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Power, Water, and Risk: Data Center Demands on Utilities

As AI and cloud infrastructure drive rapid data center development, utilities are facing unprecedented demands often equal to the needs of a midsized city.

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NewGen Strategies

May 2025

NewGen helps utilities and communities navigate these challenges with strategic insight, clear communication, and impartial analysis.

We help clients:

  1. Understand the full scope of data center infrastructure requirements.
  2. Balance short-term opportunities with long-term risks.
  3. Engage stakeholders in informed, balanced decision-making.
  4. Develop scalable plans that protect existing ratepayers.

Data centers don't wait—but utilities can't afford to rush. We help you find the right balance, protecting community interests while enabling sustainable growth.

Watch our experts discussion on managing the demands of large-load data centers.

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