Claire Inan
Water Program Manager, Data Center Site Development Meta
Seminars
Wednesday 11th March 2026
Utility Panel: Evaluating How Utilities Are Delivering Sufficient Power Across Regulated vs Deregulated Western Markets
11:50 am
- Evaluating utility options in regulated vs deregulated markets: who to engage, what processes to follow, and how to navigate options available
- Understanding how to collaborate with utilities and when independent power producers (IPPs) or retail energy providers (REPs) are required to meet aggressive deployment timelines
- Assessing how utilities are expanding substation and grid infrastructure, and who owns that project risk
Multi-Region Panel
Thursday 12th March 2026
Case Study: Meta’s Approach on Planning, Tracking & Reducing Construction Water Use to Secure More Responsible Data Center Delivery
12:00 pm
- Aligning early with municipalities to secure responsible water sourcing while strengthening local infrastructure
- Modeling construction water demand accurately and integrating circular water solutions onsite to reduce potable water use through reuse, reclamation, and capture
- Tracking water use in real time to ensure plans remain active, accountable, and adaptable during construction
- Optimizing construction decisions continuously to minimize impact as site conditions, sequencing, and climate change
