Allison Clements

Lucia Tian, a clean energy leader at Google; Matt DeNichilo, a power investment expert; and Allison Clements, a former energy regulator, discuss the energy demands of AI and data centers. They explore how to meet rising electricity needs while advancing decarbonization. The conversation highlights the potential role of nuclear power, the importance of innovative renewable solutions, and the regulatory challenges facing the evolving electric grid. Collaboration between tech companies and energy regulators emerges as vital for a sustainable future.

Allison Clements, a former FERC commissioner with a strong focus on environmental law, shares her insights on grid modernization challenges. She discusses the critical need for regulatory updates and innovative technologies to integrate clean energy. Clements critiques outdated planning methods and emphasizes the importance of a collaborative national approach for infrastructure investment. The conversation also explores the role of distributed energy resources in enhancing grid reliability and efficiency, drawing lessons from successful implementations like Australia’s rooftop solar.

Allison Clements, former FERC commissioner, and Tyler Norris, a doctoral researcher at Duke University, dive into the implications of the DOE's push to fast-track interconnection for large loads. They discuss how this proposal could standardize interconnection procedures and shift jurisdiction from states to federal authority. The conversation covers the potential for hybrid facilities, required durations for load flexibility, and how these changes could both enhance and complicate grid integration. With expert insights, they unveil the future landscape of digital infrastructure.