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LBNL publishes research on U.S. data center energy usage, efficiency, and infrastructure trends.
2024 United States Data Center Energy Usage Report ->DOE and FEMP provide guidance on data center energy efficiency, cooling, electrical systems, and federal best practices.
DOE Data Center Energy Efficiency ->EPA ENERGY STAR provides information on data center energy performance and efficiency guidance.
ENERGY STAR Data Center Efficiency ->A public guide covering IT systems, environmental conditions, air management, cooling, electrical systems, and heat recovery.
Best Practices Guide ->LBNL explains how data center water consumption is usually connected to cooling design and efficiency.
Data Center Water Efficiency ->DOE guidance discusses water-side economizing, cooling towers, chilled water loops, and opportunities to improve cooling water efficiency.
Cooling Water Efficiency Opportunities ->LBNL research reviews factors that influence water use in data center workloads.
The Water Use of Data Center Workloads ->The Department of Education has published public guidance on artificial intelligence, teaching, learning, policy, and responsible use in education.
AI and the Future of Teaching and Learning ->Public federal resources and guidance related to AI use in education.
Artificial Intelligence Guidance ->IES publishes research and commentary on education technology, AI, student support, and evidence-based education practices.
Institute of Education Sciences ->DC Myths uses public sources to support general educational explanations. Some pages simplify technical concepts for the public, students, or municipal audiences. When project-specific decisions are being made, municipalities and organizations should consult qualified engineering, legal, environmental, utility, and planning professionals.