New challenges arise with the increase in energy demands of data centers. Issues such as availability of power in different locations, delays in renewable energy projects, and disputes over who should bear the cost of infrastructure upgrades. In this article, CRA’s Margarita Patria discusses the importance of fair cost allocation for energy infrastructure and highlights the role AI can play in improving energy generation and distribution.
Win-win tariff design and commercial considerations for data centers and utilities
Today’s data centers may well be the most distinctive single customer loads electric utilities have seen in decades. As sizes and numbers grow, it’s...