US senators are pushing for the Energy Information Administration to collect detailed data on data centre power consumption. The proposed legislation would require AI companies to report their electricity usage and grid impact, reflecting mounting concerns about the energy demands of AI facilities. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/senators-want-us-energy-information-agency-to-monitor-data-center-electricity-usage/ #AIagent #AI #GenAI #AIInfrastructure
Senators want US energy information agency to monitor data center electricity usage

In a letter, senators press for mandated annual electricity disclosure for data centers.

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