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The (climate) case against (AI) data centers

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Briefings

Ketan Joshi argues that data centers represent concentrated, lumpy demand growth that conflicts with local community needs and is largely met by gas, not clean energy. This critique challenges the narrative that data centers are beneficial for grid stability, suggesting they are instead a source of localized pollution and social friction.

Key points

• Ketan Joshi identifies data centers as a source of 'lumpy, concentrated, unwanted by neighbors, and largely met with gas' demand growth.
• Joshi views the current case against data centers as a critique of how these facilities are perceived versus their actual operational impact on local communities.

Context

Ketan Joshi, a former wind-industry analyst, critiques data centers as a form of demand growth that is lumpy, concentrated, and often met with gas, challenging the narrative that they are beneficial for grid stability.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Joshi's specific critique of data centers as a source of concentrated demand and gas use, with no data on actual emissions, grid impact metrics, or community surveys provided.

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