This month, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) Acid Rain Program(ARP) does not apply to power generation facilities that are not connected to a public electricity grid , commonly referred to as “islanded” power generation facilities.
The guidance expands opportunities for companies to develop and operate islanded power generation facilities for data centers
“Ensuring that the United States maintains our artificial intelligence dominance is essential to national security and economic prosperity. At the same time, it is equally important that we safeguard our communities from utility price hikes” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation Aaron Szabo
What profits? They are not even breaking even yet, and it seems people don't want to pay for what this shit actually costs.
Yes, profits is a misleading word. Investments? Lots of money is being thrown around. Is it real? shrug
Lots of big numbers are being passed around in a circle jerk.