Data centers strain grids as climate risk grows; NERC guides reliability while Atlanta-based nonprofit evolves to keep lights on amid heat and drought.
A mounting body of studies shows climate hazards are increasingly disrupting data centers worldwide, raising costs and threatening reliability. Insurers warn of higher premiums; operators push for water-efficient cooling and location strategies. With heat waves intensifying, a systemic rethink of cooling, water use, and siting is underway.