"The senators urged the EIA 'to establish a mandatory annual reporting requirement for data centers and other large loads,' highlighting the risks posed by the lack of reliable data on energy consumption."
"Energy use by data centers has exploded in recent years, with Google's data centers doubling their consumption between 2020 and 2024, indicating a troubling trend for future energy demands."
Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren have requested the U.S. Energy Information Administration to implement mandatory annual reporting for data centers regarding their energy consumption. They emphasize that the rapid growth in electricity demand necessitates reliable data for effective grid management. The energy use of data centers has surged, with projections indicating a near tripling of energy demand by 2035. Previous legislative efforts have also aimed to regulate data center construction amid concerns over energy consumption and AI regulation.
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