Mark Brownstein

Mark Brownstein is Senior Vice President at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a leading global nonprofit driving practical solutions for a safer climate and a more resilient energy future. EDF operates in more than 30 countries, leveraging over five decades of results in aligning environmental progress with economic growth. He leads EDF’s global energy transition strategy, guiding efforts to rapidly decarbonize major emitting sectors—including energy and transportation—in line with the latest climate science. A recognized authority on energy policy, he provides strategic insight on the future of alternative fuels, the role of AI in accelerating clean energy innovation, and strategies to balance the world’s need for secure, affordable, accessible, and sustainable energy. Widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost environmental experts on methane mitigation, Mark is a key advisor to governments, industry leaders, and international institutions on strategies to eliminate methane waste across the energy value chain.

Session Overview

Tuesday, 4 November

11:00

Decarbonisation ICC Hall B 11:00 - 11:40

Building resilient grids for a renewable-powered future

As renewable capacity continues to expand rapidly around the world, the efficiency of electricity grids will play a central role in determining the pace toward a more sustainable global energy system. Countries including the Netherlands are already searching for solutions to minimise the effect of grid congestion on new connections, clean energy deployment, and industrial and societal electrification goals. AI-driven planning tools can help system operators optimise load forecasting and identify flexible capacity within the network. Meanwhile, behind-the-meter renewable installations are also gaining traction, reducing grid dependency by enabling end users to generate and consume their own power. Modernising infrastructure will require closing finance gaps, reducing regulatory lag, and adopting innovative solutions to integrate distributed energy resources. As electrification accelerates across industries, grid resilience holds the key to unlocking the power of renewables and decarbonising energy systems.

Attendee insights:

Gain practical perspectives on how energy leaders are tackling grid constraints and discover how digital technologies and decentralised solutions are reshaping grid resilience for the clean energy era.