Data Centers Raise Nearby Temperatures by Up to 4°C in Phoenix, Study Finds
cwwc · hn · 2026-08-19
A study published in ASME's Sustainable Buildings measured the urban heat impact of data center waste heat in Phoenix, finding nearby temperatures can rise by up to 4°C. As AI compute growth drives a data center building boom, urban heat effects are emerging as a real sustainability concern.
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