Dozens of off-grid gas plants built for data centers raise air quality concerns

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The race to build data centers in space is gaining momentum as AI drives unprecedented demand for computing power. Orbital facilities could tap into abundant solar energy and avoid many of the environmental challenges faced on Earth. Yet space remains a harsh and expensive place to operate, with major hurdles including cooling, maintenance, radiation exposure, and orbital debris.

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The employees encouraged limits on the complexes in a series of hearings in the tech giant’s hometown, Seattle.

At a recent City Council meeting, one councilwoman called for a moratorium on data centers. During the same meeting, the mayor pro tem warned against demonizing AI as officials weigh regulations.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed grid managers to make changes that protect individuals from higher electricity bills while giving data centers access to power faster.

AWS is in talks to sell its chips to other data centers. CEO Andy Jassy has said this represents a $50 billion opportunity for the company.

FERC told grid operators to give data centers a fast lane for interconnections, but it failed to address electricity supply shortages.