Distributed solutions to large load growth

Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast

Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast
Distributed solutions to large load growth
Mar 23, 2026 Season 7 Episode 2
Fresh Energy

Electricity demand is growing in Minnesota and across the country. Much of this growth is coming from large electricity users such as hyperscale data centers, electrified industrial processes, and beyond. It is crucial that these new electricity needs be met with clean energy solutions — not with new fossil generation.

Join us for a conversation about how distributed energy solutions can help meet growing electricity demand while also creating opportunities to strengthen workforce and supplier diversity.

Guests: 

Tim Hade, Air Force veteran and Co-Founder, Scale Microgrids
Will Mulhern, Director, Electricity, Fresh Energy
Mark Sebree, President, Sebree Consulting 

Moderator:
Shubha Harris, Chief Equity Policy Officer, Fresh Energy 

Fresh Energy’s mission is to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies. Together we are working toward a vision of a just, prosperous, and resilient future powered by a shared commitment to a carbon-neutral economy. Learn about Fresh Energy's work and our bold "Vision 2030: Fresh Energy's Strategic Framework" at our website fresh-energy.org.


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