"PG&E's " data center project pipeline" shows that for San Jose, it has received requests to supply electricity to 11 projects totaling 1,630 megawatts of capacity - enough for 1.2 million homes, more than three times the number of housing units in San Jose. Hayward trails in second place, with four projects for 975 megawatts. Data centers hold thousands of computer chips that process AI tasks, from chatbot queries to complex scientific research."
"Concerns about the facilities also extend to effects from their massive power consumption on the reliability of electricity supplies, and on the water supply from their heavy consumption via cooling and power generation. Backup generators, usually diesel-powered, raise worries about pollution and community safety."
"San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has embraced AI and the data centers needed to process it. City officials highlight San Jose's location within 25 miles of dozens of Fortune 500 tech headquarters - proximity that jacks up processing speed for the Silicon Valley companies using data centers for AI."
San Jose is emerging as the Bay Area epicenter for data-center development, with PG&E receiving requests to supply electricity to 11 proposed and under-construction projects totaling 1,630 megawatts. Hayward is second with four projects totaling 975 megawatts. Data centers house thousands of chips that power AI workloads and have attracted massive investment from major tech companies and venture capitalists. The facilities' large power needs raise concerns about grid reliability and heavy water use for cooling and generation. Diesel backup generators also create pollution and community safety worries. City policies, available sites, water infrastructure, and a power deal with PG&E increase local appeal.
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