Data Centers, Nuclear Power and Broadband A one-day conference exploring AI and Broadband Infrastructure Early Bird ONLY $145 Thursday, March 27, 2025 | Washington, DC The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on America’s energy grid, drawing new attention to the energy-hungry expansion

Some want a national framework to prevent compliance challenges and market uncertainty.

Former Energy and Commerce Chairman to work on nuclear energy policy

X-energy has been developing small modular reactors in an effort to offer more flexibility and reliability.

Noted Constellation’s Three Mile Island restart currently a year ahead of schedule

Latta says that investing in nuclear energy is necessary to support the rapidly growing digital grid.

Resolution heads to the Senate as Republicans push to reverse Biden-era regulations.

This event previewed the upcoming in-person 'Data Centers, Nuclear Power, and Broadband Summit' conference on March 27

The bill aims to fast-track the process for studying and approving nuclear reactor projects.

Iowa governor also plans to sign an executive order to create a Nuclear Energy Task Force in the state.

One seeks to overturn Trump's emergency energy declaration, the other targets Biden's methane gas fee.

Federal energy analysts say the U.S. has generated more nuclear electricity than any other country.

Believes FERC currently poses too many regulatory hurdles

Lawmakers clashed over NEPA reforms as they warned regulatory delays could stall billions in clean energy and broadband projects.

Subcommittee hearing discussed future energy needs for AI infrastructure.

The summit is first time the world has 'had such a broad international discussion in one place on the future of AI,' said Mozilla vice president.

With AI driving huge energy needs, some states see an opportunity

The maker of ChatGPT put out an RFP for land, electricity, engineers and architects in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

Expects tech companies to play a key role in nuclear investment

Wright called for stewardship of oil, natural gas and coal, but also nuclear power, hydropower, wind, solar and geothermal energy.

AI data centers have spurred proposals to bring nuclear power plants out of retirement and develop small modular nuclear reactors.

The U.S. currently produces more crude oil than any nation in history, according to the Energy Information Administration.

The summit will provide key insights into the evolving relationship between power generation, data centers, and broadband infrastructure.

Trump's theory of the economy is that the American left foolishly turned its back on domestic energy production.

Making AI more efficient could be less taxing on the environment, experts say, even if its huge electricity needs are not going away.

Amazon Web Services is building next to the Susquehanna nuclear plant in eastern Pennsylvania. Utilities say that's not fair.

But any boost for fossil fuels could be short-lived, given needs for Artificial Intelligence.

'Stargate will be building the physical and virtual infrastructure to power the next generation of advancements in AI,' Trump said.

NTIA has already been working to streamline permits for programs under the broadband infrastructure law.

Nuclear energy gained momentum as a green solution to data centers' rising power demands.

Wright has argued that the climate movement around the world is 'collapsing under its own weight.'

Trump, rather than Biden, could get to tell Americans that he built the country back better.

Online giant wants nuclear power to keep data centers running amid AI processing demands.

Tester has supported bringing broadband to rural areas, while sometimes opposing Democratic proposals to tighten energy industry rules.

'Ports are the linchpin to America’s supply chain,’' Biden said in a speech at Dundalk Marine Terminal Tuesday.

Besides the climate law, Biden-Harris are seeking to spend billions in projects approved under the infrastructure law and the CHIPS Act.

Broadband experts cautioned against alternative technologies under BEAD.

Data centers are driving power demands but few seem to want data centers near them.

The world is watching America’s presidential election November 5, and tonight’s debate may be the only face-off.

Artificial intelligence only tech or telecom issue mentioned by Harris in acceptance speech.

The platform links together investments in broadband infrastructure with policies promoting semiconductors and green energy.

Just as crypto has emerged as a tech and infrastructure issue with a heavily Republican tilt, advanced energy may serve a similar role for Democrats.

It's hard to imagine a greater contrast on any issue – including immigration –between the current GOP and the Democratic Party.

Tech companies are reporting higher greenhouse gas emissions.

The idea behind 'Made in America' is to combine reindustrialization, national security, reviving left-behind places, cheering up blue-collar workers and reducing carbon emissions.

The Biden Administration facilitated 21 state commitments to prioritize increasing energy grid capacity.

Data centers are expected to grow to 6% of American energy consumption by 2026

Fiber can connect city systems to make them more efficient.

