UCS experts will present findings from their Data Center Power Play analysis, which explores how data center electricity demand can impact our electric grid through different policy scenarios. Studying states in the Midwest specifically, they will also talk through the electricity system cost impacts and health and climate costs associated with data centers, while discussing how state policy and regulation can affect affordability. Join AEC staff, Maria Fernanda Chavez, and Brady Watson Wednesday, July 29 at 11 a.m. EDT.

Maria Fernanda Chavez is a Senior Analyst for the Union of Concerned Scientists’ Climate and Energy program. In this role, she focuses on the capabilities of renewable energy technologies and the importance of equitable and justice-centered policies for a clean energy transition. She has been featured on Wisconsin Public Radio, 27 WKOW and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for her original analysis on the economic, health and climate impacts of data center load growth in Wisconsin. She has also written for Utility Dive and been quoted in The Bay State Banner on equitable battery storage implementation.

Brady Watson is the Campaign Officer for the Climate & Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. In his role, Brady supports the program’s work in Midwestern states, federal regulatory and legislative work, and state implementation work. He also leads the energy program's outreach work on data centers. After freelancing in the film and television industry, Brady worked as a civic engagement coordinator for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, where he managed organizing efforts around fuel efficiency standards.

This free webinar is part of AEC's Energy, Environment, and Equity Forum.