Powering Innovation: Aligning Energy Investment with the Digital Economy

The United States is undergoing a once-in-a-generation shift in electricity demand — driven in large part by the extraordinary growth of data centers, AI development, and cloud infrastructure. These digital engines are vital to national competitiveness, economic growth, and everyday life. But delivering on their promise requires a power system that can grow with them — reliably, affordably, and sustainably.

In this episode of Energy Solutions, EPSA President Todd Snitchler sits down with Aaron Tinjum, Vice President of Energy at the Data Center Coalition, to discuss how the data center sector is planning for the future, where it intersects with power markets and energy policy, and how competitive energy providers can help deliver the electricity infrastructure that meets this historic moment. They explore how to scale reliable generation, improve permitting, align regulatory frameworks, and ensure that both consumers and innovators benefit from a modern, responsive electricity system.

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