As demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, data center projects face increasingly complex and shifting legal, commercial, and policy considerations. This multidisciplinary webinar will provide a practical introduction and overview of the key issues shaping today’s data center development market and share insights from experienced advisors who will help stakeholders understand the key issues for the successful planning, permitting, and development of data center facilities in jurisdictions across the country. Drawing on perspectives from energy, real estate, environmental, policy, regulatory, and litigation practitioners, the speakers will discuss emerging risks, rapidly evolving trends, and significant opportunities affecting data center projects nationwide.
Please join BakerHostetler and Pine Cove Strategies for this timely webinar, which will cover:
- Policy Issues Affecting AI and Data Center Developments – Hon. George P. Bush, former Texas Land Commissioner and CEO and Managing Partner of Pine Cove Strategies
A strategic policy perspective on the growing role of federal and state governments in regulating the development of AI and digital infrastructure projects, including load growth, grid reliability, infrastructure investment, regulatory priorities, and government relations. - Energy Contracts and Regulatory Issues – David Proaño, Partner, BakerHostetler and Glenn Benson, Partner, BakerHostetler
Experienced and practical insights into power procurement, the negotiation of load study and utility service arrangements, federal and state regulatory approvals, large load tariffs, and the evolving legal issues impacting electric utilities that are driving data center development and operational decisions. - Real Estate and Site Development – Landon Sullivan, Partner, BakerHostetler
Key considerations for identifying, securing and developing data center sites, including real estate acquisitions, leasing, land use, zoning, incentives, and infrastructure access. - Environmental and Permitting Considerations – Martin Booher, Partner, BakerHostetler
Practical guidance on environmental risks, permitting requirements, compliance obligations, and sustainability issues that can affect data center siting, development, and operations, including emergency generation and behind-the-meter generation projects. - Enforcement and Litigation Risk – Adam Baas, Partner, BakerHostetler
Practical legal strategies for addressing local community issues, local political dynamics, zoning and entitlement challenges, and environmental justice concerns that can affect data center siting and approvals.
1.0 hour of CLE credit is pending in CA, CO, FL, NJ, NY, ND, PA, TX, GA, IL, OH and OK. Other states may be available upon request.
For questions, please contact energyevents@bakerlaw.com.
