Microsoft & Google Target Cities Like Minneapolis and Pittsburgh for New AI Data Centers
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how AI companies such as Microsoft and Google are shifting their data center expansion plans away from overcrowded regions like Austin and Alexandria. Due to the high electricity demands of AI server farms, they’re now eyeing cities like Minneapolis and Pittsburgh, which offer surplus power and cooler weather. This strategic move helps reduce strain on regional grids while maintaining operational efficiency for energy-intensive AI operations.
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