NOTE: โThe Week That Wasโ is a recap of ideas shared over the last seven days.
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From AIโs growing energy footprint to techโs new role in clean power markets and the uneven geography of climate impacts, this weekโs themes highlight how technology, climate, and infrastructure are becoming deeply intertwined.
AI Everywhere: AIโs rapid spread across industries is driving a surge in data center power demandโmaking energy a tech issue and tech an energy issueโwhile the real race now is not just how much gets built, but where and how fast.
Meta, Constellation and the Clinton Clean Energy Center: Meta and Constellation signed a 20-year PPA to secure 24/7 nuclear power from the Clinton plant, effectively privatizing Illinois' expiring ZEC program and valuing the plantโs carbon-free attributes at ~$1.5 billionโhighlighting how tech companies are driving new markets for firm, clean energy.
Hotter, Except Where Itโs Cooler: While most U.S. cities have warmed significantly since 1970, a few have cooledโhighlighting the uneven geography of climate change and the need for region-specific investment in energy infrastructure and climate resilience.
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Have a great week!