AICleanTechnicaabout 2 hours ago
AI Data Centers Strain Regional US Grids
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AI is creating significant new electricity loads, especially in concentrated US data-center regions, with Berkeley Lab estimating 11.8% of US electricity consumption by 2030. The IEA estimates global data centers consumed 415 TWh in 2024, rising to 945 TWh by 2030, under 3% of world electricity.
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