Distributed solutions to large load growth

About this episode

The episode discusses the growing electricity demand in Minnesota and the U.S. and the importance of meeting this demand with clean energy solutions through distributed energy.

Electricity demand is growing in Minnesota and across the country. Much of this growth is coming from large electricity users such as hyperscale data centers, electrified industrial processes, and beyond. It is crucial that these new electricity needs be met with clean energy solutions — not with new fossil generation. Join us for a conversation about how distributed energy solutions can help meet growing electricity demand while also creating opportunities to strengthen workforce and supplie...

Topics covered

• electricity demand
• clean energy
• distributed energy solutions
• workforce development
• hyperscale data centers

Keywords

• electricity demand
• clean energy
• distributed solutions
• data centers
• industrial processes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fresh Energy

Places: Minnesota, United States

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