Energy Security Xchange USA 2026|Houston, TX|November 19, 2026
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Turning compliance into clean energy infrastructure

Jason Beck is a Founding Member of Zettawatts and a recognized innovator in renewable energy market design, clean energy procurement, and supply chain decarbonization. With over 20 years in the energy sector — including senior roles at Constellation NewEnergy, AEP Energy, and Source Power & Gas (acquired by NRG Energy) — he brings deep expertise in retail and wholesale electricity markets.

Zettawatts pioneered the Additionality REC (AREC) Market, enabling Fortune 500 companies and their suppliers to meet SBTi and GHG Protocol standards through scalable, high-impact clean energy procurement. Jason is also a former board member of The Energy Leadership Institute and an active contributor to national industry working groups on grid decarbonization, policy innovation, and market transparency.

Keynote Session

Securing Energy Infrastructure Through Supply Chain Decarbonization and Innovative Renewable Financing

Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 11:30 – 12:00

A practical look at how upcoming SBTi V2.0 compliance mandates are shifting corporate procurement toward near-term, additionality-focused electricity — and how additionality RECs and forward contracts can turn compliance obligations into utility-scale energy infrastructure while addressing AI-driven data center load growth and grid security.

Session Takeaways
  • Analyzing how upcoming SBTi V2.0 compliance mandates are shifting corporate procurement toward near-term, additionality-focused electricity models
  • Evaluating the impact of AI-driven data center load growth on grid security and rural electrical cooperatives
  • Utilizing additionality RECs and forward contracts to turn compliance obligations into tangible utility-scale energy infrastructure

Key topics and specialisms

Renewable Energy Markets Clean Energy Procurement Supply Chain Decarbonization Additionality RECs SBTi Compliance Grid Decarbonization