Powering AI_ Google Reports Surging 2024 Electricity & Water Use

Google's 2025 Sustainability report discloses 27% y/y higher 2024 electricity use (+25% NA, +32% int'l), stalling gains in 24/7 carbon-free energy & surging water use as Google continues to employ evaporative cooling. Alphabet's 2025 Sustainability report suggests hyperscalers are on track for 7th consecutive year of 25%+ y/y electricity demand, even before surging AI inference demand. The report indicates that GOOG's electricity use increased 27% y/y (+25% North America, +32% int'l) in 2024 to ~32 terawatt ...