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Interesting article from Bisnow covers the recent collaboration between tech giants, developers, and utilities on a breakthrough approach that integrates flexibility and “islanding” capabilities into #datacenters to ensure they can operate independently during grid stress or power outages. Allan Schurr, PE also offers his perspective on the need for resilient, flexible solutions, pointing out that the time is now for data centers to take advantage of proven distributed energy resources (#DERs) for reliable #powergeneration. Cooperation like this is absolutely essential for the future of our power-hungry #digitalinfrastructure, and we’re excited to see how EPRI's DCFlex initiative can benefit the industry. Check out the article and learn how these groups are exploring new ways for data centers to function autonomously while enhancing grid stability. https://bit.ly/4fxTn28 #datacenterflexibility #energyresilience #gridstability #microgrids #generators

“[𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳] 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘦, "𝘐 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘌𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘙𝘰𝘤𝘬. 𝘞𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘶𝘺𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘯.” – María Belén Garza, H-E-B Many businesses in Texas experienced prolonged downtime when #HurricaneBeryl made landfall this summer. But not H-E-B. They just so happen to be one of our customers who benefited from the 8,200 total hours of backup power we provided at 168 sites across the state. María Belén Garza, H-E-B Business Development Manager–Energy, recently sat down with Pete DiSanto and Paul Andrews to discuss H-E-B's decade-long partnership with Enchanted Rock and how our natural gas #generators have kept them prepared for extreme weather, long-duration outages, and other unexpected issues with grid reliability. Watch the interview and find out how H-E-B’s initial fleet of 30 #microgrid systems has transformed into a #resiliency strategy that includes 190 installations providing uninterrupted power for their stores in Texas. https://bit.ly/48rGKDx

The 2024 Microgrids & Energy Resilience Summit gets underway tomorrow, hosted by the Defense Strategies Institute. The event brings together experts from the United States Department of Defense, the federal government, and the energy industry to explore the integration of distributed energy resources (#DERs) into our defense energy ecosystem. If you are attending, you don’t want to miss Paul Froutan's panel discussion on the critical need for black start capability, especially in high-stakes environments like military installations. 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Wednesday, October 30 | 1:50 – 3 pm Cost-effective backup power is essential to the energy security and efficiency of any operation. We’re proud to have been deemed an Awardable solution on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, which means our natural gas #microgrids are an approved technology for keeping our US military and defense installations mission ready. #energyresilience #generators #cleanenergy #militarysupport

This POWER magazine article by Darrell Proctor makes it clear that relying on coal plants to power large loads like manufacturing operations and #AI-driven #datacenters is a step backward for the #energytransition. But it's also time to rethink the critical role #nuclearpower can play in providing carbon-free, reliable power for these continuous loads. However, nuclear energy isn't designed to ramp up quickly to meet peak demand. As Allan Schurr, PE points out in the article, we need an immediate solution for the rising power demand until nuclear comes online. And that’s where our natural gas #microgrids can provide flexible, dispatchable capacity to cover the demand spikes and maintain grid reliability. Check it out and learn how we should balance #cleanenergy resources with the need for rapid response to avoid coal-fired #powergeneration 👉 https://bit.ly/3Yhvg0O #sustainableenergy #energyresilience #gridstability #generators

The rising popularity of #microgrid systems is transforming how businesses manage energy costs, lower their emissions, and ensure reliable power. As this article from Microgrid Knowledge explains, it’s especially true for grocery store chains and the communities they serve. For Enchanted Rock, our partnership with H-E-B has been a game changer, allowing their stores to remain open during long-duration storm outages and provide essential resources when customers need them most. Check out the article to learn why more grocers are embracing microgrids and how a smarter, more resilient energy future can benefit both the environment and local economies. https://bit.ly/40aSIPE #energyresilience #sustainability #cleanenergy #generators

The struggle is real! #Texas is home to one of the country’s fastest growing #datacenter markets, and the rising demand for power has the state’s grid infrastructure caught in the middle. This article from Bisnow looks at how this new load growth is making the grid more vulnerable, and it also has ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas, and state lawmakers looking at various ways to secure reliable and affordable capacity to help stabilize the grid. The article includes Allan Schurr, PE's perspective on the demand challenge ahead and points to the value of on-site #powergeneration as a solution for large-scale energy consumers. Give it a read to learn more about the dynamics that are impacting data center growth in Texas 👉 https://bit.ly/4h9spQ4 #datacenterflexibility #microgrids #generators #gridsupport

Clever article from Sean Fleming at Clean Energy Review, comparing Uber’s impact on the taxi industry to the adoption of distributed energy resources (#DERs) that are transforming the way our grid infrastructure operates. From smart thermostats and electric vehicles (#EVs) to our natural gas #microgrids, DERs are a game changer by providing flexible, reliable power during peak periods. Check out the article and find out how these systems are helping to reduce the need for costly infrastructure upgrades and lowering the overall cost of electricity. Read the full article here 👉 https://bit.ly/4h7eWIn #gridsupport #powergeneration #resiliency #generators

The DCAC Live show draws thousands of attendees who are dedicated to improving the #datacenter industry and finding #sustainable solutions for our #digitalinfrastructure. In Pete DiSanto's latest LinkedIn article, he and Hannah Harrer share their takes on both the event and all the buzz around industry topics like collaboration, #powergeneration, and natural gas. You can give it a read here 👉 https://bit.ly/3NprvRC #DCACLive2024 #cleanenergy #datacenterflexibility #microgrids #generators

The #datacenter boom is transforming the landscape of cities across the US, and Atlanta is emerging as a key player in this growing industry. This article shared by Government Technology tracks the recent surge in data center construction there, as well as the investment opportunities, policy framework, and power demands associated with a rapidly growing #digitalinfrastructure. As Allan Schurr, PE points out in the article, data centers are becoming exponentially larger and more power-hungry, and our flexible, scalable natural gas #microgrids play a critical role in meeting the demand for electricity and ensuring resilience. It's an informative read that covers all the variables related to new data center construction, so check it out 👉 https://bit.ly/3zWMSXw #datacenterflexibility #powergeneration #cleanenergy #generators

A big thank you to JSA: A Branding, PR, Digital Marketing & Event Planning Agency for talking with Thomas McAndrew at #Yotta2024 and sharing his insights on solving power gridlock in the #datacenter industry. Set aside some time to watch it and find out how flexible, scalable backup #powergeneration can help data centers meet rising demands and provide much needed capacity back to the grid. #datacenterflexibility #microgrids #generators #AI #digitaltransformation