IEEFA looks at utilities and plans on significant natural gas infrastructure expansion driven by data center demand, with projections indicating over 20,000 megawatts of new gas power plants by 2040. Read reports to understand how growth is expected to increase electric rates for consumers, as data centers account for a substantial portion of load growth. Concerns exist regarding potential overbuilding of infrastructure and its impact on climate goals, while ratepayers are subsidizing costs associated with this expansion.
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) examines issues related to energy markets, trends, and policies. – Data Center Work
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