Electricity costs are rising significantly in areas near data centers, with wholesale prices increasing by up to 267% over five years. Data centers, essential for cloud services and AI, are expected to double their electrical usage by 2035. The demand for energy is outpacing supply due to transmission constraints, prompting upgrades to aging infrastructure. Companies are exploring more efficient transmission technologies and co-locating servers near power grids to mitigate these challenges.
The AI Data Center Boom Is Driving Up Electricity Costs, Research Shows
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