by by Anurag Srivastava and The Conversation • 2 months ago
Utilities are struggling to meet the soaring energy demands of AI data centers, which require significant electricity comparable to small towns. This surge in demand stresses local power grids, particularly in states like Virginia, where data centers consume over 25% of total electricity. To address this, utilities are exploring strategies such as off-peak pricing, energy storage, renewable generation, and advanced grid management using AI to balance supply and demand effectively.
