Resources & Insights

OpenMinds Overviews

An Introduction to OpenMinds: February 2026

Overview of OpenMinds’ mission, the Dual Challenge, and its impact strategy.

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OpenMinds Overviews

Grid Vision Action Plan

Plan to expand and modernize the U.S. grid to meet growing demand and enable lower emissions.

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OpenMinds Overviews

NextGen Program Overview

Explore NextGen and see how emerging leaders are trained, connected, and mobilized to take action on the Dual Challenge.

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Detailed Analysis

2025 "P50" Outlook: Energy + Climate Trajectory

Data-driven forecast of energy demand, supply, and emissions through 2035.

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Detailed Analysis

Confronting the Dual Challenge: Emerging Solutions

Framework for prioritizing high-impact energy and climate solutions.

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Detailed Analysis

Overview on the Dual Challenge: Energy & Climate

Defines the need to deliver more energy while reducing emissions, fast.

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Public Presentations

Accelerating Energy and Climate Progress

Explains the Dual Challenge using energy trends, emissions data, and real-world impacts.

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Public Presentations

OpenMinds Analysis: Benefits of Permitting Reform

How faster permitting can unlock transmission, reduce emissions, and improve reliability.

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Public Presentations

'P50' Outlook: Raymond James Energy Summit

Overview of the modeling approach behind OpenMinds’ energy and emissions forecasts.

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Public Presentations

The Future of Energy and Climate: Rice Alliance Keynote Speech

Connects energy access, emissions, and the need for coordinated action.

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NextGen Projects

CCUS: Calpine

Explores cost-effective carbon capture for natural gas power plants.

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NextGen Projects

Coal-to-X: Centerpoint Energy

Examines pathways to repurpose coal plants and reduce emissions.

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NextGen Projects

Direct Air Capture: Carbon Capture

Evaluates the potential and barriers of scaling DAC technology.

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NextGen Projects

Electric Transmission: Grid United

Identifies solutions to accelerate U.S. transmission expansion.

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NextGen Projects

Methane Mitigation: Quantum (QEP)

Highlights challenges and opportunities in reducing methane emissions.

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NextGen Projects

Renewables: NextEra Energy

Ranks regions for data center–driven renewable energy growth.

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Videos

Introduction to Grid Vision: Optimize the Grid We Have & Build the Grid We Need

An overview of Grid Vision, OpenMinds’ plan to meet rising electricity demand by optimizing today’s grid and accelerating the buildout of the grid of the future.

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Videos

Webinar: Facts & Future of Climate Change — What Energy Leaders Need to Know with Dr. Guy Brasseur

A conversation with climate scientist Dr. Guy Brasseur on the state of climate science, key uncertainties, and what it means for the energy industry.

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Videos

Webinar: Grid Reliability, Resilience, & Utility Modernization with CenterPoint Energy’s Jason Wells

A conversation with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells on managing rising electricity demand, grid resilience, and the future of the U.S. power system.

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Learn about the Dual Challenge and actions we can take to solve it.

We need more unlikely allies to take on the Dual Challenge.

Learn about the Dual Challenge and actions we can take to solve it.

We need more unlikely allies to take on the Dual Challenge.

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