08.13.2026
Powering Data Center Growth: Evaluating Reciprocating Generation and Other Behind-the-Meter Strategies
Every day, utilities are responding to enormous energy demand. In July 2026, hourly peak load in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) reached 91.1 gigawatts (GW), surpassing the previous record in 2023 by 6%. Natural gas generation supplied nearly half of the electricity needed during that peak. This demand will only continue to grow […]
07.07.2026
Unlocking Data Center Development Through Behind-the-Meter Power
Unlocking Data Center Development Through Behind-the-Meter Power Data centers have quickly become a strategic priority for the U.S. economy. As AI, cloud computing, and digital business operations accelerate, the facilities that support them are being asked to scale at an unprecedented pace. But that growth depends on one increasingly constrained resource: power. Access to power […]
06.24.2026
Small Modular Reactor Design: Principles and Considerations
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are reshaping nuclear-energy strategies. SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors with a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit. This is roughly one-third the output of the currently operating nuclear power plants. Microreactors (10MW or under) can be factory-assembled, shipped by road, rail or barge, and then installed on site. […]
06.17.2026
Planning Through Supply Chain Challenges: A Pragmatic Approach for Energy Owners
Supply chain challenges and disruptions are reshaping the energy industry and changing how owners plan, procure, permit, and deliver complex energy projects. Lead times for certain pieces of equipment, like transformers—essential components for AI data centers and the electrical infrastructure that powers them—are averaging backlogs of one to four years. At the same time, labor […]
06.09.2026
Turning the Power Delivery Lifecycle into a Competitive Speed Advantage
Electricity demand is rising quickly as large load customers, particularly data centers and advanced manufacturers, expand in certain high-growth regions. Some markets are seeing major transmission and substation expansion, while others are beginning to face longer interconnection timelines and tighter capacity constraints. That creates a very different project environment than owners faced even a few […]
04.24.2026
Five Benefits of a Modern Distribution Grid
AI data centers, social demands, modern energy sources, increased technology requirements – reliable energy is non-negotiable and utilities across the country are overhauling their grid to create a smarter, more reliable, modern system. There are large, tangible benefits for both utilities and their customers. Here are five benefits of a modern distribution grid: 1: Reliability […]
03.19.2026
Data Center Power Fundamentals
Data center power is now a foundational pillar of the global digital economy, enabling the uninterrupted flow of commerce, communications, and critical services. With electricity consumption already comparable to that of entire nations and demand from digital technologies projected to double by 2030, power strategy has become a board-level consideration. In this environment, even brief outages […]
02.04.2026
Data Center Design: 8 Core Principles
Lost revenue, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage can ripple across every facet of data center operations, turning a momentary outage into a multimillion-dollar setback that erodes competitive standing. However, a seemingly small improvement in data center design can be the difference between meeting strict SLAs or facing costly penalties. Let’s look at data center architecture […]
01.15.2026
ENERCON’s President, Robert Bryan, speaks with David McCall on The QTS Experience Podcast
Challenges and Solutions for Increasing Energy Production Robert Bryan, President of ENERCON, joined David McCall on The QTS Experience Podcast for an extensive discussion on the environment for energy demand and the growing opportunities to meet our country’s energy needs. With increased energy demands from Data Centers and Industry, there’s a Nuclear Renaissance with opportunities […]
