electricity use
Coverage of electricity use in the Nexus archive.
- UK consumers paid to cut electricity use to help manage grid
UK consumers are being paid to reduce electricity use as the energy system operator seeks to balance supply and demand by engaging households and businesses.
- ‘A lot of red flags’: plans for New Zealand’s first datacentre spark concern as locals demand greater transparency
Plans for a NZ$3.5bn AI datacentre in Makarewa, New Zealand, have sparked local concerns over electricity and water usage, as well as potential noise pollution. The Singapore-based company Datagrid has secured approval for the project, with construction set to begin this year and operations expected by 2028.
- ‘A lot of red flags’: plans for New Zealand’s first datacentre spark concern as locals demand greater transparency
Plans for a NZ$3.5bn AI datacentre in Makarewa, New Zealand, have sparked local concerns over electricity and water use, as well as noise pollution. The Singapore-based company Datagrid has secured approval for the project, with construction set to begin this year and operations to start by 2028.
- More cities are pressing pause on data centers as local backlash grows
Cities across the U.S. are implementing moratoriums on data center construction due to resident concerns over electricity costs, environmental impacts, and nuisance issues. While industry supporters highlight job creation and tax revenue benefits, local officials argue for regulatory frameworks before approving projects. Denver, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and several other communities have paused new developments, though some areas like Cheyenne, Wyoming, have chosen not to impose restrictions.