A rise in cooling energy demand may be a bigger issue than the demand caused by increased computing, potentially doubling total energy demand by 2050 according to a report by researchers at Rocky Mountain Institute. This is a consequence of rising global temperatures causing new stress on cooling, for all applications including comfort, industrial operations, and data centers. Solution strategies include “nature-based solutions such as urban greening, building design strategies and reduced carbon emissions overall.” Read full article.
June 2026 BEST START Energy Digest