MPs consider the case for expanding UK data centres
On Wednesday the Environmental Audit Committee continues its inquiry on data centres as it considers the environmental risks of expanding them in the UK.
MPs are currently considering the consequences of data centres on the environment, including how much energy and water they are likely to use, and what impact this could have on the government’s net zero goals.
Meeting details
In the first panel, the Committee will consider the case for expanding data centres, with witnesses including the Tony Blair Institute. MPs will explore whether the demand underpinning calls for expansion is certain or speculative and what impacts data centre growth could have on emissions and energy bills.
In the second panel, MPs will hear evidence on the environmental impacts of data centres throughout their lifecycle, and whether technology could play a role in reducing these impacts.