The increasing demand for electricity driven by tech companies in the AI sector is disrupting prior forecasts for natural gas power generation in the United States. Utilities are planning multiple new gas-fired plants to meet this surge, with various projects announced across several states. Despite this growth, experts express concerns over the necessity of cutting down existing gas plants to meet climate goals. While current political backing for these projects exists, environmental advocates are hopeful that market conditions may prevent many of these developments from becoming reality.
A spike in demand for electricity from tech companies competing in the artificial intelligence race is upending forecasts for natural gas-fired power in the U.S.
Utilities are now reconsidering natural gas as a significant power source, with multiple new plants being announced to meet the surging electricity demand.
While building gas-fired capacity enjoys political support, experts warn that significant reductions in gas plants are needed to meet climate commitments.
Despite the push for new natural gas plants, environmental advocates remain hopeful that many proposed projects may not advance due to climate concerns.
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