US Data Centers to Face Mandatory Energy Usage Surveys
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) is preparing to launch mandatory nationwide energy usage surveys for data centers. This initiative, revealed in a letter obtained by Wired, responds to a bipartisan effort led by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley to quantify the substantial power consumption of these facilities. The EIA plans to implement the full survey program after completing pilot studies in regions with high concentrations of data centers, including Texas, Washington state, Washington DC, and northern Virginia. The move aims to provide clearer insights into the energy demands of the growing digital infrastructure sector, which has come under increased scrutiny for its environmental impact and resource usage. This regulatory step highlights the government's intent to monitor and potentially manage the energy footprint of technology companies operating large-scale server farms.
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US Data Centers to Face Mandatory Energy Usage Surveys
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) is preparing to launch mandatory nationwide energy usage surveys for data centers. This initiative, revealed in a letter obtained by Wired, responds to a bipartisan effort led by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Josh Hawley to quantify the substantial power consumption of these facilities. The EIA plans to implement the full survey program after completing pilot studies in regions with high concentrations of data centers, including Texas, Washington state, Washington DC, and northern Virginia. The move aims to provide clearer insights into the energy demands of the growing digital infrastructure sector, which has come under increased scrutiny for its environmental impact and resource usage. This regulatory step highlights the government's intent to monitor and potentially manage the energy footprint of technology companies operating large-scale server farms.
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