Thanks to the continued AI boom, data centers are popping up around the U.S., but some states are favored more than others. While Virginia has the most data centers, over 300, Arizona is now a magnet for new facilities, given its low operating costs and plentiful space. There are, of course, additional logistical hurdles involved… The post Blueprint for rural energy could help reinforce grids against data centers’ power needs appeared first on Research & Development World.