Georgia grapples with massive electricity demand from AI datacenters

theguardian.com

Georgia faces unprecedented electricity demand driven by AI datacenters, prompting a state utility to request significant power expansion. Georgia Power seeks 10 gigawatts, costing nearly $16 billion, with 80% of this demand attributed to AI datacenters, raising concerns about rising utility prices and environmental impact. Public hearings are underway, with activists and lawmakers advocating for increased datacenter cost contributions and a shift towards renewable energy sources, as upcoming elections could impact the state's energy policy.


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