About
AI is redefining what “reliable power” means for data centers—and the stakes have never been higher. Surging AI training loads, with sharp, frequent swings, are stressing on-site assets and already congested grids, driving up costs, complicating interconnections, and putting even well-funded growth plans at risk.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to turn that challenge into a strategic advantage. We’ll explore practical strategies to accelerate time to power, boost uptime, and unlock flexible, grid supportive operations—all while staying within your performance, reliability, and profitability targets. You’ll walk away with concrete ideas to future proof your power strategy, even in a grid constrained world.
When
Monday, April 13, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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TJ Surbella
IBU Director | Digital Grid Management; Emerson
TJ Surbella is a director at Emerson’s Aspen Technology business with more than 13 years of experience leading microgrid projects. He recently helped launch the AspenTech Microgrid Management System for optimal energy management of industrial and commercial campuses. A former U.S. Navy submarine officer, T.J. is a certified nuclear engineering officer with a master’s in engineering management and a bachelor’s in business administration.
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Adam Lavalle
Business Development Manager- Data Centers; Emerson
Adam Lavallee brings over 15 years of experience in data centers, power, and the electrical industry, with a strong focus on reliability, uptime, and mission‑critical infrastructure. He currently serves as Global Business Development Manager for Data Centers at Emerson's power and water business, where he supports growth initiatives and customer engagement across the global market. Adam has spent his career working closely with suppliers and customers across the power ecosystem, holding progressive sales and business development roles and driving strong sales performance.
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Aaron Larson
Executive Editor, POWER magazine
Aaron Larson joined the POWER team in September 2013 as an associate editor and was named executive editor in 2017. Aaron has a bachelor’s degree in nuclear engineering technology and a master’s degree, specializing in finance. He spent 13 years in the U.S. Navy nuclear power program, advancing to Chief Petty Officer. He has worked at commercial nuclear, biomass, and coal-fired power plants, functioning in operations, maintenance, safety, financial, and management capacities. Aaron holds a Chief A Engineer boiler operator license in the state of Minnesota.
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