AI Demand Forces US to Restart Fossil Fuel Power Plants Amidst Rising Emissions Concerns
The U.S. is reopening old fossil fuel power plants, including the 60-year-old Fisk facility in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, to meet the rising energy demands driven by artificial intelligence and data centers. Experts express concern over the potential increase in emissions, particularly in vulnerable communities already facing environmental challenges.
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The surge in artificial intelligence and data centers is prompting the U.S. to restart old fossil fuel power plants that were slated for closure. Experts warn of increased emissions in already vulnerable neighborhoods.
In Chicago's working-class district Pilsen, the 60-year-old oil-fired Fisk power plant looms near a playground. This facility, owned by NRG Energy, is among those being reconsidered for operation due to rising energy demands driven by AI technologies.
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