Optimize Data Center Operational
Flexibility to Help Strengthen the Grid
The demand for energy to power data centers is increasing, largely driven by the rapid expansion of AI. EPRI’s DCFlex Initiative will demonstrate how data centers can support and stabilize the electric grid while improving interconnection and efficiency.
The initiative will drive a shift creating a blueprint for data center stakeholders, utilities, market operators, technology innovators, and policymakers to adopt. The initiative aims to deploy five to ten large-scale flexibility hubs, each a living laboratory demonstrating innovative strategies for integrating data centers with the grid under various conditions to facilitate widespread adoption and replication.
To learn more and to join us, contact Anuja Ratnayake: aratnayake@epri.com
Powering Intelligence: AI & Data Center Energy Consumption
According to a recent study released by EPRI, data centers could consume up to 9% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030—more than double the amount currently used.
Utility Experiences and Trends Regarding Data Centers
Providing power for data centers is a growing challenge for the electric power industry. This report summarizes a industry survey to assess present utility data center service requests, processing, and integration into load forecasting.
DCFlex: Data Center Flexible Load Initiative
EPRI's Data Center Flexible Load Initiative (DCFlex) aims to demonstrate how data centers can support and stabilize the electric grid while improving interconnection and efficiency.
DOE Recommendations on Powering AI and Data Center Infrastructure
The DOE’s SEAB Working Group on Powering AI and Data Center Infrastructure has examined options for supporting growing power demands reliably and affordably without harming existing customers and while limiting greenhouse gas emission impacts.
DCFlex Brochure
The Initiative will drive a shift creating a blueprint for data center stakeholders, utilities, market operators, technology innovators, and policymakers to adopt.
INITIATIVE MEMBERS
Compass DataCenters
Constellation Energy
Duke Energy
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Meta
New York Power Authority
NRG Energy
NVIDIA
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
PJM Interconnection
Portland General Electric
QTS Data Centers
Southern Company
Vistra Corp.