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US agency says power for data centers can sidestep pollution laws

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said power plants built exclusively to supply electricity to data centers, and not connected to the public grid, may be exempt from key federal pollution rules. The move is aimed at accelerating AI infrastructure development, easing pressure on regional power grids, and supporting the rapid expansion of data centers across the United States.

28 Jul 2026 11:03 am