What is ‘behind-the-meter power’?

Why are AI data centres quietly building their own power plants? ⚡

As grid capacity struggles to keep pace with AI's growth, more data centres are turning to 'behind-the-meter' power, by generating electricity on-site, largely from natural gas, to skip the wait for grid connection.

In this breakdown, we look at how this trend is playing out from Alberta to Nevada, and what it means for emissions, transparency, and regulatory oversight.

 Swipe through for the explanation.