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#DYK: Generative AI models demand approximately ten times the electricity of traditional internet inquiries. Increased power demand will continue to grow as #AI expands. In a new report released today by EPRI, it is projected that data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030—more than double the amount currently used. This report notes that in the U.S., renewed electric load growth is being driven by data centers, industrial onshoring, and electrifying transportation, among others. Clusters of new, large point loads are testing the ability of electric companies to keep pace. “The data center boom requires closer collaboration between large data center owners and developers, utilities, government, and other stakeholders to ensure that we can power the needs of AI while maintaining reliable, affordable power to all customers” said EPRI Vice President of Electrification and Sustainable Energy Strategy David Porter. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/efq7waeV https://lnkd.in/e7y8i_y8

The EPRI Climate READi team and researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) collaborated on a recent project to predict how the risks of hurricane-induced power outages are expected to evolve based on climate changes. The findings included high-level estimates of changing risk under a potential worst-case climate scenario. The results can help power companies and other stakeholders better understand how to prepare, mitigate potential damage, and protect the locations expected to be under the greatest risk. 📰 Learn more in this article by Utility Dive: https://lnkd.in/eU-4zKEv 🗺 See the interactive map: https://lnkd.in/e5zwFeM6 📱 Learn more about EPRI’s Climate READi here: https://lnkd.in/eqvyeD4U

The WINDTWIN project, an European project involving our subsidiary EPRI Europe, was recently featured in the Irish Tech News. This #HorizonEurope project aims at revolutionizing wind power production forecasting and management.  WinDTwin brings together a consortium of 13 entities across seven countries, aiming at revolutionizing wind power production forecasting and management.  Clément Jacquet, senior researcher at EPRI Europe specializing in wind farm optimization, highlighted the institute's dedication to driving innovation in offshore wind energy. "EPRI Europe’s participation in WinDTwin highlights our commitment to driving innovation to tackle the challenges and opportunities in offshore wind energy. We will leverage our extensive knowledge of wind farm operations to help optimize maintenance planning for both the short and long term and, in parallel, collaborate to help the wind farms provide essential support services”. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/dmemMTb4

EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor recently spoke at Eurelectric’s Power Summit 2024 about the global power demand, driven in part by the growing needs of AI/data centers, electrification, and onshoring manufacturing. Thanks to Eurelectric for inviting EPRI to speak, and for publishing a summary of Mansoor’s remarks earlier this month. “Ten to fifteen percent of the grid is built to supply demand for 1% of the time, or 87 hours in a year. We’ve got to change that,” said Mansoor. View the full Eurelectric article here: https://lnkd.in/e6ZqVpXH Mansoor’s remarks come as EPRI recently released a data center analysis, focused on U.S. #AI and data center energy consumption. The report found data centers could consume up to 9 percent of U.S. electricity generation by 2030—more than double the amount currently used. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/efq7waeV

EPRI Europe is participating in the EU-DREAM project, an #HorizonEurope project aiming at bridging the digital divide in energy. Learn more about its participation at https://lnkd.in/dBwUV89C #EnergyMarkets #AI

In today’s rapidly evolving cyber landscape, safeguarding utility systems is more critical than ever. EPRI has been selected to lead five critical projects, leveraging our expertise and the capabilities of our research labs. These projects, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), focus on key cybersecurity areas including: • Automated cyberattack prevention and mitigation • Security and resiliency by design • Authentication mechanisms for energy delivery systems • Automated methods to discover and mitigate vulnerabilities • Cybersecurity through advanced software solutions We are collaborating with both utilities and universities, including Salt River Project (SRP), Southern Company, Con Edison, Ameren, Virginia Tech, and Penn State University, to enhance the security and resilience of our energy infrastructure. Learn more about why national security agencies, including the FBI, are more concerned now than ever about cybersecurity in our latest article, "How Collaborative Research Bolsters Utility Cyber Security." https://lnkd.in/eb9G_Y2i

The EPRI Current returns to the Electrification 2024 exhibit hall for more Voices of Electrification. Watch or listen as host Samantha Gilman interviews electrification and sustainability experts Adam Gromis, Global Lead Sustainable Mobility, Uber; chelsea sexton, Sr. Advisor, DOE Loan Programs Office; Lincoln Wood, Electrification Policy Manager, Southern Company; and Kasia Izdebska, Sr. Manager Enterprise Innovation, Ontario Power Generation. From transportation electrification to energy infrastructure, they discuss how advancements in electrification and clean energy technologies are shaping the future. View the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eYXSnrNs View Part one of the EPRI Current Voices of Electrification here: https://lnkd.in/eUbJYiib. For more EPRI current episodes go here: https://lnkd.in/e_7HvdHk.

EPRI is pleased to announce a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) focused on cooperative research for the management of used #NuclearFuel, including its storage and transport. The scope of the research will include used nuclear fuel from existing reactors and potential future used fuel from advanced reactors. Paul Murray, DOE’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Spent Fuel and High-Level Waste Disposition and EPRI’s Joseph Faldowski, PMP, Senior Program Manager, Fuel & Chemistry, signed the agreement earlier this week while participating in a DOE-hosted nuclear industry meeting. Read more about the MOU here: https://lnkd.in/gyjdahUe

In EPRI's latest insight report, researchers study global and U.S. models to extract regional-specific steps for crafting practical, viable, and cost-effective strategies. #Decarbonization is not a one-size-fits-all solution—it requires different approaches for different regions and local energy operations. The study, using IPCC and EPRI's Low-Carbon Resources Initiative (LCRI) data, highlights key factors such as differences in wind and solar resource quality, CO2 storage, policy design, and other elements that can influence the path to net-zero. Authored by Steven Rose and Anahi Molar-Cruz, this resource aims to help remove uncertainty and provide a scientific basis for which to develop climate policy and company strategy and communication.

In a new article from IEEE Electrification Magazine, EPRI’s Jackie Baum explores how inexpensive industrial computing and secure telecommunications are advancing control of microgrid assets. These microgrids, operating in tandem, could help improve grid reliability, power outage recovery times, and the use of distributed energy resources.   As the number of microgrids increases, so will the need to optimize them. By coordinating nested and series-connected microgrids, the article explains, we can enhance the reliability of distribution systems and support critical operations that pave the way for a more resilient and reliable energy future.  Check out the full article to learn more 📢  https://lnkd.in/eKaSZJZW