Executive Summary The U.S. government and corporations do not release data on the price of submarine cable faults, raising concerns for national preparedness. Fiber-optic submarine cable faults cost the U.S. an estimated $22-$90 million annually. Power submarine cable faults cost the U.S. $12-$116 million to repair annually. The indirect costs of repair can range from … Continue reading
Executive Summary Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasing the technology sector’s electricity demand, with data center energy use projected to more than double by 2030. This limits tech companies’ ability to meet renewable energy targets that were originally pledged in a less energy-intensive market. Google and Microsoft have implemented 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy (CFE) in their facilities, … Continue reading
