The Verge Science
21 January 2026
OpenAI says its data centers will pay for their own energy and limit water usage
Why It Matters for ITAD
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OpenAI says it will minimize water use and pay for energy infrastructure upgrades needed to power its data centers. "We're being good neighbors," the company said, directly addressing the growing opposition to AI projects amid rising utility bills. "We commit to paying our own way on energy, so that our operations don't increase your electricity […]
Key Takeaways
- • OpenAI says its data centers will pay for their own energy and limit water usage.
- • OpenAI says it will minimize water use and pay for energy infrastructure upgrades needed to power its data centers.
