AI Data Demand Revives Peaker Plants Amid Pollution Concerns
Published on: Dec. 23, 2025, 6:20 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The increasing electricity demand from AI data centers is resuscitating rarely-used peaker plants, known for high pollution, due to sudden economic viability. These plants, often in low-income minority areas, strain the nation's power grid and increase local emissions despite efforts for clean energy solutions.
