Hanna Grene, Microsoft, on Matching 100% of Global Electricity Demand with Renewables

Microsoft has matched 100% of its annual global electricity consumption with renewable energy—contracting 40 gigawatts across 26 countries.   Hanna Grene, Global Go-to-Market and Innovation Leader for Microsoft's Global Energy & Resources Industry, joins Atul to discuss what this milestone signals for the energy sector as AI demand accelerates.   The conversation explores how AI is driving performance in the power sector, reshaping grid operations, infrastructure development and business processes—highlighting why energy systems are becoming foundational to digital growth and competitiveness.   Key topics: Microsoft's 40-gigawatt renewable procurement milestone AI as a strategic input for energy systems and economic growth AI-driven grid efficiency, reliability and interconnection timelines Generative AI for permitting and project acceleration Community-first AI infrastructure and system impacts Scaling AI across operations, workforce and customer engagement   This episode builds up to CERAWeek 2026, where leaders will examine how AI, electricity demand and infrastructure modernization are reshaping the energy system. Learn more at ceraweek.com