EVENT: Invera Energy™ to Present Research on Data Center Community Acceptance at ACP CLEANPOWER 2026
Invera Energy will present research at ACP CLEANPOWER 2026 examining how stakeholder trust, utility infrastructure, and community acceptance increasingly shape data center permitting and development outcomes.
The Invera Energy team will attend CLEANPOWER 2026 taking place June 1-4 in Houston, Texas, where President & CEO Evelyn Carpenter will present new research examining community acceptance challenges facing data center development in the United States.
As data center growth accelerates alongside rising electricity demand, community acceptance is becoming a critical factor influencing project timelines, permitting and long-term success. Carpenter’s presentation will share findings from Invera Energy’s latest research and white paper, which examines why opposition to data center projects is increasing and what developers can do to improve stakeholder engagement and project outcomes.
The research highlights a growing disconnect between technical feasibility and community acceptance, identifying key concerns around electricity demand, water usage, infrastructure strain and perceived local economic benefit. The presentation will also explore how developers can build stronger social license through early engagement, transparency and resource-aligned development strategies.
CLEANPOWER 2026 brings together leaders from across the energy and infrastructure sectors to discuss the future of power generation, grid reliability, energy transition technologies and large-scale infrastructure development.
Members of the Invera Energy team will be onsite throughout the conference to connect with developers, utilities, investors and industry partners about evolving energy infrastructure needs, data center growth and community engagement strategies.
To connect with the Invera Energy team during CLEANPOWER 2026, contact info@inveraenergy.com.
Invera Energy™ is a U.S.-based energy consulting and project management company focused on large-scale infrastructure projects, including data centers, battery storage and grid-connected energy systems.