U.S. regulators rejected Amazon's data center plan over concerns about power bills and grid reliability.

U.S. energy regulators have rejected an amended agreement for Amazon's data center linked to a Pennsylvania nuclear plant due to concerns it could raise public power bills and affect grid reliability. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) noted that co-locating data centers at power plants aims to meet the high electricity demands of technologies like AI but poses risks, including diverting power from the grid. FERC Chairman Willie Phillips dissented, citing potential impacts on national security.

November 01, 2024
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