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The data center boom is driving a massive surge in electricity demand, raising a critical question: does rapid digital growth have to mean higher energy costs for everyone else? The short answer? It doesn’t have to. In the latest edition of Energy Forward, Suzanne Leta, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at Fluence, explores why protecting energy affordability is a matter of system design, and how battery storage can help get it right. Suzanne breaks down how updated policy frameworks, smart tariff structures, and strategically deployed energy storage can help meet data centers’ power needs quickly while also benefiting consumers. By using batteries to shape load, shave peaks, relieve congestion, and make better use of existing grid infrastructure, we can help power the digital economy without compromising affordability or reliability. 👇 Read Suzanne’s full article below and subscribe to Energy Forward so you never miss what’s next. #energystorage #datacenters