LA County will study data center’s appetite for power, water to meet AI demand
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to study the potential strain on public utilities and health effects of large data centers, which are expected to increase in demand due to artificial intelligence. The study will examine the centers' use of electricity and water, and potential environmental impacts.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to study the impact of large data centers on public utilities and health. The study, expected to be completed in four months, will examine the centers' use of electricity and water, as well as potential environmental impacts. Data centers are expected to increase in demand due to artificial intelligence. Pacific Gas & Electric estimates that data center demand could use the same amount of electricity as 8 million homes. One large data center can use up to 5 million gallons of water per day, potentially increasing consumer water bills. The study will help county officials understand the potential strain on public utilities and make informed decisions about future data center developments.
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