Lights out: Data Centers and the Coming Strain on the Electric Grid
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 7:00 PM PDT – 8:00 PM PDT
San Diego, CA
Hosted by The Social Study
📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 ⏰ Talk at 7:00 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM) 📍 North Park — San Diego 🧠 Featuring Kristen van de Biezenbos, a Professor of Law focused on energy law, environmental justice, and electricity regulation. Her work examines how utilities and electricity systems plan, price, and govern growing power demands, including those from data centers, connecting grid infrastructure and regulation to broader questions of affordability, reliability, and equity. Please note: The venue doesn’t have an age restriction, so everyone is welcome to join. Location details will be shared after registration.
Agenda
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00 PM PDT – 7:00 PM PDT
Doors Open
Doors open — come early, grab a drink, and meet someone new!
Tue, Apr 28, 7:00 PM PDT – 8:00 PM PDT
Evening Lecture
Lecture kicks off at 7:00 PM — grab your seat and let’s dive in.