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Demand for power-intensive infrastructure like data centers and advanced manufacturing is accelerating, challenging the status quo trajectory of the U.S. energy system. Long grid interconnection timelines, rising reliability risks, and macroeconomic uncertainty are making it harder to get power where it’s needed, when it’s needed. In this environment, a flexible, forward-looking approach is no longer optional; it’s essential.
A wave of artificial intelligence data center development is raising concerns about an electricity reliability crisis for the nation’s largest power grid. But with this surge of planned data centers, industry experts question whether the power grid serving this region can handle the tsunami of new development headed its way without significantly increasing the risk of blackouts.
In operations and maintenance, we often rely heavily on checklists, preventive maintenance schedules, and original equipment manufacturer manuals, believing that reliability can be guaranteed by what is documented. But seasoned leaders know the truth: reliability doesn’t come from paper; it comes from people.
Every day across North America, tens of billions of cubic feet of natural gas are either stranded without infrastructure or burned off through flaring during oil and gas operations. At Enchanted Rock, we’re partnering with gas producers to do something different: capture that wasted gas and convert it into clean, reliable power at the point of production.
Backup power is often viewed as a necessary compromise – a reliability layer that runs counter to carbon-reduction goals. But with today’s advances in technology, sourcing, and emissions transparency, that perception is changing. When designed intentionally, backup power can become a net positive for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
Enchanted Rock announces the appointment of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors, bringing together unmatched experience in energy markets, capital formation, and digital infrastructure. These strategic additions bring expertise in energy markets, policy and digital infrastructure, positioning the company for continued expansion as demand for reliable power intensifies across the energy and digital infrastructure landscape.
A recently published New York Times article raised some valid concerns about the infrastructure demands tied to rising electricity use. But it misses a key point: not all data centers are grid liabilities. In fact, data centers with behind-the-meter (BTM) generation and a commitment to demand response or interruptible tariffs can actually help reduce stress on the grid and lower energy costs for everyone.