Seven Nuclear Plants' Worth of Power The Staggering Size of California's Data Center Demand

Seven Nuclear Plants' Worth of Power The Staggering Size of California's Data Center Demand

Seven Nuclear Plants' Worth of Power The Staggering Size of California's Data Center DemandIn House Contributor
Published on: 02/11/2026

Data center requests on PG&E's system equal about seven Diablo Canyon nuclear plants' worth of capacity. Learn what it takes to build that much power, what it means for homeowners, and how to become your own small power plant.

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