Data center growth in the US is skyrocketing, driven by advancements in AI, leading to a massive increase in energy demand.
Natural gas is currently a key source for meeting the immediate power needs of data centers, though there's a strong push from hyperscalers for clean-firm energy sources like nuclear and geothermal.
Renewable energy faces challenges due to grid interconnection limitations, despite significant growth in solar and battery storage capacity.
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