As data center demand outpaces grid expansion timelines, BTM is being adopted to accelerate deployment, ensure reliability, and maintain cost control. As data center-driven electricity infrastructure capital investment accelerates and raises concerns around rate-payer affordability, BTM is being considered as one alternative. MEGA-DC tracking indicates that about 30% of new data center projects are considering BTM generation or storage. Recent announcements indicate a trend toward BTM adoption for large data center projects. Affordability Findings Relevant to Policy DiscussionsTraditional regulatory models reward Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs)) primarily for capital investments.