U.S. renewables supplied more power than natural gas for the first time in March 2026. However, explosive data center power demand is forcing grid operators to delay coal plant retirements and keep fossil fuel infrastructure online longer than planned.
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For the First Time in the U.S., Renewables Generate More Power Than Natural Gas
U.S. renewables surpassed natural gas for the first time in March 2026, but explosive AI data center demand is forcing grid operators to delay coal retirements and extend fossil fuel infrastructure.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Hacker NewsBY sys://pipeline
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