E7: Now We're Cooking with Gas! Behind the Meter Solutions with Nick Kruse

In this conversation, Eric Bell speaks with Nick Kruse, CEO of GPC Infrastructure, about the evolving landscape of power generation for data centers. They discuss the importance of behind the meter solutions, the challenges posed by supply chain issues, and the implications of Texas SB6 on data center operations. Nick shares insights on site selection, gas supply, and the impact of non-attainment zones on power generation. The discussion also touches on innovative solutions for managing data center loads and debunks common myths about natural gas generation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:53 Meet Nick Kruse in 60 seconds

06:42 Understanding Behind the Meter Power Generation

10:23 GPC Infrastructure: Company Overview and Operations

14:44 Data Center Power Solutions and Backup Systems

18:46 Project Sizes and Equipment Preferences

22:43 Supply Chain Challenges in Power Generation

26:25 Site Selection for Self-Generation

30:27 Navigating Gas Supply and Pipeline Access

34:23 Non-Attainment Zones and Their Impact

38:35 Texas SB6: Implications for Data Centers

42:31 Innovative Solutions for Data Center Load Management

46:19 Myths About Natural Gas and Self-Generation

50:25 Data Center War Stories and Lessons Learned

54:21 3D Printing: A Useful Hobby and Practical Applications

58:07 Conclusion and Contact Information