Energy Webinar - Data Centers

The ACEC WI Energy Committee is excited to present a free webinar about the massive role of data centers! The event will be eligible for 1 PDH and feature a presentation followed by Q&A. This is a free event but please register to receive the login information.

Data Center 101

Speaker: Chris Brown, HDR

This presentation will offer a 101-level understanding of data centers, explaining their definition and essential role. It will delve into the factors fueling their increasing demand and outline key operational requirements, including fiber connectivity, power and water consumption, and backup power requirements. Furthermore, the presentation will explore the challenges and adaptations of the electrical grid in response to data center growth, as well as what the industry is doing to support the grid now and into the future.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the growing importance of data centers.
• Discover what role engineers will play in developing these new sites.
• Learn what the future might look like as these data centers expand.