May 27-29, 2025 | San Jose, CA

Sustainability

Data centers are driving explosive electricity demand, but where will all the clean power come from? This topic will explore the dual challenge of achieving sustainability goals while meeting surging load growth. Considerations include clean energy procurement strategies for data centers and innovative partnerships that advance the path to clean energy for utility and end user alike.

*This schedule is filtered with Sustainability sessions.

Loading
12:30 PM
  1. Regency Ballroom 1
    180 mins
    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
  1. Imperial Ballroom
    60 mins
    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
  1. Imperial Ballroom
    60 mins
    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
  1. Imperial Ballroom
    45 mins
    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 …
1:15 PM
  1. Imperial Ballroom
    60 mins
    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 …
3:30 PM
  1. Gold
    45 mins
    As hyperscale data centers drive unprecedented demand on the grid, how will we meet the moment? This panel brings utilities, data center developers and energy experts together for a dynamic discussion …
  2. Imperial Ballroom
    45 mins
    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 …
9:00 AM
  1. Imperial Ballroom
    60 mins
    In a world driven by exponential advancements in artificial intelligence, the collaboration between technology companies, data centers, and utilities is more critical than ever. Join renowned global i …
10:15 AM
  1. Imperial Ballroom
    45 mins
    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 …
2:15 PM
  1. Imperial Ballroom
    45 mins
    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 …