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AI Threats to Climate Change
Artificial intelligence poses significant threats to climate change by increasing energy and water consumption and amplifying climate misinformation. AI systems require vast resources, with energy use projected to double, potentially consuming as much as Japan's energy needs. Additionally, AI facilitates the rapid spread of disinformation, enabling climate denial campaigns to flourish. Urgent regulation is needed…
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Energy demand from AI – Energy and AI – Analysis – IEA
This IEA analysis projects global data centre electricity consumption will double to 945 TWh by 2030 — nearly 3% of world electricity demand — driven largely by AI workloads. The US alone is expected to see a 130% increase, with per-capita data centre electricity use reaching 1,200 kWh by decade's end. The report highlights that…
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Tax Expenditure Reports | Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget
Georgia's annual Tax Expenditure Reports catalog every statutory tax incentive in the state, including data center-related exemptions, and estimate the revenue cost of each provision. These reports are a key resource for advocates analyzing the fiscal impact of data center tax abatements and incentive packages offered by the state. Current and historical reports (FY 2017–2027)…
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Data Center Scaling in the Age of AI — PwC Blueprint
PwC's industry whitepaper examines the rapid scaling of data centers driven by AI demand, projecting US capacity to reach 54 GW by 2029 with global investment potentially exceeding $1 trillion by 2027. The report details challenges across energy supply, water scarcity, supply chains, tax structuring, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance — offering consulting strategies for hyperscalers…
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U.S. Chamber Report: Data Centers Average $32.5 Million in Economic Impact
This U.S. Chamber of Commerce report claims that the average data center adds $32.5 million in annual economic activity to local communities and generates $9.9 million in state and local government revenue during construction, based on 2016 data from 244 large data centers across 16 states. The industry-funded study uses government economic multipliers to argue…
Exposing AI Data Center Threats and Harms