Why Data Centers Are Moving to Power-Rich Locations

Why Data Centers Are Moving to Power-Rich Locations Building big campuses in power-rich locations. That's the approach at EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, which is developing data center campuses in six sites across the US, including a $17 billion campus in Louisa County, Virginia. EdgeCore's strategy is guided by CEO Lee Kestler, who has deep experience in both the data center and energy sectors. Kestler has held leadership positions at data center operators Exodus, DuPont Fabros and Vantage Data Centers, as well as stints in the energy industry at NextEra Energy and Oak Ridge Labs. Host Rich Miller talks with Kestler about building AI infrastructure in a power-constrained world, the transition to liquid cooling, and the importance of partnerships with utilities and communities. Here's an overview of our conversation: 00:00 - Intro: Building Data Centers for the Long Term 01:00 - Meet Lee Kestler and EdgeCore 05:20 - EdgeCore 2.0: Bigger Ambitions, Bigger Campuses 08:30 - Navigating the Data Center Power Crunch 10:15 - Going Long on Power in Priority Markets 15:00 - Data Center Design, Liquid Cooling and the AI Transition 18:25 - Why Mesa has Emerged as a Data Center Hub 21:45 - EdgeCore's Strategy in Virginia 27:50 - The Evolution of Ashburn and Data Center Alley 31:30 - The New Geography of Power 37:15 - How Data Centers are Laying the Groundwork for Nuclear SMRs 40:00 - What's Next for EdgeCore? ----------------------------------------------------------------------- At Data Center Richness we demystify technology and explain why data centers matter, and what comes next for the Internet, cloud computing and AI. Host Rich Miller is a journalist and analyst who has been covering the data center sector for 25 years. Subscribe to our channel for more insights:    / @datacenterrichness   NOW ON SUBSTACK! Check out the Data Center Richness Substack: https://datacenterrichness.substack.com/ On the Web: Data Center Richness https://datacenterpodcast.com/ LINKS FROM THIS SHOW: EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure https://edgecore.com/ Follow Lee Kestler on LinkedIn   / michael-welch-0a7b092b   Follow Rich Miller on LinkedIn   / datacenterfrontier   RELATED VIDEOS: What's Next for Data Center Investing?    • What's Next for Data Center Investing?   Mastering High-Density Cooling    • How Aligned is Tackling the Data Center De...   How Will Data Centers Be Different in 2030?    • How Will Data Centers Be Different in 2030?   All video by Data Center Richness. Supplemental music via Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/60o8qx