Can data center growth put pressure on electricity supply for residential customers during storms or outages? In this AWE Energy Exchange Q&A, Catherine Bond, Vice President of Commercial Operations at NOVEC, discusses how the utility approaches grid planning as data center demand continues to grow. Catherine explains the importance of forecasting, careful planning, and reducing speculative projects in the queue. She also shares how NOVEC works to connect new customers responsibly while maintaining reliable service for its existing customers. Watch the full Q&A to hear Catherine’s perspective on data centers, grid reliability, and responsible load growth. Want to hear more insights from leaders shaping the future of energy? Join us for an upcoming AWE Energy Exchange Lunch & Learn: https://awenergy.org/events/ #AWEnergy #WomenInEnergy #DataCenters #GridReliability #ElectricGrid #EnergyDemand #EnergyIndustry #Utilities #PowerGrid