
-- PA's Industrial Future: Decarbonization & Electrification
-- Sustainable Solutions for Data Center Development
-- Building Our Energy Future
Click Here for the full agenda.
PennFuture’s Energy Dialogue 2026: Growing a Sustainable Energy Economy in Pennsylvania is a one-day event uniting 150 state and local policymakers, energy leaders, labor representatives, environmental and community advocates, and media professionals.
The event aims to change the energy narrative in Pennsylvania from outdated fossil fuel dependence to forward-thinking solutions that lower costs, create family-sustaining union jobs, and strengthen communities through renewable energy and efficiency.
For more information, visit PennFuture’s Energy Dialogue 2026 webpage.
Related Articles This Week:
-- House Energy Committee Reports Out GeoThermal Energy, Advanced Transmission Technology, Energy Financing Authority Bills [PaEN]
-- PA House Passes Bills To Develop Model Zoning Ordinance To Help Local Governments Regulate, Mitigate The Impacts Of A.I. Data Center Developments; Report Water, Energy Use [PaEN]
-- Report: President Canceled 28.2 Gigawatts Of US Electric Generation- Funding For 13 Gigawatts Lost In Pennsylvania- In Face Of Unprecedented A.I. Data Center Demand, Grid Reliability Concerns [PaEN]
-- US Dept. Of Energy Announces $14 Million To Support DEP Project For Enhanced Shale Gas Well GeoThermal Demonstration In Pennsylvania [PaEN]
-- DCED Conventional Oil & Gas Industry Advisory Board Meets April 16 On Wastewater Disposal; Methane Emissions Reduction; Injection Well Regulation; Gas Storage Area Regs [PaEN]
-- Susquehanna River Watershed Low-Flow Conditions Trigger Stop To Shale Gas Drilling Water Withdrawals At 19 Locations, 13 More Approaching Restrictions [PaEN]
-- Penn State Extension Hosts Anaerobic Digestion On The Farm Conference, June 9-11 [PaEN]
-- Penn State Extension Energy Essentials News: Data Centers Q/A; National Biogas Conference; Tips For Picking Reputable Solar Developer
NewsClips:
-- WHYY - Susan Phillips: Philadelphia Gas Works Proposed LNG Natural Gas Plant Replacement In Port Richmond Neighborhood Now In Limbo
-- Reuters: Williams CEO Says PA-NY Constitutional Natural Gas Pipeline Could Be Online In 2027
-- EPA, DOE, DOI Break Ground On Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement Natural Gas Pipeline Taking PA Gas Into New York City
-- The Hill: US DOE Secretary Predicts Energy Prices May Rise, Hit Peak In ‘Next Few Weeks’
[Posted: April 16, 2026] PA Environment Digest
No comments :
Post a Comment