Cold weather and data centres increase US greenhouse gas emissions

A technician adjusts equipment inside a data centre, surrounded by rows of servers, as cold weather drives up energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, energy consumption in the residential and commercial sectors surged by approximately 15% during the cold snap in late December 2022. This spike in energy usage coincided with a rise in emissions, as many states relied on fossil fuels to meet the increased demand. Moreover, the proliferation of data … Read more