As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

The surge in energy demand from artificial intelligence is driving a boom in natural gas and coal plants, prompting renewable energy advocates and lawmakers in states like New York, Michigan, Oregon, and Minnesota to push for legislation requiring data centers to use climate-friendly energy. Efforts aim to align data center power consumption with emissions-reduction goals, as tech giants' energy needs outpace renewable energy infrastructure development.