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Amazon backs off-grid power plant to fuel AI data centers
Ars Technica Amazon backs power plant that may become top source of US climate pollution
Amazon announced backing for an off-the-grid power plant to support its data centers, raising concerns about its impact on US climate pollution.
Why it matters
The massive energy demands of AI are forcing tech giants to secure dedicated power sources, potentially increasing overall climate pollution.
Latest brief · Aug 11, 2026