Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
AI may move at digital speed, but the infrastructure behind it does not.
In this episode of Power Onward, Kim talks with Patricia and Dawn about the growing pressure data centers are putting on the power grid. As AI adoption accelerates, data centers are demanding more power than existing infrastructure was ever designed to handle. Patricia and Dawn break down what is driving that surge, why utilities are struggling to keep pace, and how the industry is rethinking the role of power in modern data centers.
The conversation explores how data center operators are adapting in real time through bridge-to-grid strategies, onsite generation, and new approaches to reliability. Patricia and Dawn also share how Cummins is helping customers navigate fast-changing energy demands with dependable power solutions, deep technical expertise, and global support.
Show notes: cummins.com/en-na/news/2026/06/10/powering-data-center-surge
AI may move at digital speed, but the infrastructure behind it does not.
In this episode of Power Onward, Kim talks with Patricia and Dawn about the growing pressure data centers are putting on the power grid. As AI adoption accelerates, data centers are demanding more power than existing infrastructure was ever designed to handle. Patricia and Dawn break down what is driving that surge, why utilities are struggling to keep pace, and how the industry is rethinking the role of power in modern data centers.
The conversation explores how data center operators are adapting in real time through bridge-to-grid strategies, onsite generation, and new approaches to reliability. Patricia and Dawn also share how Cummins is helping customers navigate fast-changing energy demands with dependable power solutions, deep technical expertise, and global support.
Show notes: cummins.com/en-na/news/2026/06/10/powering-data-center-surge
