In this Quick Shot episode of Energy Espresso, host Dave Bosco opens with a moment of gratitude and a story about a special coffee cup from his daughter.

 He then unpacks major shifts in power generation and rising data center demand, spotlighting a Berkeley Labs study that projects a surge in energy use by 2029.

From natural gas’s critical role to bold moves by Blackstone and NRG, and the accelerating impact of AI, it’s a sharp, high-level view of where energy is headed.

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00:00 Welcome to Energy Espresso

00:08 The Importance of Gratitude

00:59 Today's Topic: Data Center Dynamics

01:31 Coffee and Energy: A Perfect Blend

03:48 The Gas Boom in Data Centers

06:45 Natural Gas: The Future of Power Generation

11:08 Blackstone's Major Acquisition

12:29 NRG's Strategic Moves

15:58 Global Power Generation Trends

21:46 Upcoming Events and Conferences

23:59 Closing Thoughts