Apr 24, 2025
Smaller, Public Utilities See Growth Potential in Data Centers, but There Are Risks: APPA | Utility Dive
Smaller, Public Utilities See Growth Potential in Data Centers, but There Are Risks: APPA | Utility Dive
Utility leaders can attract large loads while mitigating risks for existing customers.
Smaller, not-for-profit utilities have worked productively with data center operators for decades and have in some cases helped their communities evolve into significant IT hubs, Nurani and Taylor said.
In north-central Oregon, Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District nearly quadrupled its annual revenues from $32 million in 2016 to $120 million in 2024 and expects to reach $300 million “in the next few years,” CEO and General Manager Roger Kline said on an APPA podcast in July.
Read the full article by Utility Dive.
Marketergy's take on interconnection constraints from data centers.
With the continued increase in demand for power through data centers, utilities are starting to feel the pressure despite opportunities meet the needs of AI infrastructure. Utility Dive does a great job of outlining what energy experts suggest to mitigate risks and increase revenue for smaller utility companies and coops.
Utility leaders can attract large loads while mitigating risks for existing customers.
Smaller, not-for-profit utilities have worked productively with data center operators for decades and have in some cases helped their communities evolve into significant IT hubs, Nurani and Taylor said.
In north-central Oregon, Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District nearly quadrupled its annual revenues from $32 million in 2016 to $120 million in 2024 and expects to reach $300 million “in the next few years,” CEO and General Manager Roger Kline said on an APPA podcast in July.
Read the full article by Utility Dive.
Marketergy's take on interconnection constraints from data centers.
With the continued increase in demand for power through data centers, utilities are starting to feel the pressure despite opportunities meet the needs of AI infrastructure. Utility Dive does a great job of outlining what energy experts suggest to mitigate risks and increase revenue for smaller utility companies and coops.
Utility leaders can attract large loads while mitigating risks for existing customers.
Smaller, not-for-profit utilities have worked productively with data center operators for decades and have in some cases helped their communities evolve into significant IT hubs, Nurani and Taylor said.
In north-central Oregon, Northern Wasco County People’s Utility District nearly quadrupled its annual revenues from $32 million in 2016 to $120 million in 2024 and expects to reach $300 million “in the next few years,” CEO and General Manager Roger Kline said on an APPA podcast in July.
Read the full article by Utility Dive.
Marketergy's take on interconnection constraints from data centers.
With the continued increase in demand for power through data centers, utilities are starting to feel the pressure despite opportunities meet the needs of AI infrastructure. Utility Dive does a great job of outlining what energy experts suggest to mitigate risks and increase revenue for smaller utility companies and coops.
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