Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP)

"There is an emerging awareness?that it's not just an energy transition that we are going through right now, it is an ‘infrastructure transition’ overall." Jonathan Winer, SIP's co-founder and co-CEO, joined Infralogic's Crossroads podcast to discuss the convergence of power and AI and how infrastructure is evolving as an asset class. Read more and listen here: https://lnkd.in/ef9iRa-A #energytransition #digitalinfrastructure #datacenters #innovation #podcast

We're building the grid’s largest sustainable power plant. All starting with the untapped potential available inside homes right now.? The U.S. needs more than 200 GW of additional peak capacity by 2030, and Renew Home is helping deliver that capacity in a cost effective and sustainable way. Check out this Forbes article to learn more about how we are creating a future where households can save energy while enabling a cleaner grid for all.

We are thrilled to announce that Cavnue is an Honoree of Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Awards in the Transportation category! At Cavnue, we are building the future of roads - roads that are smarter, safer and more efficient for all people, and to unlock the benefits of the vehicles of the future. This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication, creativity, and hard work in revolutionizing transportation. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. https://lnkd.in/eidG4bqm

"You have to take a full systems approach and recognize that different data center design and different assets on site will interact with the grid differently." SIP Senior Partner?Sayles Braga recently sat down with?E&E News for a wide-ranging conversation on data centers, the unique nature of processing AI computing loads, and how to unlock large-scale flexibility that stabilizes and strengthens the electrical grid. Check out the full story:?https://lnkd.in/ev_7vE3U

At SIP, we're proud to support the launch of the pilot for?Cavnue's flagship project, a first-of-its-kind smart road deployment in Michigan. Together with Governor?Gretchen Whitmer and the?Michigan Department of Transportation, we are redefining what the roads of the future can — and should — look like. Learn more about Cavnue and our work to build the next generation of roads in Axios:?https://lnkd.in/eu8R7GiU

SIP recently?hosted the Unlocking the Power of Residential VPPs Summit, which gathered public and private sector leaders and experts from across the energy ecosystem. We discussed and debated the path forward for managing residential energy demand on the electrical grid, as it grapples with aging infrastructure, rising electrification, and the rapid growth of intermittent energy sources. Many thanks to our sponsors at Google Nest, to our keynote speaker Jigar Shah, and to the many panelists and moderators who led us in thought-provoking discussions: Ben Brown, Elliot Mainzer, Stacy Shimkovitz Phillips, Venkat Tirupati, P.E., David Gilford, Jeff Gleeson, Alan Machuga, Arch Rao, Audrey Zibelman, Astrid Atkinson, Siva Gunda, Ryan Hledik, Jonathan Winer, Brian D. Barlow Check out our blog for some of the key insights and takeaways from the event: https://lnkd.in/g9P7szmd

SIP's David Gilford recently participated in the United States Conference of Mayors Public-Private Partnerships Task Force alongside the nation's mayors and business leaders in Kansas City. As a member of the P3 Advisory Board, SIP is proud to work with USCM to identify best practices and remove barriers to accelerate the delivery of innovative infrastructure. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exVhcp_a #Mayors2024

Last week, the SIP team gathered on Governors Island for an evening of summer cocktails and stunning views of New York Harbor.?SIP is proud to support the The Friends of Governors Island's?initiatives to make the Island and its 120 acres of open space a vibrant and accessible public space to gather, play, and get inspired. Learn more about Governors Island, including how to get involved in activities ranging from public art to climate innovation:?https://lnkd.in/e5d4uTKB Trust for Governors Island | The New York Climate Exchange

Last week, SIP Partner Noah Tulsky joined Proximo Infra's US Digital Infrastructure Finance conference to share his insights on the future of wireless network infrastructure, highlighting how new technologies can strengthen connectivity and unlock opportunities for communities and carriers alike. To learn more about SIP's work in the wireless space, check out our platform company Dense Air: https://denseair.net/

SIP's spring newsletter highlights our latest work in building the future of infrastructure, including: ?? Improving connectivity in Chicago (Dense Air,?Millennium Garages) ? Expanding North America's largest residential VPP (Renew Home) ?? Discussing flexible data centers with?The Economist (Verrus) ?? Returning to our renovated Brooklyn office Read more and subscribe to receive future issues: https://lnkd.in/eiiKBnat