7 h. ago Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions

As AI data centers spring up across the country, their energy demand and resulting greenhouse gas emissions are raising concerns. With servers and energy-intensive cooling systems constantly running, these buildings can use anywhere from a few megawatts of power for a small data center to more than 100 megawatts for a hyperscale data center. To put that in perspective, the average large natural gas power plant built in the U.S. generates less than 1,000 megawatts.

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29 h. ago Data center energy demand forecasted to soar nearly 300% through 2035

New planned data centers promise to consume even more energy than expected. Meanwhile, a grid monitor is blaming such growth for high electricity prices.

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5 d. ago United States Data Center Construction Market Size and Forecast 2025–2033

United States Data Center Construction Market Size and Forecast 2025–2033  vocal.media

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6 d. ago Redwood Materials reportedly cuts 5% of staff after $350M raise

The battery recycling and cathode production company, founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, has started using recycled battery materials to create energy storage solutions for AI data centers.

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7 d. ago Cases of norovirus on the rise with double the rate of positive tests since August

Cases of norovirus are rising across the United States, doubling over the last few months, according to updated data from the CDC.

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7 d. ago Should Washington’s data centers generate their own clean energy to get tax breaks?

Should Washington’s data centers generate their own clean energy to get tax breaks?  Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB

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8 d. ago Should WA data centers generate their own clean energy to get tax breaks?

Should WA data centers generate their own clean energy to get tax breaks?  KUOW

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8 d. ago The United States Needs Data Centers, and Data Centers Need Energy, but That Is Not Necessarily a Problem

The United States Needs Data Centers, and Data Centers Need Energy, but That Is Not Necessarily a Problem  Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)

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1 week ago Data centers' insatiable demand for electricity is changing the entire energy sector, say researchers

When the first large language models were unleashed, it triggered a headache for authorities around the world as they tried to figure out how to satisfy data centers' endless demand for electricity.

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1 week ago Studies reveal 95 barriers and 50 risks slowing decarbonization in the building sector

In the race against time to meet 2050 climate targets, building decarbonization looms large—but high upfront costs and a lack of public awareness are two of the biggest barriers for many countries, slowing the adoption of energy efficiency and electrification technologies. The top risks center on performance and reliability.

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1 week ago Report: Quincy at Center of Debate Over Washington’s Data Centers' Clean Energy Future

Report: Quincy at Center of Debate Over Washington’s Data Centers' Clean Energy Future  Source ONE News

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2 w. ago Fact Sheet: How States Can Turn Polluted Lands Into Clean Energy

Fact Sheet: How States Can Turn Polluted Lands Into Clean Energy  Center for American Progress

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2 w. ago How much of the AI data center boom will be powered by renewable energy?

According to a new report from the International Energy Agency, the world will spend $580 billion on data centers this year — $40 billion more than will be spent finding new oil supplies.

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2 w. ago Data center opposition emerging across United States, ousting industry allies from office

Data center opposition emerging across United States, ousting industry allies from office  Yahoo

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2 w. ago United States: TotalEnergies to Supply Renewable Power to Google’s Data Centers for 15 Years

United States: TotalEnergies to Supply Renewable Power to Google’s Data Centers for 15 Years  TotalEnergies.com

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2 w. ago Port Washington data center; residents unite against proposed power line routes

Port Washington data center; residents unite against proposed power line routes  FOX6 News Milwaukee

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3 w. ago Federal Data: Biden's HHS Lost Contact with Half of All Migrant Children Released to Adult Sponsors in U.S.

In the first two years of his presidency, former President Joe Biden's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), headed by Xavier Becerra, lost contact with almost half of Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) after they were released to adult sponsors throughout the United States. The post Federal Data: Biden’s HHS Lost Contact with Half of All Migrant Children Released to Adult Sponsors in U.S. appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Port Washington data center meeting addresses water, energy concerns

Port Washington data center meeting addresses water, energy concerns  FOX6 News Milwaukee

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4 w. ago Proposed Rollback of EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Will Lead to Lost Credibility, Competitiveness, and Higher Costs

Proposed Rollback of EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Will Lead to Lost Credibility, Competitiveness, and Higher Costs  Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

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The 8 Safest Places to Live in the United States in 2025, According to New Data  House Beautiful

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