The demand for electricity from AI data centers operated by Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon is driving utilities in states like Louisiana and Wisconsin to consider new natural gas plants. Microsoft's plans near Milwaukee involve a $2 billion project essential for powering its AI operations. Meanwhile, Meta’s data center in Louisiana will reach over two gigawatts of capacity, leading to Entergy planning new gas plants for the first time in decades. Amazon's Mississippi project has similarly spurred construction of a new natural gas plant, highlighting tensions between increased fossil fuel use and renewable energy goals.
Microsoft is developing a $2 billion natural gas generation plan near Milwaukee to power its new data center hub, showcasing the increased demand for energy.
Meta's Louisiana data center will require the construction of a new natural gas plant for the first time in 50 years due to its enormous energy capacity.
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