"Federal energy efficiency programs that once enjoyed bipartisan support are disappearing as data centers ramp up power consumption."
"The Trump administration is scrambling to ensure there’s enough electricity to power new data centers and stem rising utility bills — even as it dismantles some critical programs designed to help solve the problem.
Many energy experts say increasing efficiency is a key solution as demand soars with the artificial intelligence boom. But President Donald Trump has taken an ax to federal efficiency programs since he took office in January.
The Department of Energy has scrapped its energy efficiency office and is rolling back regulations in its appliance standard program, which forces manufacturers to increase efficiency levels for household products and industrial equipment. The agency is also proposing to eliminate the Weatherization Assistance Program, a half-century-old initiative that subsidizes equipment efficiency upgrades for low-income households."
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