Data centers can be built in a way so that they use almost no water, so do not be fooled and look up "closed loop cooling systems for data centers". As for energy, more and more data centers are required to build their own energy facilities so as to not burden the existing infrastructure. This is a cute video with a catchy jingle, however it is nothing but a gaslighting tool. Again, do not be fooled.
Donalds has many other problems. Have you heard him speak? He is not very intelligent. His wife was involved in charter school debacles. He supported George Floyd. Donald’s is a democrat and will be the biggest rino once he gets elected. I’m sticking with J Collins and whoever DeSantis backs. I’ll vote for the Democrat over Donalds if he wins the primary.
My reply was not, in any way shape or form, an endorsement of Donalds or his policies. I honestly have not researched him at all and have only heard about him in a superficial way. I only touched upon the "data centers/server farms take all our electricity and water" narrative that is all over the place lately. 🙂
Everything you say is true, but having closed loop cooling and building your own power source is incredibly expensive. A powerplant alone would be over a billion dollars and take 5+ years to plan, permit, and construct. Let’s face it, that’s probably not happening.
This, my lazy Brave AI generated info, summarizes well what I've garnered about the subject:
Data centers in the US are increasingly building their own "behind-the-meter" power plants to bypass grid interconnection delays that can stretch 7 to 10 years. A Cleanview report identified 46 data centers with a combined capacity of 56 GW planning on-site generation, representing roughly 30% of all planned US data center capacity. 90% of these projects were announced in 2025 alone, driven by the urgent need to power AI infrastructure where traditional utility connections are too slow.
Natural gas is the dominant fuel source for these private plants, with approximately 75% of identified equipment being gas-powered. Developers are prioritizing speed over efficiency, utilizing mobile generators, aeroderivative turbines, and reciprocating engines rather than waiting for long-lead-time heavy-duty gas turbines. This shift has triggered a boom in private natural gas proposals, which tripled in 2025 according to the Global Energy Monitor, with some projects emitting millions of tons of greenhouse gases annually.
Political and corporate responses are accelerating this trend. President Donald Trump issued a mandate during his State of the Union address for major tech companies to build ttheir own power supply to protect ratepayers from higher bills. Companies like Google, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI are deploying on-site gas plants or fuel cells, with Google’s Texas campus permitting a facility that would emit over 4.5 million tons of greenhouse gases per year. This "shadow power grid" represents a significant deviation from previous clean energy commitments, as speed to market becomes the primary driver for AI infrastructure investment.
Data centers can be built in a way so that they use almost no water, so do not be fooled and look up "closed loop cooling systems for data centers". As for energy, more and more data centers are required to build their own energy facilities so as to not burden the existing infrastructure. This is a cute video with a catchy jingle, however it is nothing but a gaslighting tool. Again, do not be fooled.
Donalds has many other problems. Have you heard him speak? He is not very intelligent. His wife was involved in charter school debacles. He supported George Floyd. Donald’s is a democrat and will be the biggest rino once he gets elected. I’m sticking with J Collins and whoever DeSantis backs. I’ll vote for the Democrat over Donalds if he wins the primary.
My reply was not, in any way shape or form, an endorsement of Donalds or his policies. I honestly have not researched him at all and have only heard about him in a superficial way. I only touched upon the "data centers/server farms take all our electricity and water" narrative that is all over the place lately. 🙂
I am always open to listening to all sides of a debate or issue. Thanks friend.
I've heard him speak. He backs Trump. What is his voting record? Haven't heard of the other man. Anyone can make videos.
I am going to bite for someone else not Donald no Demoncrats
Everything you say is true, but having closed loop cooling and building your own power source is incredibly expensive. A powerplant alone would be over a billion dollars and take 5+ years to plan, permit, and construct. Let’s face it, that’s probably not happening.
This, my lazy Brave AI generated info, summarizes well what I've garnered about the subject: Data centers in the US are increasingly building their own "behind-the-meter" power plants to bypass grid interconnection delays that can stretch 7 to 10 years. A Cleanview report identified 46 data centers with a combined capacity of 56 GW planning on-site generation, representing roughly 30% of all planned US data center capacity. 90% of these projects were announced in 2025 alone, driven by the urgent need to power AI infrastructure where traditional utility connections are too slow.
Natural gas is the dominant fuel source for these private plants, with approximately 75% of identified equipment being gas-powered. Developers are prioritizing speed over efficiency, utilizing mobile generators, aeroderivative turbines, and reciprocating engines rather than waiting for long-lead-time heavy-duty gas turbines. This shift has triggered a boom in private natural gas proposals, which tripled in 2025 according to the Global Energy Monitor, with some projects emitting millions of tons of greenhouse gases annually.
Political and corporate responses are accelerating this trend. President Donald Trump issued a mandate during his State of the Union address for major tech companies to build ttheir own power supply to protect ratepayers from higher bills. Companies like Google, OpenAI, Oracle, and xAI are deploying on-site gas plants or fuel cells, with Google’s Texas campus permitting a facility that would emit over 4.5 million tons of greenhouse gases per year. This "shadow power grid" represents a significant deviation from previous clean energy commitments, as speed to market becomes the primary driver for AI infrastructure investment.