As energy prices fluctuate and communities face increasing threats from wildfires, severe storms, and other natural disasters, ensuring energy affordability, reliability, and security has become more urgent. Utilities, natural gas providers, and other key stakeholders are creating solutions prioritizing vulnerable populations, especially in low-income and underserved areas. More than one in four U.S. households experience energy insecurity each year. This panel explores how cross-sector collaboration, infrastructure investments, and an evolving energy mix drive innovation. From demand-side management to grid modernization, hear how leaders meet the “new normal” challenges with accountability, efficiency, and measurable impact.