data centers
In response to a bipartisan letter from Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley, the US Energy Information Administration plans a mandatory nationwide survey on data centers' energy use—the first effort to collect such data amid AI-driven growth. WIRED obtained the EIA's letter to the senators detailing the initiative.
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A 2020 storm shut down Iowa's only nuclear power plant prematurely. Google now aims to reopen it to supply energy for nearby data centers. Concerns arise over extreme weather risks in tornado-prone areas.
November 27, 2025 00:49