About Session
AI-driven data center development is creating urgent questions for investors. Even as it’s become a major driver of industrial, investment and government policy, it remains challenging to assess risks and identify best practices for engagement purposes. This boom is bringing a surge in power-thirsty data centers, but the energy needs and climate footprint remain a moving and often hazy target. Affected communities and allied organizations across the country are increasingly vocal about consequences from the data center build-out, as it impacts local air quality, water, grid reliability, health, and utility bills. In this session we will explore the current state-of-play for this critical issue and discuss engagement tools and options for two key industries: electric utilities and tech companies.