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How to be a good grid citizen

Rethinking the relationship between data centers and the power grid

As global demand for digital services grows, data centers have become critical infrastructure. This has also resulted in them becoming some of the largest consumers of electricity on the planet. By 2030, their share of global power consumption is expected to triple, putting unprecedented strain on already stressed grid systems.

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.

As such, we need to explore how advanced technologies such as grid-interactive UPS systems, intelligent microgrids, and smart energy management platforms are making this transformation possible. With the right infrastructure, data centers can not only reduce their impact on the grid - they can help stabilize it, lower energy costs, and accelerate decarbonization too.

We set out to develop a roadmap to a more sustainable, intelligent, and integrated energy future - one where data centers are not just connected to the grid, but committed to improving it.

Read 'How data centers can become good grid citizens'

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.

Read 'Data center as a good grid citizen'

 A detailed exploration of the technologies and grid-code requirements enabling smarter, cleaner, and more resilient data center power systems.

Learn how grid-interactive UPS, microgrid controls, and energy analytics can transform backup systems into active assets that deliver real-time stability, flexibility, and value.