Air permit reviews cover 11 U.S. data center campuses linked to new gas projects. These facilities could collectively emit over 129 million tons of greenhouse gases annually. This emissions level exceeds the total output of several small countries.
The energy projects are designed to satisfy the power requirements of the artificial intelligence sector. Major firms including Microsoft, Meta, and OpenAI are tied to these developments.
Companies are building on-site fossil fuel plants to bypass delays in power grid connections. This strategy draws scrutiny from lawmakers and environmental groups regarding corporate sustainability goals.