Data Centers Shouldn't Build Their Own Power: Off-Grid Gas Turbines Deemed Inefficient and Polluting
aronchick · x · 2026-11-06
Andrew Damitio argues against data centers making their own power: off-grid gas turbines are wildly inefficient and polluting, serving only the off-grid facility rather than strengthening the whole grid — data centers should pay for their grid impacts instead. Aronchick echoes the take, saying this is exactly what PPAs are for.
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