Somehow I Manage – March 2025 – [Energy Management Network Community Manager Digest]

Thank you for checking out the Energy Management Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of energy efficiency, demand management, and grid flexibility. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.

Get to Know Your Community Members – This Month’s Member Spotlight

Spotlight: Rafael Herzberg

What sets Energy Central apart from other online industry outlets is the true community-level feel. To highlight that aspect, this spot each month will feature a quick profile of one of your fellow Community Members for you to get to know and inspire you to reach out to them: leave a comment on their recent Energy Central content, follow their profile, and build a new connection in the industry!

Name and Title: Rafael Herzberg, Consultant energy affairs

Topics of Focus: Energy management, Utility businesses

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Top Content This Month

Severe Weather Is Challenging Home Energy Efficiency – Solutions and Strategies for 2025 by Emily Newton

With severe weather becoming more frequent, homeowners are facing new challenges in maintaining energy efficiency. This article explores cutting-edge solutions and strategies to keep homes resilient and energy-smart in 2025.

“Various factors drive more frequent and intense weather events, from extreme heat waves to devastating storms. These shifts put unprecedented pressure on home energy efficiency as residents rely more on heating, cooling and backup power during unpredictable conditions.”

Read the full article and leave a comment or question for the author here

Power Grab Part 6: AI Data Centers and the Grid by Judy Knight

As AI data centers multiply, their insatiable energy demand is reshaping the power grid—who will control the balance? This video dives into the tug-of-war between tech giants, utilities, and regulators over the future of AI-driven electricity consumption.

“PLMA Presents: Power Knowledge, Demystified in 5 mins, a weekly 5-minute clip of global energy industry highlights with Energy Expert and Author Peter Kelly-Detwiler.”

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Using Demand Flexibility to Manage Data Centers & AI by Syd Bishop

As AI-driven data centers push energy demand to new heights, can demand flexibility be the key to balancing the grid? This article explores how utilities and tech giants are leveraging smart strategies to manage soaring electricity needs.

“According to Goldman Sachs, AI is poised to drive a 160% increase in power usage for data centers. In response to this, before leaving office the Biden Administration signed an ambitious executive order that helps ensure much-needed infrastructure for advanced AI operations like large-scale data centers.” 

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Recent Q&A in the Community

Q: When customers come to you asking how they can cut their energy costs, what do you suggest? [National Cut Your Energy Costs Day]

Read submitted answers and or add your own!

Q: In addition to reducing customers energy bills, has anyone estimated the value proposition of having VPPs participate in ancillary services markets?

Read submitted answers and or add your own!

Relevant Recent Episodes of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast

Episode #177: “Powering Data Center Alley” with David Schleicher, President & CEO, Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]

Episode #174: “Embracing the Future of Residential Energy Management” with Prasanna Venkatesan, EVP of Strategy and M&A of Landis+Gyr Americas, and Arch Rao, Founder & CEO of Span [an Energy Central Power Perspectives™ Podcast]

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