U.S. Regulators Reject Proposal for AWS' AI Nuclear-Powered Data Centers in Pennsylvania

Nov 2, 2024, 04:50 AM

U.S. energy regulators on Friday rejected a proposal related to Amazon Web Services' (AWS) deal to buy nuclear power for several data centers for AI in Pennsylvania. The decision was based on concerns over grid reliability and other issues. The rejected proposal involved an amended interconnection agreement for an Amazon data center connected directly to a nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. This move raises broader questions about the siting of data centers at power plants.