<p>Jennifer Granholm is an American lawyer, educator, author and politician who served most recently as the 16th United States Secretary of Energy, and previously as the two-term governor of Michigan. </p><p>As governor, she spearheaded Michigan’s economic recovery after the Great Recession by diversifying the state’s economy to focus on clean energy. </p><p>As Secretary of Energy (2021-2025), Granholm restructured the U.S. Department of Energy to focus on research and development of advanced clean energy solutions and deployment of zero-carbon technologies. She oversaw $200 billion of U.S. DOE investments into companies and projects to accelerate the clean energy transition. </p><p>During her tenure as Secretary, the country saw record deployment of clean energy — adding the equivalent of 30 Hoover Dams of zero-carbon energy to the nation’s electricity grid in 2024, more than twice as much solar power deployed as ever before. </p><p>Granholm serves in the board of Edison International and is the CEO of Granholm Energy, LLC advising businesses and organizations on clean energy solutions.</p><p>An honors graduate of Harvard Law School (1987), she is the author of <em>A Governor's Story: The Fight for Jobs and America’s Economic Future</em>. Granholm was named in 2024 to the Time 100 Most Influential People list, and <em>Forbes</em>’ list of Top Climate Leaders.</p>
Former U.S. Secretary of Energy and First Female Governor of Michigan; One of <i>Time’s</i> Most Influential People 2024
<ul><li><strong>A Conversation with Jennifer Granholm</strong></li><li>Available in a keynote, fireside chat, or Q&A format—or paired with another speaker for a powerful point-counterpoint discussion—Jennifer Granholm draws from her history-shaping career as U.S. Secretary of Energy, Governor of Michigan, and Michigan Attorney General to provide a unique insider’s view into both policy and action. Tailoring her presentation for each audience, Jennifer shares actionable insights on how energy policy and technology drive innovation, shape industries, and create opportunities in a rapidly evolving marketplace.</li><li><strong>Five Electrifying Predictions About Energy: 2026-2030</strong></li><li>Drawing on her experience as U.S. Energy Secretary, corporate utility board member, and two-term Michigan Governor, Jennifer Granholm offers forward-looking, deeply-informed, and hopeful perspectives on the future of energy, climate, and AI in the five years to come. With a clear-eyed view of AI’s risks—job disruption and massive power consumption—alongside its potential to drive climate solutions and innovation, Granholm offers practical guidance for business leaders, policymakers, technologists, and general audiences. Through keynote presentation, fireside chat, Q&A, or a client-chosen combination of the three, she helps organizations, communities, and citizens understand what’s coming next—and how to prepare for and benefit from the major energy and technology shifts ahead.</li></ul>