energy waste
Coverage of energy waste in the Nexus archive.
- Katie McGinty: The energy economy’s biggest waste problem is already inside the system
The article highlights the energy economy's significant waste problem, noting that up to half of all energy is lost as heat globally. It emphasizes the potential of untapped waste heat, equivalent to three-quarters of U.S. annual electricity consumption, and discusses how AI-driven data centers are increasing energy demand while legacy systems waste energy on non-compute tasks.
- AI data centers and the valuable energy we’re letting them waste
The article highlights the energy waste from AI data centers and emphasizes the potential of water reuse technology to address this issue. It warns that ignoring the problem could lead to significant costs for affected communities.
- Trump is trying to undo 50 years of energy efficiency gains
The Trump administration is actively opposing energy efficiency measures, promoting energy waste, and contributing to rising oil and gas prices through its Mideast war policies.