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Living with Data

The exponential expansion of the data center industry, driven by an escalating demand for data processing and storage, is poised to significantly impact the residential energy market. With data centers being inherently energy-intensive, their proliferation is anticipated to result in them consuming approximately 6% of the nation’s total electricity by 2026. This projection represents almost half of the electricity consumption currently attributed to residential buildings. In regions where data center development is rapidly advancing, localized effects include heightened demands on power and water resources, highlighting the strain these facilities place on municipal infrastructure. This project aims to investigate the potential ramifications of data center expansion on residential energy provision while also exploring opportunities for integrating data center infrastructure with housing developments.