Presented by AESP's Southwest Chapter

As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services continue to expand rapidly, data centers are becoming some of the largest electricity consumers worldwide. By aligning utility planning with data center development, we can create a more flexible, resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem.

Learning Objectives:
• Explain how the growth of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital services contributes to increased electricity demand in data centers.
• Examine the relationship between data center expansion and utility infrastructure planning to identify opportunities for improving grid flexibility and resilience.
• Assess strategies for aligning utility planning with data center development to support a sustainable energy ecosystem.