Summary
The Master in Law Program proudly presents its annual lecture. This panel explores the intersection of datacenter growth and challenges to the energy infrastructure. The explosive growth of generative AI and cloud computing is driving demand for large-scale datacenters, placing unprecedented pressure on the U.S. electric grid, energy infrastructure, climate and clean energy goals, as well as consumer pricing. With a focus on Pennsylvania,
Panelists
will discuss how this unprecedented demand is reshaping energy systems and challenging regulatory frameworks, prompting innovative legal and regulatory strategies.
A pre-event reception will be held from 4:00-5:15 PM in Davis Student Union, Golkin Hall, Penn Carey Law.
Panelists
Timothy Burdis (ML’23), Director of State Policy Solutions, PJM Interconnection
Stephen M. DeFrank, Chairman, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Ray Fakhoury, Manager, Energy Policy, AWS Public Policy
Devin McDougall, Senior Attorney, Clean Energy Program, Earthjustice
Moderated by Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Sponsor
Penn Master in Law Program