
NEMA, ASHRAE and PNNL launch a framework as developers, utilities and contractors grapple with power, workforce and infrastructure demands.
August 11, 2026
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Bryan Gottlieb - Engineering News-Record
AI data centers are no longer just buildings. They are increasingly reaching power-demand levels more commonly associated with municipalities, prompting industry groups to launch a new framework they say is needed to keep pace with rapidly changing power, cooling and reliability requirements.
Mr. Gottlieb may be contacted at gottliebb@enr.com