The U.S. is in the midst of a major electricity growth spurt — and power grids aren’t ready to handle it. New data centers and factories are pushing near-term power demand growth way beyond forecasts, and electric vehicles and building electrification will add even more strain in years to come.

A number of utilities are asking regulators to approve the construction of new fossil-gas power plants to meet rising demand, but they threaten to derail the country’s fight against climate change. Cleaner, cheaper alternatives are readily available.

Join Canary Media and expert guests for a live online discussion on the challenge posed by fast-rising electricity demand and what utilities should be doing about it.