An upcoming LBNL report will revamp U.S. data center energy use estimates for the AI era. Researchers previewed their initial findings at DCW 2024.

About 25 data center projects that would consume around 5 gigawatts of power total are undergoing engineering studies in Exelon unit Commonwealth Edison Co.’s territory.

Virginia data centers that process nearly 70% of global digital traffic need more electricity. Coal-fired power plants in neighboring states are going to provide it.

Finding ways to head off a projected tripling of energy use is paramount if artificial intelligence is going to achieve its promise, said Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas.

His comments come as power grids and utilities brace for a potential surge of new demand that threatens to slow the fight against climate change.

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