BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22940@goriverwalk.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260428T161901Z URL:https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/tower-forum -lunch-2 SUMMARY:Tower Forum Lunch DESCRIPTION:From the moment Edison’s light bulb first flickered to life\, one truth became clear: generating and delivering energy reliably and aff ordably is anything but simple. That challenge has only grown more complex . Today’s energy providers must balance rising demand\, evolving technol ogies\, regulatory requirements\, environmental responsibility\, cybersecu rity risks\, and consumer costs—all while delivering value to investors. It’s a modern high-wire act.\nWhen it works\, no one notices.When it do esn’t\, everyone does.\nFlorida has been fortunate. Its energy providers have largely met this challenge\, delivering reliable and cost-effective power in a rapidly growing state. But that success raises important questi ons: what’s working here\, what can be improved\, and what comes next?\n This forum will explore those questions and more\, offering a forward-look ing perspective on the future of energy in Florida.\nModerated by Juliet Murphy Roulhac\, Senior Director of External Affairs for Florida Power &am p\; Light Company\, this panel will examine the state’s energy strategy through the lenses of reliability\, innovation\, and long-term sustainabil ity.\nPanelists will discuss the essential role of traditional utilities i n maintaining grid stability\, while also exploring emerging technologies such as marine energy and small modular reactors (SMRs). The conversation will address the regulatory and infrastructure dynamics shaping Florida’ s energy transition\, along with the opportunities and challenges ahead.\n Featured perspectives include:\n\n\n Florida Power &\; Light on base-l oad generation\, grid management\, and solar investment\n State Represent ative Chip LaMarca on recent legislative and policy developments\n Nick Loris of C3 Solutions on national energy trends and next-generation nucl ear\n Gabriel Alsenas of FAU’s Southeast National Marine Renewable Ene rgy Center (SNMREC) on advancements in marine energy\n\nTogether\, this di scussion will provide a comprehensive view of how Florida is positioning i tself to meet growing energy demands in an increasingly complex and changi ng landscape\nFor more information click here.\n\n \;\n\nSponsored By:   ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.goriverwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2 026/04/FPL-Renewable-Energy-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Business,Community LOCATION:The Tower Club Fort Lauderdale\, 100 SE Third Avenue\, 28th floor\ , Fort Lauderdale \, Florida \, United States GEO:26.1216652;-80.13982140000002 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=100 SE Third Avenue\, 28th floor\, Fort Lauderdale \, Florida \, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=The Tower Club Fort Lauderdale:geo:26.1216652,-80.13982140000002 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR