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The Edison Electric Institute is kicking off EEI 2026 in Las Vegas today as the electric power industry reckons with unprecedented load growth as well as technological advancements, regulatory pressures and a massive capital spend.

Utility Dive caught up with some early birds at the Fontainebleu Las Vegas before the conference started to hear about what brought them to the event and how the many changes affecting the sector are impacting their work.

Tyree Daniels, vice president of electric construction for The Desoto Group.

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