Utility Dive•2 days ago
Efficiency first: A fast track to capacity in the era of hyperscalers
Key Takeaway
Prioritizing demand-side management offers a cost-effective strategy to meet growing capacity needs from hyperscalers, potentially deferring or avoiding expensive new infrastructure.
AI Summary
- •Efficiency experts advocate for prioritizing Demand-Side Management (DSM) to defer or avoid billions in new infrastructure investments.
- •This strategy aims to mitigate risks for utilities and customers, potentially leading to more stable or lower energy costs by reducing the need for new generation and transmission.
- •For large power consumers like hyperscalers, this implies opportunities for cost savings through active DSM participation and a potential shift in grid investment priorities away from traditional generation assets.
Topics
capacity-marketdatacenterpolicytransmission