The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use
Summary
The US Energy Information Administration plans a mandatory nationwide survey of data centers to collect energy use data.
Key quotes
"Americans deserve to know how much energy data centers are sucking up and what that's doing to their utility bills."
"The EIA's mandatory survey is an important first step towards holding data centers accountable."
The article explains that the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) will launch the first mandatory nationwide survey of data centers to gather energy consumption data, following requests from Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley. The pilot surveys in Texas, Washington, and Virginia/DC aim to establish a framework for broader data collection, addressing concerns about rising energy costs and environmental impacts tied to data center operations.