Data Center Colocation and AI's Nuclear Play

May 29, 2025
Imperial Ballroom
Planning and Utility Collaboration , Power Generation Strategies , Sustainability , Policy and Regulatory

The concept of colocating data centers with power generation facilities is gaining momentum as a strategy to meet surging energy demands, with nuclear power colocation specifically a popular option. This session will examine the technical, regulatory and economic aspects of data center-generator colocation, with a particular focus on nuclear's role in this emerging model. Panelists will discuss cost-sharing and reliability implications for grid-tied consumers and how to balance the needs of external stakeholders with the strategic interests of generators and data center developers.

Speakers
Rahul Anilkumar
Rahul Anilkumar, Sr. Director - Quanta Technology
Rafael Wilches
Rafael Wilches, Director, Transmission Development & Technical Support - PSEG
Esteban Santos
Esteban Santos, VP of Transmission and Interconnection - GRIDSTOR
Moderator
Clift Pompee
Clift Pompee, Vice President of Power & Emissions - Compass Datacenters