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As renewable energy continues to expand, maintaining reliability requires power systems that can respond to changing grid conditions and fluctuations in renewable output. Join Megan and Will as they discuss the role flexible gas generation can play in supporting grid stability and providing dispatchable power when it's needed most.

They'll also explore how engine-based power plants can help balance renewable resources through fast starts, rapid response and flexible operation. Hear lessons learned from power markets around the world, how utilities are evaluating the value of dispatchability, and how flexible generation can help support a reliable and resilient energy mix.
When
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -5:00)
Agenda
  • Is flexibility now more valuable than efficiency in power generation?
  • How should utilities measure the value of dispatchability?
  • What lessons have been learned from high-renewable energy markets?
  • Are engine-based power plants becoming the preferred technologyfor balancing intermittent renewable resources?
Presenters
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Megan Costello
Sr. Energy Industry Consultant; Caterpillar
Megan Costello has been with Caterpillar for 23 years and has held roles in industrial products, electronics, aftermarket, sales, service, training & the digital side of the business. In her current role on the Prime Power Solutions Development team, she works with engineering firms, construction companies and end users to develop resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure. Her domain spans data centers, dairies, landfills, mission critical and municipal facilities, providing technical guidance and strategic direction to advance complex and distributed energy projects.
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Will Kernan
Sr. Industry Consultant; Caterpillar
Will Kernan has been with Caterpillar for 11 years in a variety of roles in engineering, new product sales, new product introduction, strategy and business development. In his current role on the Prime Power Solutions Development team, he works with engineering firms, construction companies and end users to develop resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure. His domain spans data centers, dairies, landfills, mission critical and municipal facilities, providing technical guidance and strategic direction to advance complex and distributed energy projects.
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Aaron Larson
Executive Editor, POWER magazine
Aaron Larson joined the POWER team in September 2013 as an associate editor and was named executive editor in 2017. Aaron has a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering technology and a master’s degree, specializing in finance. He spent 13 years in the U.S. Navy nuclear power program, advancing to Chief Petty Officer. He has worked at commercial nuclear, biomass, and coal-fired power plants, functioning in operations, maintenance, safety, financial, and management capacities. Aaron holds a Chief A Engineer boiler operator license in the state of Minnesota.
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