The Quiet Displacement of Rural Georgia The wind whispers through the pecan trees of rural Georgia, a gentle reminder of the tranquility that once defined this region.
But beneath the surface, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Large tech companies are descending upon these communities, seeking cheap energy sources to power their AI data centers.
These behemoths consume staggering amounts of power – an estimated 1,500 kilowatt hours per day for each data center. To put that into perspective, a typical American household uses around 900 kWh per month.