Daily on Energy: Oil up on hostilities, country-sized data center energy consumption, and Three Mile Island
The article discusses recent developments in energy, including rising oil prices due to hostilities in the Middle East. It also highlights the Senate Republicans' decision to block a resolution aimed at reversing the EPA's relaxed air toxin regulations for coal-fired power plants. Additionally, a report from the United Nations reveals that global data centers are consuming electricity comparable to that of several countries.
- ▪Hostilities in the Middle East have led to increased crude oil prices, with Brent crude reaching $98.19 a barrel.
- ▪Senate Republicans blocked a resolution to reverse the EPA's softening of air toxics regulations for coal-fired power plants.
- ▪A UN report indicates that global data centers consume as much electricity as many countries.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Wednesday, readers! The NBA Finals kick off tonight, with the New York Knicks taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Texas. 🏀🏆 Who do you have winning it all? Today’s edition of Daily on Energy has all sorts of data center-related news for you, touching on their global electricity consumption, proposed efficiency standards in Europe, and a push in North Carolina to bar local incentives. ⚡🪫📃 We have everything you need to know below.
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