Astrid Atkinson
CEO of CAMU and founder of a flexibility-software company focused on grid-interconnection solutions for large loads, with expertise in data center-grid integration and operational flexibility.
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Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 11min
For data centers, a little flexibility goes a long way
Jesse Jenkins, Princeton energy researcher focused on power-system modeling and decarbonization, and Astrid Atkinson, CEO building grid-flexibility software for large loads, discuss avoiding on-site gas lock-in. They explore flexible interconnections, battery-backed power parks, deliverability and accreditation challenges, and how shifting compute and virtual power parks can unlock more clean capacity.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 49min
The Myth of Sisyphus with Astrid Atkinson
Astrid Atkinson, CEO and co-founder of Camus Energy, shares insights from her tech journey at Google to leading an energy company focused on grid optimization. She draws fascinating parallels between cloud computing and electrical grids, underscoring the importance of flexibility in managing energy demand. Astrid discusses the challenges of integrating real-time data for effective grid management and envisions a future of autonomous microgrids. With her philosophical reflections, she emphasizes embracing existential challenges in the climate action narrative.
