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How Technology Costs Shape the Emissions Impact of High Data-Center Load

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

A NEMS Connect sensitivity on data-center electricity growth, zero-carbon technology costs, and power-sector emissions The question after high load Data-center electricity demand has become one of the most important uncertainties in U.S. energy outlooks. In…

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NEMS Beyond EIA: Universities and Independent Researchers Shaping Policy

July 14, 2026July 15, 2026

When most people think about the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS), they think of the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Annual Energy Outlook (AEO). That association is understandable. EIA built and maintains NEMS,…