The surge in electricity use from data centers is outpacing most other forms of demand growth, creating new challenges for grid management and climate targets
Why is expanding interregional transmission important, and what’s blocking it?
This brief examines how energy poverty is shifting as cooling needs rise. It finds that LIHEAP’s outdated allocation favors cold-weather states, while more assistance is needed in warmer regions.
This policy brief is informed by a 2025 MIT CEEPR working paper on the role of data centers in potentially reducing power system costs, with climate benefits dependent on availability of renewables.
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Paul Osterman examines the rising use of contractors, freelancers and gig-workers by employers around the country.
