Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast) Bridging the power gap: The fuel-flexible future for data centers with Craig Gordon
In this episode, James talks with Craig Gordon, Head of Global Policy, Regulatory Affairs, and Business Development at Mainspring Energy. Craig brings deep experience in clean energy—from scaling Invenergy’s wind and solar projects to shaping U.S. energy policy with the American Clean Power Association. Today, he’s helping Mainspring redefine dispatchable generation for a rapidly electrifying world.
They discuss how Mainspring’s linear generator technology offers a modular, dispatchable solution ideal for the growing energy demands of hyperscale data centers. Craig shares insights on the importance of fuel flexibility, how the Inflation Reduction Act has reshaped deployment dynamics, and the policy shifts enabling faster, cleaner energy integration behind the meter.
- How Mainspring’s linear generator bridges the gap between renewables and dispatchable generation
- The role of fuel-flexibility (natural gas, hydrogen, ammonia) in enabling resilient siting
- Why data center load growth is stressing legacy regulatory frameworks
- How recent FERC policy shifts are opening new doors for behind-the-meter innovation
A must-listen for developers navigating grid constraints, data center energy needs, and next-gen dispatchable tech.
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