The article discusses the contrasting positions of large and small technology firms regarding renewable energy amid regulatory challenges. While major players like Amazon advocate for renewable sources to meet demand and reduce costs, smaller companies face a 'holding pattern' due to permitting and tariff uncertainties, with some operators considering less clean energy options. Legislative efforts in places like Texas pose a threat to renewable projects. Industry experts caution that these developments could significantly affect the growth of data centers and renewable investments.
"On average, [operators] are most likely going to try to find ways of absorbing additional costs and going to dirtier sources," he said.
"Renewable energy can often be less expensive than alternatives because there's no fuel to purchase. Some of the purchasing agreements we have signed historically were 'no brainers' because they reduced our power costs," said Kevin Miller.
"We have a huge opportunity in front of us with these data centers...but any of these bills passing would kill that in the crib," said Doug Lewin.
"Demand [for renewables] has reached an all-time high...So when you couple that with the additional constraints, there could be some near to midterm challenges," said Christopher Wellise.
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