What the Electric Grid and Beaches Have in Common. It’s Not Good
Grid connections are now akin to oceanfront property — precious and expensive — as AI increases demand for power.
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Energy Solutions for Data Centers Aren’t Always Obvious. Take These Ideas.
Data center and distributed energy experts gathered on July 10 in Bend, Oregon, to explore energy innovations.
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Another Reason It’s a Bad Idea to Overhype How Much Energy AI Will Need
AI forecast hype could lead to overbuilding for tomorrow’s grid and neglecting electric reliability needs today.
The Power Industry’s Love/Hate Relationship with Data Centers
Data center guru Rich Miller interviews Elisa Wood about data centers and onsite power.
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How Utility Ratepayers Pay for Big Tech’s Power: Study
Utilities may be shifting costs for data centers onto utility ratepayers in opaque ways, says a new Harvard paper.
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Data Centers as Energy Makers, Not Takers?
Data centers need to be incentivized to build onsite energy, says a Virginia county supervisor from deep inside Data Center Alley.