data centers

Missouri's utility regulator's staff says the Public Service Commission should reject a new proposal from Ameren.

Large data centers are coming to Missouri, and they need a lot of power. Right now, there aren't regulations governing how they will use energy, so Ameren is working to develop new rules.

Data centers are expanding across the central U.S. to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence. That's raising concerns about growing energy demand and freshwater usage.

A new Missouri law offering tax breaks to computer data centers already is making an impact.Internet service provider Bluebird Network is citing the…