Assessing Liquid Cooling for AI Data Centers to Boost Efficiency and Save Energy.
This Act mandates an independent technology assessment of liquid cooling systems for energy-intensive AI data centers and high-performance computing facilities. The goal is to identify cost-effective and efficient methods to manage heat, which is crucial for mitigating the rapid increase in national electricity consumption caused by AI growth. While not directly impacting citizens' daily routines, the findings aim to stabilize energy costs and improve the efficiency of critical digital infrastructure.
Key points
Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review of liquid cooling technologies for AI servers and supercomputers.
The primary objective is to curb the rapidly increasing energy consumption of data centers, which currently account for a significant portion of the nation's electricity demand.
The assessment will provide the Federal Government with recommendations on best practices, industry standards, and opportunities for waste heat reuse.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3269
Sponsor: Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA]