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States Push Data Centers to Use Renewable Power Amid AI Energy Boom
Lawmakers and regulators are setting renewable benchmarks as data centers drive power demand that could add more gas-fired plants, advocates say.
- As artificial intelligence drives record energy demand, the resulting construction of natural gas plants has alarmed climate advocates, who are pushing to ensure data centers utilize emissions-free sources instead.
- Michigan, Oregon, and Minnesota enacted laws within the last 18 months requiring electric utilities to meet emissions-free energy standards by 2040, challenging data center developers to align with these goals.
- Tech giants like Google are investing billions in zero-emissions projects, often persuading regulators to let them connect directly to the grid, as seen in Colorado's Xcel Energy program approved last year.
- The Corporate Energy Buyers Association secured an agreement with Georgia Power, approved by state regulators, allowing members to build clean energy sources that connect directly to the regional power grid.
- Legislation on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk would mandate that large data centers source 90% of their energy from renewables by 2040, a move State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez deems realistic.
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As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives
Renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will be powered by climate-friendly sources.
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