EFI Foundation 328d ago

This EFI Foundation (EFIF) hosted Minnesota energy stakeholders on May 28, 2025 to explore the growing electricity demands driven by data centers and AI in the state. With earlier projections showing energy use declining, new forecasts predict sharp increases–posing new challenges and opportunities. Fireside Chat: - Ernest J. Moniz, Founder & CEO, EFI Foundation - Ryan Long, President, Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Panel Discussion: - Margaret Cherne-Hendrick, CEO Fresh Energy - Joe Fowler, Business Manager, LiUNA LU 563 - Ryan Hentges, CEO, Dakota Electric - Sydnie Lieb, Assistant Commissioner, MN Department of Commerce - Anne Schwagerl, Vice President, MN Farmers Union Moderated by: David Foster, EFIF Distinguished Associate Follow us on socials: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/efi-foundation/ X - https://x.com/EFIFoundation Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/efifoundation.org Learn more about the event: https://efifoundation.org/insights/events/energy-demand-jobs-and-growth-mn/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://efifoundation.org/newsletter/ #energydemand #datacenters #minnesota #cleanenergy #cleanenergytransition