Source: Slashdot: Hardware
Part of: The grid can't keep up with AI →
Amazon and other hyperscalers are installing dedicated natural gas plants at data centers to meet AI compute demand. These facilities have 30+ year lifespans and will generate emissions well past their net-zero commitments. The choice prioritizes grid independence and guaranteed power supply over renewable procurement. The financial and operational lock-in of gas infrastructure means these companies are betting on carbon offsets or future technology rather than addressing the tension between exponential compute growth and decarbonization.