Energy Leaders’ Series: 2026 Energy Predictions
Executive Summary
Traditional approaches designed for predictable markets are giving way to more flexible, intelligent models that embed resilience into every decision. This turning point is providing an opportunity for energy leaders to rethink how they secure, manage and modernize their energy systems.
Our predictions for 2026 guide is designed to help corporate energy leaders make the most of this opportunity, offering a glimpse of what to expect in the year ahead.
About the Authors
Ryan Skinner
Research Director
Ryan is a Research Director at Verdantix, where he leads a team of analysts delivering research, data and advisory services that help clients navigate the fast-evolving landsc...
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Alessandra Leggieri
Senior Analyst
Alessandra is a Senior Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in carbon management and software for product carbon footprints. Her research spans over 100 vendors in the carbon ma...
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Connor Taylor
Principal Analyst
Connor is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix. He focuses on delivering research to help senior executives navigate decarbonization decision-making and build effective strategies...
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Felicity Laird
Principal Analyst
Felicity is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, where she helps financial institutions and technology vendors navigate the evolving climate finance data and analytics landscape....
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Gus Brewer
Industry Analyst
Gus is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix specializing in energy management and supply chain decarbonization. He delivers research that enables technology buyers, vendors and se...
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Hector Aguirre
Industry Analyst
Hector is an Industry Analyst at Verdantix, where he delivers actionable insights to energy technology vendors, utilities and services firms, helping them navigate the energy ...
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Isobel McPartlin
Analyst
Isobel is an Analyst at Verdantix, where she supports corporate decision-makers in navigating the energy transition through research on emerging energy solutions and net zero ...
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