Summary

The conversation around US data centers and the huge amounts of energy they require typically focuses on how challenging it is for developers to secure grid connections. But access to power is only one piece of the puzzle. A more lasting issue is the impact data centers have on the power grid after they connect. AI hyperscalers, battery makers, software companies, utilities, and grid operators have different commercial interests when it comes to data center flexibility, but share a common interest in making AI compute more energy-efficient.

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