AI data centers outbidding utilities for clean energy sparks debate over fossil fuel transition
alejandroll10 · x · 2026-08-27
Matthew Yglesias argues against complaints that tech companies are investing too much in clean energy. However, Ben Inskeep counters that AI data centers are outbidding utilities for clean energy projects, driving up prices and reducing availability. Clean energy originally intended to retire fossil fuel plants is now being consumed by energy-intensive AI infrastructure.
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