May 27-29, 2025 | San Jose, CA

Education Schedule

Data Center Colocation and AI's Nuclear Play

May 29, 2025
Imperial Ballroom
Power Generation Strategies , Planning and Utility Collaboration , 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, Director and Executive Advisor, Transmission - Quanta Technology
Colleen Leuken
Colleen Leuken, Market Development Director - The AES Corporation
Clift Pompee
Clift Pompee, VP Power & Emissions - Compass Datacenters