The United States holds a commanding lead in data-center capacity, hosting 37% of the world’s facilities, and being home to the largest data center providers — Amazon.com, Microsoft, and Alphabet. These data centers are more than just infrastructure; they are the backbone of artificial intelligence (AI), driving innovations from personalized healthcare to automated supply chains. They are also a critical engine of the U.S. economy, generating 3.5 million jobs and contributing $2.1 trillion to the nation’s GDP between 2017 and 2021.

Continuing this success depends on a crucial factor: electricity.

Read Dr. Jamison’s complete Op-Ed at MarketWatch.