Luther residents raise concerns over proposed data center and power line projects

Residents in Luther are voicing concerns about a proposed data center and power line project, questioning their potential ...

The fight over making data centers power down to avoid blackouts

Power-grid operators are asking tech companies to supply their own electricity—or go dark at times—but many are pushing back.

What to know about proposed power lines for Port Washington data center

Why are new power lines needed? Who will pay for them? What do nearby residents and officials say? A Milwaukee Journal ...

Ratepayers would get protection from data center costs under new bill

Rep. Brad Boles has filed the Data Center Consumer Ratepayer Protection Act to prevent data centers from shifting costs to ...

As AI grows, should we move data centers to space?

Even before the AI boom, in 2021 there were 8,000 data centers of various sizes worldwide —a number that has leapt to 12,000 in just the past five years. More than 30 countries are home to AI data ...
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As Pa. energy prices rise, advocates skeptical that lawmakers will put aside partisan differences

AI data center construction could set electrical demand soaring in Pennsylvania. Division over renewables stalls solutions.