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Minimize resource use, expand access to carbon-free electricity, and support local communities

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Koomey, Jonathan, Eric Masanet, and Ana Pinheiro Privette. 2026. “Minimize Resource Use, Expand Access to Carbon-Free Electricity, and Support Local Communities.” In AI for Energy, Water, and Waste Management. Veolia Institute, Microsoft. https://www.institut.veolia.org/en/publications/veolia-institute-review-facts-reports/ai-energy-water-and-waste-management

This section focuses on two crucial dimensions of AI’s environmental footprint: energy use and water consumption. There has been much public attention over the last few years on AI’s energy use. More recently, concerns have been raised about data center water use. Understanding these impacts is essential for designing AI systems that align with sustainability goals and for mitigating the environmental consequences of their rapid growth.

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