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The rapid expansion of data centers across the U.S. and the critical role of renewable energy in powering the grid

Utiliity Dive

Rising power demand—and the role of utilities Currently, data centers account for approximately 4% of the nation’s total electricity usage, with that number expected to climb to as much as 12% by 2028, according to the U.S. Fiber optic cables for real-time monitoring, smart grid control and data transmission.