New challenges arise with the increase in energy demands of data centers. Issues such as availability of power in different locations, delays in renewable energy projects, and disputes over who should bear the cost of infrastructure upgrades. In this article, CRA’s Margarita Patria discusses the importance of fair cost allocation for energy infrastructure and highlights the role AI can play in improving energy generation and distribution.
An overview of data center financing and asset-backed securities
In this Insights, the first of a series on data centers, CRA’s Tiago Duarte-Silva, Ana Balcárcel, and Keith Czerney discuss the surge in data center...

