Data Centers in Oregon Strain Electricity Grid and Challenge Clean Energy Goals
AUG 12, 2023
Data centers in Oregon are expected to consume significantly more electricity than initially estimated, according to three recent forecasts. This unexpected increase in energy consumption is placing additional strain on the Northwest electrical grid and raising concerns about the state’s ability to achieve its ambitious clean energy targets.
The proliferation of data centers in Oregon has led to a surge in electricity demand that surpasses what regional utilities and power planners had anticipated. This surge in demand has caught many off guard and is challenging the capacity and resilience of the electrical infrastructure in the area.
