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*This schedule is filtered with Policy and Regulatory sessions.
12:30 PM
- The Department of Energy will host a workshop for utilities, data centers, and regulators to unpack how rapid load growth is impacting power grid planning, resilience, sustainability goals, ratemaking …
3:45 PM
- In this keynote, utility executives will share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid growth in data center energy demand. Panelists will discuss how utilities a …
9:00 AM
- In this Keynote, hyperscalers and leading data center developers will share their experiences with utilities, power procurement and the evolving expectations around data center energy use. Insights fr …
10:15 AM
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Over the past two years, data centers have emerged as a trillion-dollar opportunity, driving significant electricity demand in an increasingly digitized economy. This raises critical questions for pol …
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The growth of AI-driven applications and data centers is creating new challenges and demands on our power infrastructure. Load serving entities and grid planners must grapple with the urgent need to support this growth, and consider the technologies needed to adapt quickly. Battery energy storage and other advanced technologies are emerging as key enablers in the new era of AI expansion, with proven grid-support capabilities and deployment times much faster than traditional alternatives. Join this panel to learn how utilities from diverse regulatory environments are assessing the key challenges to the rapid growth in data center demand and how to overcome them.
11:15 AM
- Rapid data center growth poses significant challenges to bulk power system (BPS) reliability. Recent incidents, such as the tripping of 1.5 GW of data center load in Northern Virginia, highlight the …
1:15 PM
- In this keynote, regulatory leaders will explore the critical role of policy and regulation in addressing the surging energy demands of data centers. Panelists will discuss how evolving regulations ca …
2:30 PM
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The proliferation of data centers and other large, voltage-sensitive loads introduce unique challenges for grid reliability and stability, especially in markets unaccustomed to high demand growth. Whe …
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10:15 AM
- 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. T …
1:15 PM
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Dive into the intricacies of rate design for data centers, discussing pricing models, incentives and balancing load predictability with utility profitability. Panelists will highlight key consideratio …
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2:15 PM
- Widespread load growth from data centers, manufacturing and electrification is complicating efforts to meet sustainability goals. As we meet at the intersection of energy transition and energy expansi …
3:15 PM
- In this closing keynote, Department of Energy experts will share research and guidance for utilities, data centers, and regulators to address the challenges posed by rapid load growth, including actio …