EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 32 MIN
🎙️ Episode 8 Title: Gridlocked Growth: Powering AI, Data Centers & What Comes Next
from The Clean Energy Edge · host russbp
In Episode 8 of The Clean Energy Edge, host Russ Bates is joined by Peter Kelly, Managing Partner at Red Tree Engineering, to tackle the rapidly growing energy demands of AI and data centers—and what it means for the grid and generation mix. From transmission bottlenecks to interconnection delays, Peter shares real-world insight from the front lines of project development and design. They discuss: Why power-hungry data centers are reshaping infrastructure planning The reality of grid constraints and temporary energy workarounds What a future-ready generation mix really looks like—including gas, batteries, and SMRs How developers and utilities can prepare for what’s coming next If you're in energy, infrastructure, or site development—this one's for you. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform. #CleanEnergy #DataCenters #GridConstraints #AI #EnergyTransition #SMRs #EnergyPolicy #TheCleanEnergyEdge
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In Episode 8 of The Clean Energy Edge, host Russ Bates is joined by Peter Kelly, Managing Partner at Red Tree Engineering, to tackle the rapidly growing energy demands of AI and data centers—and what it means for the grid and generation mix. From transmission bottlenecks to interconnection delays, Peter shares real-world insight from the front lines of project development and design. They discuss: Why power-hungry data centers are reshaping infrastructure planning The reality of grid constraints and temporary energy workarounds What a future-ready generation mix really looks like—including gas, batteries, and SMRs How developers and utilities can prepare for what’s coming next If you're in energy, infrastructure, or site development—this one's for you. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform. #CleanEnergy #DataCenters #GridConstraints #AI #EnergyTransition #SMRs #EnergyPolicy #TheCleanEnergyEdge
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🎙️ Episode 8 Title: Gridlocked Growth: Powering AI, Data Centers & What Comes Next
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