May 27-29, 2025 | San Jose, CA

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Can We Be Flexible? Data Center Energy Management

May 28, 2025
Imperial Ballroom
Power Generation Strategies , Sustainability , Demand Response and Load Management

As major energy users, data centers can provide large-scale flexibility to help utilities manage peak-demand and provide other valuable grid services. This panel discussion will explore strategies for how data centers can enhance energy flexibility through onsite power, demand response, load management and other solutions. Speakers will discuss the policy landscape and technologies for grid support and energy management programs, as well as the role of AI as a technological enabler. 

Speakers
Anant Venkateswaran
Anant Venkateswaran, NAM, Grid Automation - Hitachi Energy
Jeff Bladen
Jeff Bladen, Head of Energy - Verrus
Glenn Pritchard
Glenn Pritchard, Sr Mgr - Advanced Grid - PECO
Michael Brown
Michael Brown, Director of Energy Services, NV Energy - NVE