Clean Energy Solutions for Data Center Demand

Across the U.S., data centers are driving rapid new power demand for the first time in decades, with real consequences for costs, reliability, and emissions. This webinar will highlight a set of innovative solutions — including on-site and procured clean energy sources, flexible operations, and technologies to free up grid capacity — that can mitigate costs and ease grid strain, rather than compounding it, across locations.
  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    07-07-2026

  • Time (GMT/BST)

    18:00 - 19:00

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    Scheduled

Join the WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center for a discussion with developers, utilities, and technology providers about practical approaches and technologies that can quickly and affordably get more clean energy into the grid, deliver benefits and minimize harm to communities, and meet the looming challenge of rising demand.

Speakers: 

  • Jeff Bladen, Head of Energy, Verrus
  • Bill Messner, Senior Infrastructure Program Director, Portland General Electric
  • Daniel Padilla, Strategy and Business Development Lead, EmeraldAI
  • Michelle Levinson, Senior Manager, WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center
  • Lori Bird, U.S. Director, WRI Polsky Energy Center (moderator)

Contact details

Education Provider

World Resources Institute (WRI)

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10 G Street NE, Washington

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