Global Energy Agenda
May 11, 2026
Harry Sideris
Harry Sideris is president and chief executive officer of Duke Energy, one of the nation’s largest energy holding companies. Duke Energy is a sponsor of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum. This essay is part of the 2026 Global Energy Agenda.
The United States is undergoing rapid economic and technological change, driven by a resurgence in manufacturing and advances in artificial intelligence. And population growth continues to accelerate in states that offer opportunity and a high quality of life. Duke Energy serves families and businesses across the Southeast and Midwest—in some of the fastest-growing states in the country. The growth is not theoretical. It is already showing up on our energy system, and the opportunity is being felt directly in the communities we serve and across the nation.
