Data centers impact the health and energy costs of surrounding communities
Data centers affect five main areas: air quality, water quality, noise levels, land use and electric bills.
Tag: electricity demand
Does Florida fully appreciate the demands of data centers?
Communities will live with consequences involving energy demand, water usage, land use and infrastructure strain.
Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year
Diesel generators are among the dirtiest energy sources, emitting fine particulate matter and related chemicals.
Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities
Data centers can support communities by generating power and repurposing waste heat.
A utility mega-merger is all about data centers
NextEra’s deal with Dominion means the largest electricity company stands to benefit more from AI growth.
America’s energy future is solar, storage and resilience
Battery storage systems enable midday solar generation to be captured and dispatched in the evening
Florida ranks third in solar power as renewable energy surges nationwide
Florida ranked behind just California and Texas in solar power generation in 2025, according to Climate Central.
Permitting reform can help Florida families lower energy prices
Accelerating energy projects would help meet growing demand from AI data centers and other users.
Lift the secrecy on Palm Beach data center
Given their energy and water use, hyperscale data centers should always start with rigorous transparency.
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
A lack of investment over time and delays in investments made have led to an enormous scale of needed work.