Data Center Coalition Urges U.S. Treasury to Keep Renewable Energy Subsidies Amid AI-Driven Demand Surge
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The Data Center Coalition, representing Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, has urged U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to maintain current wind and solar energy subsidy rules. They warn that stricter regulations could hinder new electricity generation needed to meet growing demand from the digital economy and AI. The U.S. risks losing 60 gigawatts of planned solar capacity by 2030, and the Treasury is expected to release updated guidelines soon.
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They warn that tightening regulations could slow the development of new electricity generation, crucial for meeting the surging demands of the digital economy and AI.
With the U.S. potentially losing 60 gigawatts of planned solar capacity by 2030, the stakes are high.
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