Bigger and bigger data centers are leading to proposals for massive electric power transmission lines, sometimes across hundreds of miles.

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“SUGARLOAF, Pa. (AP) — For John Zola, the 40 acres were like a paradise: apple orchards tucked into northern Pennsylvania’s rolling hills, a barn, meadows and more than enough land for four houses: one for himself and his wife and each of his three adult children. It’s been “hell,” however, since a contractor hired by the local power utility knocked on Zola’s door in late 2024 and informed him that it planned to build a 500-kilovolt power line through his property.” submitted by /u/talkingatoms

Originally posted by u/talkingatoms on r/ArtificialInteligence