
Can data centers stay green? Balancing digital growth with clean energy
The world is increasingly becoming digital and the demand for data is skyrocketing. The surge in demand is being met by data centers, which are basically large facilities that store, process and manage data that powers everything such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency mining. However, the data centers are becoming a major source of concern due to massive energy consumption and environmental impact. The energy use of data centers in the U.S. is projected to be one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand over the next decade.
The rise in energy demand from data centers is already affecting the progress of America toward a cleaner energy future. It is delaying closure of fossil fuel power plants and even reviving proposals for new fossil f...