Connect | New York // DCD Talks beyond the grid - Minimizing time to power with Carson Kearl | Enverus

Waiting for utility transmission upgrades and multi-year interconnection queues, the traditional model for data center energization, is no longer compatible with the breakneck speed of AI-driven demand. To stay competitive, developers must pivot from a "passive ratepayer" mindset to an "active power producer" strategy.

Join Carson Kearl to explore how to bypass traditional grid constraints by leveraging distributed generation and high-level policy arbitrage. We will break down specific, underutilized utility provisions and state-level regulatory "fast-tracks" that allow developers to energize sites in months rather than years