Threat or opportunity? How utilities view surging data center growth
Data centers are rapidly expanding as the demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital services grows. There's a popular perception, meanwhile, that the power grid, and utilities, won't be able to keep up. But what do electric utilities really think about data centers?
This surge presents both challenges and opportunities for utilities, particularly regarding load growth and grid stability. In this webinar, we will discuss the impacts of data center proliferation on the grid, including load forecasting, peak demand management, and infrastructure investments. The session will also cover strategies for utilities to engage with data center operators to ensure efficient energy use and explore potential partnerships for renewable energy procurement.
Key Takeaways:
- Load Growth: Analyze the anticipated load growth driven by data center expansion and its implications for equitable grid planning and infrastructure upgrades.
- Grid Stability: Learn how utilities can manage the increased demand from data centers, focusing on peak load management, demand response, energy efficiency, and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs).
- Policy: Understand how utilities are designing new data center rate structures to ensure system-wide benefits
Panel of Experts
Erick Frazier
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Mike Froom
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Joel Fairstein
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