For a western utility with electric and gas utility operations dealing with the threat of wildfires and growing electricity rates, Jim McMahon and Arnie Lowenstein developed a strategy as an alternative to the company’s baseline to more rapidly address near-term challenges while also investing for the long term in a modern, safe, and reliable grid.
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