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Large commercial and industrial (C&I) customers and data centers are driving significant changes in how utilities plan, operate, and invest in their systems. From 24/7 clean energy commitments to ultra-high reliability expectations and rapid load growth, these customers are reshaping the utility-customer relationship. This topic explores how utilities are partnering with C&I customers and data center operators on capacity planning, interconnection, energy-as-a-service models, and decarbonization strategies. Sessions will cover tailored rate structures, grid infrastructure needs, and the role of utilities in enabling sustainable, scalable growth for these critical sectors.
Core Concepts Discussed
- High-load customer engagement
- Mission-critical power needs
- Ultra-high reliability expectations
- 24/7 clean energy commitments
- Power quality and resiliency for data centers
- Capacity planning for large C&I growth
- Utility partnerships for custom solutions
- Load growth from hyperscale data centers
- Electrification of industrial processes
- Green tariffs and bespoke rate structures
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