Good grid citizens: a new mandate for data centers

Being a good grid citizen is no longer optional. Around the world, regulators, utilities, and communities are calling for data centers to play a more active role in supporting grid resilience, enabling renewable integration, and maintaining power quality. The industry must evolve from being a passive energy consumer to a proactive energy partner.

This paper is written for data center business professionals and sustainability leaders, seeking a concise, high-level guide to the forces reshaping energy strategy in digital infrastructure. Discover what it means to be a good grid citizen, why regulators are raising expectations, and how leading operators are turning compliance into competitive advantage.