Biden Administration’s Investing in America initiative is investing billions of dollars into domestic manufacturing.

Private investments need to support federal money going to infrastructure projects across the United States.

With government action, America can reindustrialize itself, bolster national security, revive left-behind places and reduce carbon emissions.

The program instructs applicants on best practices to write winning grant applications.

The U.S. accounts for just 10 percent of electric vehicle production and 7 percent of battery production.

Register by June 9 to purchase a day-long pass for just $199; Breakfast Club members pay just $49.

The event will examine how domestic procurement requirements will impact a historic wave of federal funding for infrastructure.

How can broadband providers electrify their installation processes and support the push for green energy?

Advances for the green economy in the Inflation Reduction Act rely upon smart grid infrastructure.

Braodband Breakfast is tracking each state's BEAD grant application window.

Braodband Breakfast is tracking fixed wireless access subscriptions.

Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscriptions.

Braodband Breakfast is tracking wireline broadband subscribers by technology.

March 16, 2021 – Democratic lawmakers have introduced a $312 billion bill that would boost broadband, clean energy and public health infrastructure. The Leading Infrastructure For Tomorrow’s America Act, or LIFT America Act, was introduced Monday and is backed by all Democratic members of the House’

February 3, 2021 – The problem with electric vehicles has always been that they don’t have enough battery to achieve a decent driving range at a reasonable cost, a group of experts said on a panel discussion on January 26 led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. That’s why electric cars have been eyed a

January 5, 2021 — The digital divide afflicting the United States has become even more apparent throughout the pandemic, repositioning the issue of universal broadband access to the forefront of many Washington policy agendas, including that of President-elect Joe Biden. The Biden presidential campa

August 19, 2020 — Members of the Rural Caucus and the Native American Caucus of the Democratic Party made calls for modernizing broadband and energy infrastructure during caucus meetings on Tuesday. As part of the Democratic National Convention, members of the Rural Caucus opened their meeting by ob

“There is no better way to stimulate our economy and create millions of good paying jobs than to modernize our badly aging infrastructure, especially now that millions of Americans have lost their jobs due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pa

June 30, 2020 — “Broadband has got to be the order of the day, going forward,” said Rep. James Clyburn, D-S.C., during a Tuesday webinar hosted by the Northern Virginia Technology Council. The webinar centered on the leadership Clyburn has exhibited in a slew of arenas, particularly, technology poli

June 29, 2020 — In a meeting of the House Rules Committee, Republicans said that even if the INVEST in America Act passed in the House, it would be dead on arrival in the Senate. The bill provides nearly $500 billion in funding for transportation infrastructure and broadband construction. Calling it

June 22, 2020 — On Monday, House Democrats announced the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion infrastructure bill aimed at creating millions of jobs, while rebuilding American communities with infrastructure that is “smarter, safer and made to last.” The bill aims to address long-standing disparities

WASHINGTON, September 16, 2015 – A movement to make cities “smart” by using the power of broadband and information technology processing power is reaching critical mass, with the White House on Monday announcing a comprehensive initiative to support municipal efforts. Coinciding with the Smart Citi

As data centers proliferate, Nuclear Energy is potentially ready for a revival.

The rapid rise of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has placed an unprecedented strain on America’s energy grid.

Cryptographic technologies and blockchain ledgers are driving a new era of decentralized finance.

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2013 – Several leaders of microgrid initiatives from around the country spoke on the successes of their projects at the National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid on Thursday. First, Tom Vosburg, Policy and Project Manager for Fort Collins Utilities Light and Power

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2013 – A panel discussion held Wednesday afternoon addressed advances in smart grid technology as well as the challenge ahead for the future, at the 10th annual National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid. Jason Wilson, Senior Vice President of Business Management an

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2013 – A group of experts gave a presentation on the role of smart cities in advancing smart grid and other energy efficient technology at the National Town Meeting on Demand Response and Smart Grid on Thursday morning. Eugenie Birch, Chair of the Graduate Group in City Planning

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2013 – The status of the development of the national smart grid and its relationship to broadband buildouts was the center of discussion at the June 2013 Broadband Breakfast Club. The concept of smart grid is a marriage of intelligence and communications, said David Wollman, Dep

June 17, 2013 – The smart grid and broadband go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. And yet why is it so hard to get electric utilities and broadband experts to dialogue on the role that electric companies can play in expanding super-fast broadband? Tomorrow’s June 2013 Broadband Breakfast Club

Washington, Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 –  BroadbandBreakfast.com will hold its June 2013 Broadband Breakfast Club event: “Advanced Energy, Smart Grid and Fiber to the Home: Using Advanced Energy to Jumpstart Fiber Builds” on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at Clyde’s of Gallery Place, 707 7th St. NW, Washi

Fiber-optic technology is the gold standard for home or commercial broadband, and powers wireless connectivity, too.

