Petition calls on EU to require new data centres to run on 100% renewable energy
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Summary
The article argues that thousands of new data centres being built across Europe, driven by AI growth, are consuming massive amounts of electricity and driving up energy prices. It calls for a requirement that new data centres be powered by 100% renewable energy to fight climate change and protect consumers from rising bills. The piece is framed as a petition to the EU.
Key quotes
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In Ireland alone, they already consume 20% of the country's electricity.
New data centres in Europe should only be built if they can be powered by renewable energy.
Our bills depend on how they're powered - expensive fossil fuels or homegrown, renewable energy.
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