The Critical Role of Existing Generation in Responsible Data Center Development 

MACo’s 2026 Summer Conference Solutions Showcase features thought leaders and industry experts presenting resources and best practices to assist local governments. Check out this session hosted by Constellation! 

About Constellation: 

At Constellation, they’re building tomorrow’s clean, reliable energy while generating power to meet the demands of today. Constellation is securing America’s energy future by producing clean, reliable energy to meet today’s demands while building capacity to meet the energy needs of tomorrow. And Constellation is committed to living their purpose every day through shared values that guide our work and benefit their customers, their communities and the nation. 

Electricity Provider & Gas Supplier | Constellation 

SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE SESSION:

Title: The Critical Role of Existing Generation in Responsible Data Center Development 

Description: Existing power generation plays a critical role in enabling responsible data center development by providing the reliable, dispatchable power required for 24/7 operations. As data center demand accelerates—driven by AI and digital infrastructure—grid capacity expansion often lags, making existing generation assets essential for bridging near-term supply gaps and maintaining reliability. Continued operation of firm power sources, including nuclear, natural gas, and other dispatchable resources, is essential for counties to maintain grid stability while new infrastructure is developed. Join this session to learn how leveraging existing generation helps avoid delays tied to interconnection and transmission buildout and how, ultimately, integrating current assets with future clean energy investments is key to counties’ goals of balancing growth, reliability, cost, and sustainability in data center deployment. 

Date: 8/14/2026 

Time: 10:45 AM – 11:15 AM 

Be sure to register for MACo’s Summer Conference to attend this session and many more! 

MACo’s Summer Conference, “Build What’s Next,” will be held at the Roland Powell Convention Center in Ocean City, MD, on August 12-15, 2026. 

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