A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has sent a formal letter to the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, requesting detailed information on the energy consumption and environmental impact of the nation’s data centers. The inquiry, led by Senators Mark Warner and Jerry Moran, highlights growing concerns about the rapid expansion of data centers, driven largely by the demands of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. The senators are seeking data on current electricity usage, projected growth, water consumption for cooling, and the sources of power fueling these facilities. They argue that a lack of comprehensive federal data makes it difficult to assess the strain on the electrical grid and to formulate effective energy policy. The request underscores a significant policy challenge: balancing technological innovation and economic growth with infrastructure stability and environmental sustainability. Read the full article for more details: https://www.wired.com/story/senators-demand-to-know-how-much-energy-data-centers-use/