Increasing electricity demand from tech companies is fueling new initiatives for natural gas power in the U.S., which is impeding progress on climate efforts. Industry decision-makers now consider natural gas a crucial power source due to its reliability and cost-effectiveness.
However, the construction of new natural gas plants is regarded as counterproductive to climate objectives, stated by John Quigley, a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. The surge in electricity demand from tech firms is prompting U.S. utilities to reassess natural gas as a primary power source, affecting climate targets.