@techreport{bibcite_36509, keywords = {Data center}, author = {Thomas W Kirchstetter and Sarah Josephine Smith and Arman Shehabi and Dale A Sartor}, title = {DOE Data Center Load Flexibility Workshop Summary}, abstract = {
On November 1, 2024, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hosted a DOE workshop on data centers{\textquoteright} growing energy demands and grid impact. Forty-nine participants, including industry and regulatory experts, explored demand flexibility strategies like load shifting and on-site energy solutions. While opportunities exist, barriers such as regulatory complexity and high costs remain. The workshop emphasized public-private collaboration, standardized approaches, and meaningful incentives to encourage the adoption of flexible practices.
}, year = {2025}, month = {01/01/2025}, }