Online Webinar
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 11:00-12:00 AM PT / 12:00-1:00 PM MT / 1:00-2:00 PM CT / 2:00-3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Andrea Salazar (Michaels Energy) and Jared Casey (Michaels Energy)
Fee: Free to All
The AESP Southwest Chapter invites you to a free webinar for all AESP members. Data centers are reshaping utility planning across the region. This session unpacks what that means for policy and energy strategy.
Presenters: Andrea Salazar and Jared Casey of Michaels Energy will share firsthand perspectives on data center growth, including key data center classifications, utility load forecasting practices, strategies to avoid overestimating future energy needs, and emerging regulatory developments.
Student Research Spotlight
The session also features research from our Student Initiative winner. This work was developed in collaboration with AESP chapter mentors.