[skybrian]

They will also want reliable power, which seems like justification enough to keep their options open. A “phased, modular approach” sounds like it would give them options. Maybe Microsoft could install solar and/or batteries later and use their natural gas turbines for backup?

With enough batteries they might get through the night, but seasonal shortages are much harder to handle that way.

I bet a carbon tax on data centers would be popular if the Democrats get back in.