In this episode of KP Unpacked, host Jeff Echols sits down with Robert Cooper (CEO of Imbue) and Abhi Sastri (CEO of Fluix) to break down one of the most pressing challenges facing the built environment: How do we meet the surging energy demands of data centers, buildings, and critical infrastructure before nuclear and hydrogen power are viable?

Based on KP Reddy’s Sunday Scaries post, they explore:

🔹 Why energy infrastructure can’t keep up with demand—and what that means for AEC
🔹 How smart buildings, virtual power plants (VPPs), and energy optimization are filling the gap
🔹 The hidden inefficiencies in data centers & commercial buildings—and how AI can solve them
🔹 How technology at the grid’s edge is turning energy pain points into profit centers
🔹 What design and construction professionals need to know to stay ahead

From automation in data centers to the role of AI in energy efficiency, this conversation unpacks the critical innovations shaping the future of power consumption, energy management, and the built environment.

If you're in AEC, real estate, or tech, this is a must-listen—because the energy crisis isn’t coming, it’s already here.

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