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fromFortune
1 day ago

Some consumers are paying to power data centers that don't exist yet while states ask if demand forecasts are real - 'Nobody really knows' | Fortune

Utilities forecast electricity demand doubling or tripling from AI data centers soon, raising concern that speculative projects could leave ratepayers liable for billions.
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fromFortune
2 days ago

The AI bubble may be showing up in an unexpected place: the shady forecasts of future electricity demand-and skyrocketing bills | Fortune

Utilities forecast two to three times more electricity soon to power large AI data centers, raising doubts about forecast reliability and ratepayer cost exposure.
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