Liftoff Topic Brief: How Clean Energy is the Solution to Rising Electricity Demand 

In this video, leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy discuss the critical role of clean energy technologies in addressing rising electricity demand in the U.S. The recording dives into the recent Pathways to Commercial Liftoff topic brief, which explores how a portfolio of energy solutions-such as advanced nuclear, next-generation geothermal, and grid-enhancing technologies-can support near-term electricity needs while accelerating progress toward a clean energy future.
The panel features insights from:
Dr. Vanessa Chan, Chief Commercialization Officer and Director, Office of Technology Transitions
Jigar Shah, Director, Loan Programs Office
Louise White, Senior Consultant, Loan Programs Office/Office of Technology Transitions
This session highlights the opportunity to deploy these technologies at scale, potentially adding hundreds of gigawatts of capacity by the mid-2030s. While the webinar does not address funding opportunities, it encourages viewers to submit feedback on the Liftoff Reports to liftoff@hq.doe.gov.