Data Center Power Direct
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Dear POWER subscriber,

Welcome to the inaugural edition of DATA CENTER POWER Direct, POWER's newest monthly e-letter dedicated to the intersection of digital infrastructure and the electric grid. As data centers reshape electricity demand around the world, we're launching this publication to help you stay ahead of the trends, technologies, and policy developments driving this rapidly evolving sector.

DATA CENTER POWER Direct will usually arrive in your inbox on the first Wednesday of every month, bringing you the latest on hyperscale projects, grid interconnection challenges, on-site generation strategies, cooling innovations, and the regulatory landscape shaping where and how these facilities get built. This e-letter complements our Data Center POWER eXchange event—coming to Washington, D.C., Sept. 30–Oct. 1—as part of POWER's expanding coverage of this fast-growing space. We're glad you're here.

Sincerely,
Aaron Larson
Executive Editor
POWER
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