The energy regulator has reported that a staggering half of all electricity in the Dublin-Meath area is currently consumed by data centres. This figure has sparked strong public outrage as new proposals are on the table to further allow the use of oil and gas in power generation for these centers. Critics argue that such expansions exacerbate climate change, highlighting a growing tension between economic development and environmental sustainability in the region.
The energy regulator has disclosed that data centres are now consuming half of all the electricity generated in the Dublin-Meath region, raising alarms about sustainability.
New proposals aimed at facilitating the continued expansion of data centers in the region have sparked significant public backlash, primarily due to concerns over climate change.
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