Environmental groups are calling for a halt to new data center construction

As Energy discovery for data centersEnvironmental groups called for a moratorium on the approval and construction of new facilities.

More than 230 organizations including food and water watch, friends of the earth, and Greenpeace sign a public letter Members of Congress to support a national moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers, citing electricity and water consumption.

“The rapid rise of data centers, largely untreated AI and Cripto Frenzy are disrupting communities across the country and threatening America’s economy, environment, climate, and water security,” the letter said.

Some Studies It has linked higher energy prices to new data centers in the region. Consumers have come to the same conclusion: a new survey, commissioned by solar installer Sunrun, found Eight in 10 consumers worries about data centers negatively affecting utility bills.

The price of electricity has shoot 13% This year, it is greater than the annual increase in the past decade.

The effect is expected to be felt in several states, including Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and New Jersey with the largest capacity of the plateau.

Energy discovery for data centers is expected to last almost three decades, from 40 Gigawatts today to 106 Gigawatts in 2035. Much of it will be in rural areas.

“All the significant compounds and effects of AI have on society, including lost jobs, social instability and economic concentration,” environmental groups.

The proposed data center has been a flash point in recent times.

Last week, the demonstration walking outside utility headquarters. The company is seeking approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission to provide Openai and Oracle with electricity for their Gigawatt data center. Demonstrators said they were concerned about data centers driving up electricity bills, using fresh water, and snarling traffic.

Also last week, three people arrested In Wisconsin during the General Council Meeting about the 902 Megawatt data center that is layered as part of the Stargate project Openai and Oracle.