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News in English (USA) / 11.04.2025 / 13:00

AI Surge to Drive Data Center Energy Demand and Environmental Concerns

Recent reports highlight the tremendous impact of artificial intelligence on electricity consumption, particularly from data centers, with projections indicating that energy demand could double or even quadruple by 2030. The International Energy Agency (IEA) notes that the growing reliance on AI not only presents opportunities for energy transformation but also poses significant challenges, particularly regarding climate change. Lawmakers express concerns that increased power demands from AI-driven data centers will result in higher utility bills for residents. As utilities struggle to meet the surge in energy needs, questions arise about the sustainability of this growth and its implications for coal and gas utilization. While some argue that fears of AI exacerbating climate issues might be overstated, the environmental toll of generative AI and the reliance on fossil fuels for powering data centers remain pressing concerns that require urgent attention.
IEA – International Energy Agency, The Economist, Nature, greenpeace.org, WSJ, Yahoo, Axios, Utility Dive, Bloomberg.com, CleanTechnica