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Data Center World
April 20-23, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention CenterWashington, D.C.
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Real World Examples of Data Centers Integrated into the Community for Sustainable Urban Development

Brian Weed  (VP of Critical and Controlled Environmental Services, GDI Ainsworth)
Randy Topp  (Senior Vice President – Energy Services & National Operations Support, GDI Ainsworth)
Location: 206
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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Track: Power Sourcing & Sustainability
Session Type: Conference Session
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All Audiences
Brian Weed
Randy Topp

GDI Ainsworth would like to present at Data Center World and present leveraging the waste heat from data centers and for use in buildings and communities. We would present a case study as well as some other examples of different data centers tiers where the waste heat is providing beneficial use for buildings and communities. This presentation will demonstrate how this model integrates advanced energy technologies—water-to-water heat pumps, smart thermal networks, and data-driven energy optimization—to reduce GHG emissions, improve energy efficiency, and create a repeatable model for sustainable urban development.