Exciting new conference announcement, a test for the Texas grid, and more big announcements and great analysis!

First, we are excited to announce the Marcellus Power Conference!  If you deal with power generation challenges & opportunities in the Northeast, please plan on joining us at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh on October 21-22, 2026 where we will discuss this once-in-a-lifetime infrastructure boom.  Time-to-power is the focus now, and this is where you can meet those who need power and those who can provide it in the Northeast.  Sponsorship and registration are now open.

So now there are two must-attend events focused on power (not only for data centers, but also for oilfield electrification, bitcoin power, manufacturing, etc.).  Mark your calendars (and budgets) to make sure participate in June in Midland and in October in Pittsburgh!  For those interested in sponsoring at both, contact Pete Cook (pete@the-power-connection.com) to discuss package deals.

Turning to Texas, given the freezing temperatures forecast this for weekend, this will be an interesting test for data center power.  Those relying on the grid risk curtailment events (particularly due to weather-related emergencies).  We pray that this weekend is nothing like Uri back in 2021!

We’re thrilled to announce that PROPWR is returning to the 2nd Annual Permian Power Connection Conference as a Platinum Sponsor!  They will also be hosting the oh-so-popular espresso trailer by their booth in Midland this June 8-9!  If you see a short, pudgy bald guy drinking cortado after cortado at the conference, that will be me (Pete Cook).  Please say hello!

We are starting to really dive into the agenda for the 2nd Annual Permian Power Connection Conference.  If you have any topics (or speakers) you would like to see on the agenda, please send a note to power@the-power-connection.com with your suggestions.

And now, the news…