Mobile communication has become a central part internet connectivity.

The internet has the potential to impact, and also to enhance, society's democratization.

Section 230 is sometimes called the 26 words that created the internet.

The infrastructure necessary for advanced energy also powers the infrastructure necessary for high-speed internet.

Whether broadband providers may prioritize delivery of bits by the entities they own is a divisive topic.

Open Access networks separate network operations from internet services. Ownership may also be separate from operations.

The pandemic has prompted a new era of funding for broadband infrastructure.

Because Rural America is often the least-connected region in the country, ensuring coverage is central to BEAD.

Wireless technologies are critical for mobile communications, and for being able to reach remote locations.

Satellite broadband remains an option those areas beyond the reach of fiber, terrestrial or mobile wireless.

The Universal Service Fund, codified in 1996 with the Telecommunications Act, remains the foundation of universal access.

Data Centers and Cloud Computing rely upon robust and high-speed upload and download internet speeds.

Tribal leaders say the federal government has failed to uphold its trust responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of Native American tribes.

The 5G wireless standard promises breakthrough in capacity, speed and dynamic spectrum-sharing capabilities.

Wireless Internet Service Providers play an important role in delivery of fixed wireless broadband.

We need humans to make digital inclusion work.

Technology, particularly broadband access and adoption, plays a vital role in K-12 and secondary education.

The innovations of telehealth and mobile health care has transformed medicine and health care.

Ensuring that emergency communications are enabled with broadband is the next frontier in public safety.

Broadband internet service allows many people to work from almost anywhere.

Digital locks and keys are necessary, but not sufficient, to ensure cybersecurity.

The scourge of robocalls is making America's once-vaunted telephone network less trustworthy.

The BEAD program is implemented by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration of the U.S. Commerce Department.

The last three years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of communities building publicly-owned, locally controlled infrastructure.

The entire concept of privacy has been transformed by broadband and the internet.

Accurate broadband mapping and data has been central to America's broadband buildout.

Cities of the future rely on high-speed internet access and advanced fiber and wireless connectivity.

Self-driving cars are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.

Drones and airborne transportation are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.

Antitrust has been re-invigorated by concern over the power of big technology, media and telecom companies.

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other.

Social media plays a powerful force in the lives of most adults and teenagers.

Debates about the role of free speech have been transformed by broadband internet services.

Semiconductors are the world’s new oil.

Whether licensed, unlicensed or shared, radio frequency spectrum is the critical resource for wireless communication.

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2011 President Barack Obama reaffirmed the nation’s need for a Clean Energy Standard (CES) during a speech at Georgetown University Wednesday, once again raising questions about how smart grid technology will fit into that future. Implicit in bringing on a wide range of clean e

WASHINGTON, November 24, 2009 – The Department of Energy will provide more than $7 million to fund two Pennsylvania projects that are focused on advanced technologies that could be used to help build a more efficient electrical grid.

WASHINGTON, November 23, 2009 – The Federal Communications Commission plans to hold a field hearing on energy and environmental issues this month at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The hearing, which will take place on November 30, will focus “on how broadband can help the nation achieve

WASHINGTON, November 15, 2009 – The government of the United Kingdom defined the term “carbon neutral” this month after holding a public consultation on the subject. The Department of Energy and Climate Change, which was established in 2008 [http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/about/about.aspx],

WASHINGTON, October 29, 2009 – Under regulations recently finalized by the Environmental Protection Administration, large sources and suppliers in the U.S. must collect accurate and timely emissions data of greenhouse gases. Information technology firms see big opportunities to find innovative solut

Network Neutrality was the key sticking point in a Tuesday presidential debate, by proxy, between two former chairmen of the Federal Communications Commission chairmen: Reed Hundt and Michael Powell.