The U.S. data center boom, driven by AI, crypto, and cloud computing, is leading to a surge in proposed gas-fired power plants, including dedicated projects for individual data campuses. The article discusses federal efforts to expedite permitting, local controversies over pollution and oversight, and the shifting financial risks from utilities to tech companies, which may result in unnecessary fossil infrastructure and increased energy costs.
U.S. Data Center Boom as Part of AI Race Brings Wave of New Gas-Fired Power Plant Proposals
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