Strategies for Decarbonizing the North American Grid and Electrifying Non-Traditional Sectors | Jana Wignell

At New York Energy Week 2024, Jana Wignell, Chief Quality, EHS & Sustainability Officer at GE Vernova, outlines strategies for decarbonizing North America and electrifying non-traditional sectors. Highlighting GE Vernova's legacy from Thomas Edison, she emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions. GE Vernova focuses on grid modernization with HVDC and FACTS technologies, and reducing emissions with SF6-free systems. Wignell underscores the importance of electrifying industries like transportation and steel and the need for public-private partnerships. She reaffirms GE Vernova's commitment to sustainability, ensuring safe working conditions and aligning with ESG goals for a resilient energy future.