Powering the Future: Climate, Innovation, and the AI Energy Surge

​Sponsored by the Civitas Institute

​Across three panels, the event explores the legal foundations and constitutional implications of municipal climate lawsuits, alongside a broader reassessment of energy and climate strategy in an AI-driven economy. Speakers will engage questions of federalism, institutional competence, and the policy frameworks most likely to support innovation, economic growth, and resilience. Together, the discussions aim to clarify the stakes of today’s climate and energy debates—and what they mean for the future of law, markets, and technological progress.

​11:30 AM | Welcome Remarks & Lunch Buffet

​11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | A Look at Key Findings in the DoE Climate Report

​1:15 - 2:30 PM | Courts, Cities, and Climate: The Municipal Litigation Wave

​2:45 - 4:00 PM | Rethinking Energy and Climate Strategy in an AI-Driven Economy

​4:00 - 5:30 PM | Closing Reception