Your Home Is the Power Plant AI Needs
AI data centers are creating the biggest electricity demand crisis in a generation. The fastest, cheapest path to solving it runs through American homes.
April 22, 2026
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Shawn McLaughlin is the founder and CEO of Emporia Energy, bringing 25+ years of experience as an energy commodities trader across North American markets. A lifelong Colorado resident, Shawn built Emporia around a commitment to customer satisfaction and creating a positive environmental impact for future generations. Under his leadership, Emporia has grown to serve over 200,000 customers with energy monitors, EV chargers, smart plugs, and home battery systems.
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