Across the U.S., data centers are driving rapid new power demand for the first time in decades, with real consequences for costs, reliability, and emissions. This webinar will highlight a set of innovative solutions — including on-site and procured clean energy sources, flexible operations, and technologies to free up grid capacity — that can mitigate costs and ease grid strain, rather than compounding it, across locations.

Join the WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center for a discussion with developers, utilities, and technology providers about practical approaches and technologies that can quickly and affordably get more clean energy into the grid, deliver benefits and minimize harm to communities, and meet the looming challenge of rising demand.

Speakers: 

  • Jeff Bladen, Head of Energy, Verrus
  • Bill Messner, Director Customer Solutions, Portland General Electric
  • Emily Orvis, Vice President of Energy Markets, Voltus
  • Daniel Padilla, Strategy and Business Development Lead, EmeraldAI
  • Michelle Levinson, Senior Manager, WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center
  • Mark Falinski, Senior Manager, WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center
  • Lori Bird, U.S. Director, WRI Polsky Energy Center (Moderator)

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