We are proud to announce that our parent company, Equipment & Controls, Inc. (ECI), is once again a platinum-level sponsor of the upcoming AI Energy Conference 2, taking place Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Southpointe in Canonsburg, PA.
Why This Matters
The Appalachian Basin is emerging as a premier national hub for AI infrastructure, thanks to its abundant low-carbon energy resources, strategic site availability, and proximity to major power grids. With AI data center projects now demanding dozens of gigawatts of reliable power and vast acreage for scalable campuses, the insights and partnerships generated at this event are essential for regional readiness and economic growth.
Conference Highlights
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Power reliability & cooling – keeping mission-critical data centers online with 99.99% uptime and efficient thermal management
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Site development & microgrids – leveraging brownfield conversion and local generation for agile, sustainable deployment
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Case studies – featuring leading-edge projects including TECfusions’ repurposed campus targeting multi-GW AI workloads
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Networking – engage with energy providers, regulators, financiers, site selectors, AI developers, and infrastructure innovators
Featured Speakers Include:
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Joe Barone, President, Shale Directories & H2-CCS Network
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Phil Fischer (Black & Veatch), Rich DiClaudio (Energy Innovation Center Institute), Mike Broeker (Bedford Energy Partners)
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Tom Gellrich, CEO & Founder, H2-CCS Network
Exclusive Receptions
Attendees are invited to join the opening cocktail reception on Wednesday, October 15 (6–9 p.m.), and the closing reception immediately following the conference on October 16 (until ~6 p.m.).
Why PHS Supports ECI’s Sponsorship
At PHS, we fully endorse ECI’s commitment to sustainable and strategic infrastructure growth. This conference aligns with our shared goal of leveraging regional strengths to support the next generation of AI-powered data center development—ensuring our communities and partners remain competitive, environmentally conscious, and energy-resilient.
We encourage colleagues, clients, and industry partners to register and join this must-attend event shaping the future of digital infrastructure here in Western Pennsylvania.
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Southpointe (Canonsburg, PA)
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (+ receptions on Oct 15 & Oct 16)
Focus: AI data center energy demand, site planning, cooling, grid reliability, sustainable power solutions.
Register today!! appaaienergy.com