AI Data Centers Push Electricity Demand in Unexpected Regions

The giant computing campuses built for model training now consume power comparable to small cities, sparking debate about electricity grids.

Modern grids in US states and European regions announced new lines and substation projects to keep pace with data center demand.

Environmental groups demand transparency in energy sources, while companies work on renewables and storage for new campuses.

AI’s new logistical challenge is not only chips but the electricity to run them, and cities have become part of the decision.