Accelerating the deployment of flexible, responsible AI.
What we stand for
Unlocking power for innovation while protecting energy affordability and reliability.
The AI Energy Management Alliance (AEMA) exists to champion policies that recognize flexible AI as a grid-enhancing resource. We advocate for solutions that prioritize speed-to-power while protecting energy reliability and affordability—to accelerate U.S. innovation while being good stewards to local communities.
Our solutions
Pathways to power-flexible AI.
The AI Energy Management Alliance brings together diverse technologies that enable AI data centers to flexibly control their power draw from the grid. Here are a few examples among many such technologies:
Computational flexibility
Flexible facilities can shift, pause, or limit select computing jobs during periods of peak demand, reducing grid strain while meeting AI performance standards.
Storage
Energy storage resources can provide valuable power in a pinch, reducing load on the grid during peak hours.
Generation
On-site generation allows data centers to meet their power needs without placing increased pressure on the grid.
What we propose
Advocating for smart solutions to unlock capacity on a reliable, affordable power grid.
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Results-based
Policies should reward flexibility regardless of underlying technology, based on verified performance—including speed, duration, and predictability.
Results-based
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Expedited interconnection
Flexible AI data centers should secure accelerated interconnection to support reliable grid operations and the nation’s expanding compute needs.
Expedited interconnection
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Leadership at the state and federal level
Policymakers can demonstrate leadership in ensuring the benefits that AI flexibility provides are incorporated into grid policy at all levels of grid governance.
State and federal level
EPRI’s DCFlex partners demonstrate data center flexibility around the world
A consortium of AI and energy leaders have proven data center flexibility in demonstrations around the world to provide relief whenever the grid is strained, such as when air conditioners surge on a hot summer day in Arizona or when 1 GW of tea kettle use spikes at halftime of the football in the United Kingdom.
NVIDIA, Emerald AI, and partners launch 100-MW power-flexible AI factory
The NVIDIA AI Factory Research Center in Manassas, Virginia, in partnership with Emerald AI, Digital Realty, EPRI, PJM, and Dominion Energy, is proving at commercial scale in 2026 that AI workloads can dynamically provide relief during periods of peak grid strain.
Google integrates 1 GW of demand response capacity with U.S. utilities
Google successfully integrated 1 GW of demand response capacity into long-term energy contracts, shifting or reducing energy demand to make electricity systems serving their data centers more affordable and reliable.
Our proof points
We’re not speaking in hypotheticals—power-flexible AI is already here.
NVIDIA, Emerald AI, and partners launch 100-MW power-flexible AI factory
The NVIDIA AI Factory Research Center in Manassas, Virginia, in partnership with Emerald AI, Digital Realty, EPRI, PJM, and Dominion Energy, is proving at commercial scale in 2026 that AI workloads can dynamically provide relief during periods of peak grid strain.
Google integrates 1 GW of demand response capacity with U.S. utilities
Google successfully integrated 1 GW of demand response capacity into long-term energy contracts, shifting or reducing energy demand to make electricity systems serving their data centers more affordable and reliable.
EPRI’s DCFlex partners demonstrate data center flexibility around the world
A consortium of AI and energy leaders have proven data center flexibility in demonstrations around the world to provide relief whenever the grid is strained, such as when air conditioners surge on a hot summer day in Arizona or when 1 GW of tea kettle use spikes at halftime of the football in the United Kingdom.
Why it matters
Power flexibility goes hand-in-hand with reliable, affordable energy growth.
Optimizing the existing grid allows us to unlock 100 GW from our existing power system.