Today's Power Talk is a conversation about the scale change of power consumption, heat and energy loss, and complex interplay of regional differences.

Power Talk is a series of conversations about the changing electric grid and the challenges and opportunities for grid operators, large power consumers, and the general public.

Contact the hosts: podcast@petersonpower.com

All episodes: https://www.petersonpower.com/power-talk

Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

AI is driving explosive electricity demand. We break down data centers, grid capacity, generation limits, and what unprecedented load growth means for the future.

Contact the hosts: podcast@petersonpower.com

All episodes: https://www.petersonpower.com/power-talk

Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight

Today's Power Talk is titled Artificial Intelligence Fueling the Need for Bridge Power.

It's a conversation between Greg and I. We define the term Bridge Power, discuss present and projected electric demand, nationally as well as within California and Oregon specifically.

We take a close look at the power needs of data centers driven by artificial intelligence technologies.

Contact the hosts: podcast@petersonpower.com

All episodes: https://www.petersonpower.com/power-talk

Intro music: Guitar Toon by Calyman http://ccmixter.org/people/Lemoneight