133. AI, Datacenters and Energy - May24

This podcast episode explores Google's efforts towards achieving clean energy consumption in its datacenters. They have successfully transitioned to renewable energy sources and are now focused on running their facilities on carbon-free energy 24/7 in all locations. Google's commitment to clean energy has influenced power suppliers to offer green power options and has sparked significant changes in the industry. They are also working on aligning their clean energy work with power grid advancements and managing electricity load growth. Moreover, Google is exploring a broader set of clean energy technologies like advanced nuclear and enhanced geothermal to achieve their 24-7 carbon-free energy goal. Additionally, the episode highlights Google's Tapestry project, which uses data and AI capabilities to enhance power grid planning and forecasting. The potential impact of AI and data centers on electricity demand is also discussed, along with the importance of methane detection in addressing climate change.