Data Centers & Their Energy Consumption: Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
January 24, 2026
January 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48646) on Jan. 23, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Their Energy Consumption: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by science and technology policy specialist Ling Zhu and energy policy specialists Martin C. Offutt and Ashley J. Lawson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In its simplest form, a data center is . . .
The report is written by science and technology policy specialist Ling Zhu and energy policy specialists Martin C. Offutt and Ashley J. Lawson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In its simplest form, a data center is . . .