The article features insights from Michael Lahoud, Co-Managing Partner at Stream Data Centers, on the Q1 2025 trends and challenges in the data center industry. Lahoud's focus lies on enhancing energy efficiency and reliability through the integration of alternative energy sources such as hydrogen, natural gas, and nuclear. He stresses the importance of addressing power constraints by investing in various energy methods to serve the industry in the coming years. Lahoud also discusses the significance of energy security, collaboration with utilities, and clarity on real demand to ensure a strong power pipeline for data centers. Additionally, he highlights the development of advanced cooling technologies at Stream Data Centers, including a modular air and liquid cooling system to manage high-density AI workloads efficiently. The flexibility of deploying different cooling mediums based on IT demands is seen as vital for operational stability and sustainability. Furthermore, Lahoud sheds light on the challenges data center operators face in site selection due to land constraints and increasing demand, emphasizing the need for refined strategies in Q1 2025. The discussions revolve around emerging North American markets as potential hotspots for development amidst the evolving landscape of power availability and regulatory hurdles.