As Mid-Atlantic utilities face unprecedented strain, data centers are turning to hybrid

power models, onsite generation, and emerging technologies to secure reliable capacity

and optimize efficiency. This session breaks down which alternative options are viable

across the Mid-Atlantic, which are still emerging, and how to evaluate them without

risking stranded investment.

This workshop will gather experts to discuss:

• Balancing PUE performance, carbon intensity, and capital risk in alternative power investment decisions to determine the long-term ROI
• Exploring how virtual, physical, and community-scale PPAs can hedge long-term energy costs
• Comparing what’s feasible across Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York where grid constraints, permitting rules, and fuel access vary