AI isn’t just changing how we work. It’s threatening to overwhelm the very systems we rely on to live. By 2028, US electricity demand from AI could double.
That’s not just pressure on the grid—it’s pressure on families, hospitals, and communities already stretched thin.
And yet, most people still think this is someone else’s problem.
I’ve spent decades designing systems to manage risk in finance and tech.
But when innovation outpaces infrastructure and equity—we all pay the price.
This isn’t theoretical.
When energy is scarce, it’s not data centers that go dark.
It’s schools. It’s homes. It’s vulnerable people who can’t afford to compete.
Some say we’ll innovate our way out.
But innovation without planning is a risk—not a solution.
That’s why I’m hosting the Emerald Climate Fintech Summit on September 19 during NYC Climate Week, alongside Nicole Casperson.
To bring the people building AI, funding energy systems, and shaping policy into one room. Not just to ask how we scale—but how we protect.
Because this isn’t just about smarter machines. It’s about a livable future—for all of us.
If that sounds like you, come join us.
