2026 Future of Energy Conference
Media Coverage & Resources

William & Mary Law School held its inaugural Future of Energy Conference on May 20–21, 2026. The sold-out conference drew over 200 energy professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders for two days of critical conversation on the most consequential energy issues facing the country today. We are grateful to our attendees, speakers, and sponsors whose engagement and support made this event possible. 

Media coverage included:

• PJM, State Officials Debate Roles in Addressing Data Center Demand
• William & Mary Conference Tackles Way Forward for PJM
• Former FERC leaders cite policy, public confidence risks ahead of Supreme Court ruling
• States espouse need for increased role at PJM as concerns mount over resources, costs
• Experts mull PJM market changes to address unprecedented data center demand

Resources:

• Panel 2 Slide Deck -  Impacts of Data Center Load Growth in Virginia, Carol B. Myers
• Panel 5 Slide Deck - DEV and APCo Rates, Kim Pate

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

TERAWATT SPONSORS

MEGAWATT SPONSORS

KILOWATT SPONSORS

WATT SPONSORS