Holly Lahd is the Managing Director of Powered Land for CBRE Energy, where she leads a specialized team addressing the critical intersection of real estate and power supply. Since launching this business line in 2025, Lahd has advised major data center developers on complex utility agreements and improved the viability of over a dozen prospective sites through advanced grid studies. With more than a decade of experience in corporate energy strategy, she has successfully negotiated intricate power purchase agreements for Fortune 100 companies. Lahd is an expert witness before Public Utility Commissions and possesses deep knowledge of federal energy policy and rate design. Her role is essential in a market where power demand is accelerating faster than infrastructure, as she helps clients navigate grid capacity constraints and utility interconnections. Beyond her corporate role, Lahd serves as the Board Chair of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, aiming to grow the state's energy workforce to 100,000 jobs by 2030. She is recognized by her peers for her dynamism and commitment to ethical, sustainable outcomes. Lahd’s leadership ensures clients are equipped with reliable, cost-effective energy solutions in a challenging environment.