Expansion of data centers and AI technologies is driving America’s growing power demand, and experts project a threefold increase in electricity consumption by 2030. This demand puts pressure on the U.S. energy grid, necessitating an investment of over $500 billion just to meet the needs of data centers.
While the carbon emission intensity for power grids is set to drop in the next ten years, generation from natural gas nationally is expected to increase. Natural gas plays a critical role in powering data centers as it provides a reliable and affordable energy source and can help meet energy, economic, and climate needs today and in the future.
Collaboration between the energy and data center sectors to ensure efficient and sustainable energy usage is vital.
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