What to expect at this year's event

The USHCC Energy Summit is a national convening of corporate executives, utilities, infrastructure developers, policymakers and Hispanic and small business leaders shaping the future of the U.S. energy economy. Now in its fifth year, the summit aligns industry priorities with real business opportunities across the energy value chain. 

According to the National Hispanic Energy Council, Hispanic households faced an energy burden 24% higher than the national average in 2024, driving lower discretionary spending, increased household financial stress, and greater workforce volatility. (Hispanic Energy Council) With the U.S. Latino economy is now $4.1 trillion in GDP, and 5.6 million U.S businesses relying on natural gas, energy affordability is a material competitiveness issue, not a niche concern. (UCLA)  

As the nation’s largest Hispanic business organization, the USHCC connects decision-makers with contract-ready suppliers supporting the next phase of U.S. energy development through:   

  • Executive panels,  

  • Industry briefings, and  

  • Structured networking designed to strengthen supplier readiness and elevate leadership across the sector. 

Hosted in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the summit is grounded in a major energy-producing state that reflects the full scope of America’s energy landscape and advances a Balanced Energy Economy focused on reliability, affordability, and competitiveness. 

Focus Areas

The Energy Summit focuses on the market forces reshaping the energy economy, with an emphasis on reliability, affordability, and buildable outcomes.

U.S. electricity demand is rising sharply, with forecasts projecting significant growth by 2030. Meanwhile, 6,350 megawatts of data center capacity were under construction across primary U.S. markets at the end of 2024, underscoring the scale and speed of demand now hitting the grid.

As AI, data centers, and electrification accelerate load growth, the Summit examines what it will take to build generation, transmission, and supporting infrastructure fast enough to keep pace. Discussions focus on grid modernization, interconnection, resilience, firm capacity, and the practical, all-of-the-above strategies needed to meet demand and strengthen U.S. competitiveness.

Grounded in execution, the Summit connects these market shifts to real-world opportunity by expanding supplier access, strengthening procurement pathways, and advancing partnerships with Tribal Nations and Indian Country across siting, permitting, investment, and supplier participation.

Above all, the Summit is about ensuring small businesses are positioned to compete, connect, and win in the energy economy.