As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.
Making them more efficient makes energy usage lower, which means lower emissions.
Switching the power source doesn’t make them use less energy, they will use the exact same amount.
The energy power source they switched to could power other industries/homes instead.
Unless the mandate is “generate as much green energy as you’re consuming”. Which would probably mean they’d find some loophole like buying energy companies or something.
Making them more efficient makes energy usage lower, which means lower emissions.
Switching the power source doesn’t make them use less energy, they will use the exact same amount.
The energy power source they switched to could power other industries/homes instead.
Unless the mandate is “generate as much green energy as you’re consuming”. Which would probably mean they’d find some loophole like buying energy companies or something.