Data Centers
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AI Data Centers' Massive Footprint Sparks Local Opposition Amidst Sustainability Push
Seven in 10 Americans reject the construction of an AI data center in their local area, a stark repudiation of the very infrastructure powering our future.
Data Center Energy Demands Strain Green Sustainability Challenges
In Virginia, data centers alone consumed an estimated 32 TWh out of 128 TWh total electricity in 2023, making them responsible for a quarter of the state's power usage, according to ElectricChoice .
AI Fuels Registered Memory Market Surge Past Expectations
On May 26, Micron Technology's market value reached $1 trillion, marking the fastest ascent to this valuation in history, according to Forbes .
Google Funds 100MW Virtual Power Plant for Data Centers
Google, a company whose AI models consume power equivalent to a small city, just committed to a 100-megawatt virtual power plant (VPP) in the PJM region.
Google taps Voltus for 100 MW virtual power plant energy supply
Google is the first named customer for Voltus's BYOC program, marking the initial instance of a hyperscaler directly funding a virtual power plant, according to Latitude Media .