IEA reviews data-centre integration with power systems across 34 jurisdictions
Prepared at France’s G7 Presidency’s request, the report covers 90% of global data-centre capacity.
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The International Energy Agency’s October 14 report, “Powering Artificial Intelligence,” surveys data-centre integration with electricity systems across 34 policy jurisdictions. The IEA says these jurisdictions account for 90% of global data-centre capacity.
Requested by France’s G7 Presidency, the review examines how rising data-centre investment affects local power systems, electricity prices, emissions and water use. It sets out policy and regulatory principles aimed at balancing energy affordability, sustainability and security.
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Report scope
Scope reported by the IEA in its study on data centres and electricity.
- Policy jurisdictions surveyed
- 34 count
- 2026-10-14 · Observed
- Share of global capacity covered
- 90 percent
- 2026-10-14 · Observed
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Jurisdiction count and percentage coverage as stated by the IEA; these are not estimates of electricity demand.
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