Severe grid constraints and the rise of power demand have forced a massive shift in how digital infrastructure operates, requiring immediate solutions for utility bottlenecks and deployment delays. To bridge this supply gap, we must look to integrate more clean energy and advanced renewables (like nuclear, geothermal, and battery storage) into the future grid. This kind of expansion raises critical questions about public perception, like whether AI and data centers are taking an unfair brunt of criticism for broader, systemic energy challenges.
Ultimately, resolving these pressures requires a shift toward collaborative ecosystem planning, where communities, utilities, and trade associations plan together to build shared frameworks and co-develop the resources needed for this historic spike in demand.
Panelists:
Allie Kelly, The Ray
Scott Tew, Trane Technologies
Patty Solberg, ENGIE
Moderator: Kathleen Kauth, iCA Power Working Group Chair
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