The Energy Committee is the strategic advisory body defining how clean energy, smart grids, and climate-resilient systems power Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA and its long-term Future Living District. Bringing together global energy innovators, utilities, microgrid specialists, engineers, renewable developers, storage providers, futurists, and policy leaders, this committee shapes the energy infrastructure, demonstrations, and storytelling that position Expo 2031 as one of the most advanced clean-energy environments ever built in the United States.

The Committee ensures that energy is more than a utility—it is a global narrative woven into every pavilion, climate zone, and system across the Expo.

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Committee Expertise

The Energy Committee is intentionally multidisciplinary, integrating thought leadership from across the energy transition:

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Clean Energy Generation & Renewable Systems

• Solar (ground-mount, rooftop, and agrivoltaics)

• Wind and micro-wind applications

• Geothermal, ground-source heating/cooling

• Bioenergy and horticulture-derived energy innovations

• Renewable integration for seasonal Minnesota climate conditions

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Microgrids, Smart Grids & Energy Resilience

• Advanced microgrid design for a 240-acre event site

• Islandable energy systems for secure operations

• Smart meters, load balancing, and demand response

• Grid-tied + grid-independent power strategies

• Energy resiliency planning for large-scale public environments

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Energy Storage & Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

• Battery storage (lithium-ion, solid-state, flow batteries)

• On-site distributed generation

• Energy caching, peak shaving, and reserve power systems

• Thermal storage and long-duration storage solutions

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Electrification & Mobility Power Systems

• EV charging infrastructure and e-mobility hubs

• Electric buses, shuttles, and micro-mobility fleets

• Robotics, autonomous vehicle charging, and site operations power

• Integration with the smart mobility layer of the Expo

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Water–Energy–Food Nexus Systems

• Energy-efficient irrigation systems

• Water treatment and pumping energy optimization

• CEA facility energy strategies (light, HVAC, recirculation)

• Food-energy efficiency and circular energy loops

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Environmental & Climate Innovation

• Carbon-smart energy generation

• Net-zero and carbon-neutral planning

• Smart energy monitoring and environmental impact modeling

• Climate adaptation strategies for northern U.S. regions

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Policy, Utility Collaboration & Regulatory Alignment

• Energy permitting, local utility coordination, and interconnection

• Clean energy incentives and federal frameworks

• Resilience, cybersecurity, and operational safety standards

• Workforce and talent pipeline development in energy technology

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Programming Focus

The Energy Committee curates the experiences, demonstrations, and learning environments that showcase the future of energy across the Expo:

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Energy Innovation Experiences Across the Expo Site

• Real-time energy dashboards visible to visitors

• Transparent renewable generation and storage displays

• Interactive power-flow visualizations tied to the Digital Twin

• Storytelling on how an entire living district is powered sustainably

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Agriculture–Food–Water–Energy Pavilion Programming

A signature pavilion that demonstrates:

• The energy systems powering modern agriculture

• Water-energy-food nexus innovations

• Battery storage, microgrid architecture, and live demonstrations

• Smart energy consumption models for future urban environments

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Daily Energy & Climate Education Programming

• Expert talks from utilities, innovators, and clean-energy leaders

• STEM-focused energy workshops for youth and schools

• Live demonstrations of microgrid controls, solar tracking, robotics power systems

• Climate resilience and sustainability masterclasses

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Technology Spine Energy Integration

• Powering IoT sensors, robotics, and autonomous systems

• AI-driven energy management and predictive analytics

• Digital twin energy modeling connected to every pavilion

• Connected infrastructure that remains as a permanent legacy

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Clean Mobility & Electrification Hubs

• EV and e-mobility showcase zones

• Charging stations as educational exhibits

• Future-of-mobility energy demonstrations integrated with visitor transport

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Climate Zones & Energy Storytelling

• Energy efficiencies unique to each Biodome Climate Zone

• Temperature-control innovations in greenhouses and horticulture displays

• Renewable energy models appropriate for each climate type

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Energy for the Future Living District

• Long-term clean energy district design

• Microgrid and DER systems to power mixed-use development

• Intelligent building energy management

• Pathways toward carbon-neutral district operations

Role in Expo 2031 Governance

The Energy Committee ensures that Expo 2031 is powered by clean, resilient, future-focused energy systems while educating the world about the transition to sustainable energy. Committee members shape:

• Renewable energy integration and microgrid systems

• Energy narratives across the Agriculture–Food–Water–Energy Pavilion

• Smart-city energy technologies across the Technology Spine

• Mobility electrification and site-wide power strategies

• Long-term renewable infrastructure for the Future Living District

 

Their work positions Expo 2031 as a global model of clean energy leadership—proving how a U.S.-built, ground-up smart city can operate sustainably, intelligently, and resiliently for decades.

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