​The rapid growth of data centers is creating both significant opportunities and new challenges for electric cooperatives. Join us to explore the latest industry developments, emerging opportunities​ and key considerations for co-ops serving data center customers.

We will also review the new NRECA Large Loads and Data Centers Learning Hub​, a central resource designed to help electric co-ops evaluate, plan for​ and serve data centers and large loads.

We will discuss:

• Emerging industry trends: What's driving data center growth, where development is occurring, and how evolving power requirements are influencing the electric utility industry.
• Opportunities and challenges for co-ops: Key considerations related to power supply, infrastructure investments, rates and contracts, reliability, and protecting existing members.
• NRECA resources and insights: An overview of the Large Loads and Data Centers Learning Hub, including practical tools, research​ and lessons learned from co-ops navigating large load opportunities.