Data Center Efficiency Tweaks Could Add 76 GW US Power Capacity

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A new study shows data centers could unlock 76 gigawatts of additional US power capacity through demand-response flexibility. This matters as AI infrastructure strains the grid; data centers' ability to shift computing loads could help balance supply without new power plants.

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Data Center Efficiency Tweaks Could Add 76 GW US Power Capacity

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