Making Sense of AI Data Centers and Energy

As AI adoption accelerates, communities are seeing increased interest in data center development, often accompanied by questions about energy consumption, costs and environmental impacts.

SECC’s new “Making Sense of AI Data Centers and Energy” fact sheet equips consumers with clear, unbiased information to better understand these facilities and engage constructively in local discussions.

This resource outlines how AI data centers differ from traditional data centers, what they require from the grid and the potential benefits and challenges for communities. It also includes a practical list of questions consumers can ask developers, utilities and local leaders.

We encourage you to share this fact sheet with your customers to help them make sense of this important, emerging topic and participate confidently in decisions that affect their community.