https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-so-hard-about-behind-the-meter-power-for-datacenters-part-1Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-so-hard-about-behind-the-meter-power-for-datacenters-part-1https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-is-so-hard-about-behind-the-meter-power-for-datacenters-part-1#u66818Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:30:36 +0000Artificial intelligence data centers are driving up electricity use across the United States, pushing power consumption to record highs for 2026 and 2027 according to federal projections. The rapid growth of these facilities poses a rising threat to global electricity systems and grid resilience. To meet massive energy needs, data center operators are increasingly exploring behind-the-meter power solutions, including natural gas and clean energy supplies, as well as industrial boilers and steam turbines to secure reliable electricity independent of public transmission grids.Why it mattersData