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Beijing orders AI data centres to use green electricity
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
Summary: Beijing’s action plan urges new AI data centre projects to prioritize green electricity usage to meet carbon goals.
WHO: National Energy Administration
WHAT: Action plan requiring green electricity usage as a key metric for new AI data centre projects
WHEN: May 09, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: To align AI data centre expansion with national carbon goals.
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