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The Rise of Data Centers: Power, Grid, and Climate Questions for New England - An EBC Webinar

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Apr 8, 2025
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Published March 21st, 2025
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Summary

Join the Environmental Business Council of New England for a webinar discussing the implications of data centers on power grids and climate goals in New England. This event will feature expert speakers and a Q&A session.

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Location
Online
Date
April 8th, 2025
Type
Online Only
Website
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Overview

This webinar, hosted by the Environmental Business Council of New England, will delve into the growing presence of data centers in New England and their impact on the region's power grid and climate objectives. As data centers proliferate, questions arise regarding the adequacy of the current transmission grid to support their energy demands.

Key Discussion Points

Participants will explore several critical topics, including:

  • The robustness of the existing transmission grid to accommodate the increasing power needs of data centers.

  • Strategies for aligning data center energy consumption with New England's climate goals.

  • Best practices for forecasting and managing power demand, particularly during peak usage periods.

  • The potential for local municipalities to permit large data centers within their jurisdictions.

Speakers and Format

The event will feature presentations from industry experts, including Ariel Horowitz from the U.S. Department of Energy and representatives from National Grid. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a robust Q&A session, allowing for direct interaction with the speakers.

Continuing Education

Participants will receive General Continuing Education Certificates for 3.0 training contact hours upon completion of the webinar. Certificates will be sent via email to registered attendees after the event concludes.

For more details and to register, visit the EBC event page.


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Onye Dike is a staff writer at Net Zero Compare.