Anuja Ratnayake

Anuja Ratnayake is an Emerging Technologies Executive at EPRI, where she leads the industry-shaping DCFlex initiative focused on accelerating speed to power through grid-responsive data center strategies. She works at the intersection of energy, technology, and large-load integration, bringing together utilities, hyperscalers, data center operators, and technology providers to advance practical solutions for reliable, cost-effective grid growth. Prior to EPRI, Anuja spent 20 years at Duke Energy in senior leadership roles spanning enterprise strategy, system planning, market intelligence, and emerging technologies. She is recognized for driving innovation, strategic growth, and cross-sector collaboration across the energy industry.