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Summary
The U.S. energy sector has a data center problem. In 2023, data centers accounted for 4.4% of the nation’s energy consumption, a significant increase from the 1.9% reported in 2018. This surge has taken a toll on both consumers and the environment due to rising energy and water consumption. With data center development projected to rise, their energy consumption may nearly triple by 2028, placing an unprecedented amount of strain on the already-stressed electrical grid and raising electricity prices for nearby communities
One promising solution is to establish district heating systems that take waste heat from data centers and reuse it in nearby buildings through an efficient community-wide network of heat-carrying pipes. By viewing the heat generated by servers as a commodity rather than a byproduct to be discarded, district heating systems can capture and divert excess heat to warm homes, factories, and public facilities. This approach, already used across Europe, has the potential to deliver substantial benefits for the climate, environment, and economy.
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