Post by Holly Li

The sustainability challenges posed by the data center boom are real, but so is the opportunity to get this right. Ceres, Inc. is hiring a Director, Climate & Energy, Data Centers to work with companies, investors, and policymakers to help guide this rapidly growing sector toward a cleaner path. If you want to geek out with me, I recently read AI Empire by Karen Hao, which explores the massive energy demand behind the rapid growth of data centers and the risks this expansion can pose for local communities and ecosystems. At Ceres, we’re also continuing work on just transition and bridging the gap between institutional investors and community lenders. Happy to discuss any of these topics anytime.