Good morning, Team! It’s Friday!

I had the good fortune to attend the Power Delivery Design Conference this week in Sun Valley, Idaho.

Each year the conference seems to get better. The presenters, panel discussions, content, and networking opportunities were all outstanding this year. The program also offers pre-conference educational sessions and, for those who enjoy it, opportunities to ski or snowmobile in the surrounding area.

Throughout the conference, participants discussed the state of electrical infrastructure—sharing lessons learned, highlighting significant projects that have been built, and addressing the challenges ahead. One of the most prominent topics was how our industry will meet the rapidly growing demand associated with data centers and other emerging technologies.

The conference concluded with a thoughtful presentation from one of the sponsor executives reflecting on where we have been as an industry—and where we are going. One statistic stood out: it took approximately 120 years to reach our current level of electrical demand, yet demand is expected to double in the next 15 years. That is something BIG.

Doug shared his perspective that meeting these challenges will require strong leadership. It will take innovative thinking, humility, and collaboration to meet the expectations placed on what is arguably the most complex machine ever created—the electrical grid.

It was a moment to reflect, but more importantly, a call to action.

I left the conference motivated to do my part in achieving the results the world has come to expect from the planners, designers, and builders—the keepers of a mega-system that underpins the security, productivity, and stability of our modern way of life.

Have a blessed weekend!

Eric