Data Centers and the Grid
Forward in Energy Forum
Event Details
Date
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time
4:30-5:15 p.m.
Location
Description
The rapid expansion of data centers could create an unprecedented surge in energy demand, reshaping an electric grid built over the past 150 years. How does the addition of hyperscale data centers affect current grid reliability and future planning? What solutions are being explored to maintain reliability and affordability?
Join us to explore the impacts of data centers on power systems—both real-time operations and long-term build out of resources for the grid.
Join us to explore the impacts of data centers on power systems—both real-time operations and long-term build out of resources for the grid.
Cost
Free
Contact
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-890-0946 or email outreach@energy.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Tuesday, October 13, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.