Computing Facilities Can Save Big and Keep Cool by Looking Underground

August 12, 2026 at 1:05 AM
US Department of Energy
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<p>A New National Laboratory Study Finds that Underground Thermal Energy Storage Can Keep Servers Cool Year Round To ensure equipment in computing facilities function, they need to be kept cool, which can require a lot of energy and water—as much as 40% of their total annual energy consumption. Typical cooling systems ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/computing-facilities-can-save-big-and-keep-cool-by-looking-underground/">Computing Facilities Can Save Big and Keep Cool by Looking Underground</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>A New National Laboratory Study Finds that Underground Thermal Energy Storage Can Keep Servers Cool Year Round To ensure equipment in computing facilities function, they need to be kept cool, which can require a lot of energy and water—as much as 40% of their total annual energy consumption. Typical cooling systems ... [continued]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/computing-facilities-can-save-big-and-keep-cool-by-looking-underground/">Computing Facilities Can Save Big and Keep Cool by Looking Underground</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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