DAN LAWRENCE
ENERGY & POWER
OBM: Behind-the-meter visibility OBM’ s adaptive dispatches launch brings the power discussion closer to the data centre operator’ s daily energy decisions. The company has introduced a behindthe-meter load management capability in its Foreman Advanced Power Management platform, designed to help flexible energy users manage variable generation assets in real time. That matters in data centre settings where compute load, on-site generation and battery storage can no longer be treated as separate operational silos.
The key point here is coordination. OBM says its software automation throttles compute as generation fluctuates and grid conditions change, helping sites switch between powering compute, selling power to the grid or storing power in battery energy storage systems. In practice, that means real-time monitoring is not only about understanding demand but about shaping it to suit market conditions and infrastructure limits.
Dan Lawrence, CEO of OBM, says:“ In today’ s constrained energy market, behindthe-meter generation offers quicker access to new capacity. However, coordinating compute, generation and storage in real time remains a significant operational hurdle without automation.
“ Our new adaptive dispatches feature provides the intelligent control layer specifically designed for these dynamic environments, ensuring seamless curtailment, grid participation and optimisation. For power producers, co-located flexible loads provide revenue when grid prices are unfavourable.”
DAN LAWRENCE
TITLE: CEO COMPANY: OBM INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY
Dan Lawrence studied computer science, worked for the US Department of Defence and later co-founded OBM. He developed Foreman for remote machine management and now leads a successful Baltimore SaaS startup.
114 May 2026