CRA has collaborated with both utility and data center clients to identify mechanisms to prioritize data center loads in ever tightening markets. Load flexibility, financial support, and other creative mechanisms address risks and support utilities in meeting their obligation to serve while balancing system reliability. CRA is also supporting the development of innovative tariff designs that enable utilities and data center developers to support clean energy generation while mitigating risks and costs to non-participating customers.
The regulator’s balancing act: Data centers’ impact on affordability, reliability, and sustainability
Surging demand for data center capacity requires significant and rapid investments in generation and delivery infrastructure