Southern Environmental Law Center: Utilities are building a ton of gas for data centers. It’s time for Big Tech to stop them.

Southern utilities are rapidly expanding natural gas infrastructure to power data centers for major tech companies, despite initial promises to support clean energy. The Southern Environmental Law Center argues that this shift undermines the region's potential for renewable energy growth and contributes to environmental degradation. This move by utilities could have long-term implications for the Southeast's climate goals and public health, as natural gas is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. The region's pivot to fossil fuels in the name of tech growth highlights a critical tension between economic development and environmental sustainability.