Power Up: Growth Opportunities in Renewable Energy

The renewable energy sector is lighting up. With increasing global capacity and falling generation prices, sources like wind, solar, battery energy storage, biomass and other renewables will present significant growth opportunities in the years ahead. Duncan Frederick of Rosendin Renewable Energy Group and Justin Johnson of Arevon join Eileen Kauffman of Travelers to explore the state of the market. Host Joan Woodward will take your questions and get tactical on how your business can take advantage of the countless opportunities ahead in renewable energy.

Presented by the Travelers Institute, Arevon, Rosendin Electric, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association, the Connecticut Business & Industry Association and the MetroHartford Alliance.

0:00 Welcome
3:33 Demand for renewable energy is exploding, and investment is following.  
5:45 With growth comes greater risk and responsibilities.
7:38 Market shifts, public support and lower generation costs are driving growth throughout the United States.  
9:52 Global capacity is growing, driven by energy storage advances.  
16:17 Meeting demand is not without its challenges.  
21:56 Clean energy standards and incentives are a driving force, too.
28:05 Insurance needs for renewable stakeholders are varied and evolving.