Data Center Summit Day 2 - Onsite Power Generation Technology Solutions
May 14, 2026 - Day Two
Agenda Highlights: Powering Data Centers & Grid Expansion -ONSITE POWER GENERATION
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Networking
Breakfast and informal networking with developers, hyper scalers, designers, utilities, policymakers, investors, and technology providers.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Balancing Affordability & Reliability Remarks
Rajiv Bazaj, Vice President, Energy & Sustainability Solutions, Constellation LinkedIn
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Hybrid Energy Systems- The importance for data center expansion
Michael (Mick) Gilbert, PE, CEM (Moderator), Board Member, Decarb Summits
- Has led strategic investments and pilots in energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and smart-building technologies across a $100 M affordable housing portfolio. A Cornell‐trained Professional Engineer and MBA, he brings deep expertise in sustainability, resource optimization, and cleantech strategy to both real estate operations and impact investing. LinkedIn
Peter Hoegler, Associate Director, EDF Power Solutions North America Powering data centers & co-locating infrastructure. LinkedIn
Hassan Saleh, CEO, VTV Energy
- He specializes in closing critical infrastructure gaps through high-impact power solutions. At the 2026 Data Center Summit, he addresses "Hybrid Energy Systems" as a vital catalyst for large-scale facility expansion. Currently overseeing an 11.5GW portfolio across the United States, Hassan focuses on delivering the reliable, "always-on" capacity required to overcome utility constraints and support the next generation of hyperscale development LinkedIn
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Coffee & Networking
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) solutions
Peak shaving, resiliency, and fast-response grid support.
Jon M. Williams, Chairman & CEO, Viridi
- He leads the industry in fail-safe battery energy storage systems, advancing a zero-carbon future. Recognized as an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®, he has driven significant company growth and innovation. A member of Endeavor, Jon is committed to using business to address economic and environmental challenges caused in part by industrial decline. Previously, he led OSC Holding, focusing on environmental remediation and redevelopment of former industrial sites. LinkedIn
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Bring your own capacity for data centers
Scott Donachie (Moderator), CEO, Decarb Summits LinkedIn
Matthew Carmody, Director of Digital Infrastructure, Voltus
- Matthew drives sales for Voltus within the data center and federal/military segments. He works with data centers to maximize their value in demand response and evangelizes Voltus's Bring Your Own Capacity product for those looking to speed up interconnection in exchange for offering grid flexibility. Before joining Voltus, Matt was an organizational leader in start-ups, real estate, and the Air Force; leading go-to-market and operations teams domestically and internationally. LinkedIn
11:30 AM – 11:50 AM | Fireside Chat
Onsite Power Generation Turnkey Solutions-Power plant as a service
David Deutsch, COO, New Power Solutions LinkedIn
11:50 AM – 12:20 PM | Unique Capital Strategies: Exploring proven methods of preserving or recycling capital while retaining site control
Larry Skennion (Moderator), CEO, Green Panther Advisory LinkedIn
Brian Tormey, President, TitleVest
- Brian is President of TitleVest and 1031Vest, where he leads strategy, operations, and technology initiatives, overseeing 200+ employees. After selling TitleVest to First American in 2015, he expanded his role to lead national operations. With over 20 years in real estate and title insurance, Brian has overseen $50B+ in transactions and helped build industry-leading systems. He is an ALTA National Title Professional, serves on key committees, and is licensed in 30+ states. LinkedIn
Graeme Kavanagh, Partner and CRO, Accelerate Infrastructure Opportunities LinkedIn
12:20 – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Waste Heat Recovery & Geothermal Solutions
Capturing, repurposing, and monetizing data center thermal output.
Eric Bosworth (Moderator), Principal at Thermal Energy Insights
- Energy consultant specializing in thermal energy networks, 5th generation district systems, and shallow geothermal. LinkedIn
Matthew Kaplan, VP of Project Development, Brightcore Energy
- He oversees the delivery of innovative geothermal solutions for schools and corporations throughout New England. Having worked for industry leaders including General Electric and Ørsted, Matt brings nearly two decades of experience in consulting, project management, and project development. Matt is dedicated to accelerating the energy transition and delivering sustainable solutions that create lasting value for society and the planet. LinkedIn
Ambroise Lalloz, AI & Energy, First Block
- Ambroise is building next-generation AI data centers that turn compute into sustainable energy assets. LinkedIn
Alexander Jahn, Innovation Advisor, NYSERDA
- He designed and scaled one of the nation’s leading Real Time Energy Management (RTEM) programs, driving adoption of continuous monitoring and data-driven energy optimization across large buildings. He also helped shape the State’s approach to heat recovery and reuse, advancing strategies to capture and integrate waste heat across buildings and district energy systems. He now focuses on grid modernization and large load strategy, advancing AI-energy convergence with a focus on data centers, liquid cooling, and next-generation infrastructure solutions.
Will Pettitt, Global Geothermal Lead, Baker Hughes
- Dr. Will Pettitt is the Global Leader for Geothermal Energy resource exploration and development at Baker Hughes. Before joining this Fortune 100 company, Will was Executive Director of Geothermal Rising, the nonprofit professional and trade association, and led small consulting companies. He publishes and speaks on a wide range of topics and participates in government and organizational committees. Dr. Pettitt is an applied geophysicist with a B.Sc. and a Ph.D. LinkedIn
Esther Tierney, Senior Product Manager, Trane Technologies
- Esther Tierney, MBA, is a Senior Product Manager at Trane Technologies with more than two decades of experience in the HVAC industry. Throughout her career, she has specialized in chiller technologies and currently leads product strategy for Water‑Cooled Centrifugal Chillers serving the data center market. Esther lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Mark, and their two children. LinkedIn
2:00 – 2:40 PM | Behind-the-meter data center solutions & microgrids
Hyperscale data center solutions cannot get the capacity from utility companies and must embrace new grid tech
Fulya Kocak (Moderator), CEO & Founder, Fulya Kocak, LLC
- Fulya Kocak is a multiple award-winning sustainability thought leader, educator, and author. A pioneer of the green building and ESG movement, Fulya’s experience spans more than two decades as a change agent and subject matter expert in both real estate, design, and construction industries. LinkedIn
Malio West, Senior Partner at Global Accounting
- He oversees a $5B federal geothermal, data center, and real estate budget. Under his leadership, he developed advanced financial models, implemented audit systems, and designed KPI dashboards to improve board governance and decision-making. LinkedIn
Dennis Garrett, CEO at Blue Lake Clean Energy Group
- Dennis has played a leadership role in the development and delivery of major energy and infrastructure initiatives for utilities, public authorities, and industrial organizations across the United States, contributing to a portfolio of projects valued in the tens of billions of dollars. His work has included directing complex programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and advancing mission-critical infrastructure in highly regulated and urban environments. LinkedIn
Jay Peck, Principal at Brookhaven Sustainability
- He helps institutions and developers align energy and sustainability goals with practical financial solutions. Drawing on his experience at the DOE’s Loan Programs Office and over a decade in transactional services, such as M&A, Corporate finance, and project finance, he specializes in financing resilient energy infrastructure across the higher education, healthcare, and public sectors. LinkedIn
2:40 PM | Closing Remarks
Scott Donachie (moderator), CEO at Decarb Summits
- Connecting decision-makers across real estate, finance, and technology to drive sustainable impact, leading over 170+ organizations in transforming the built environment.
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