Source: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ Drought is no longer a regional anomaly — it is a structural risk to the U.S. energy system and the digital economy it powers. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows significant portions of the country under moderate to severe drought. While agriculture often dominates the headlines, the implications for power generation — and high-density data infrastructure — are just as material. Water is embedded across the energy value chain: • Hydropower:

Source: Beacon Hotel (NYC in snow) NERC’s 2025 Winter Reliability Assessment delivers a clear warning: peak winter electricity demand could spike ~25%, driven by electrification, data centers, and more extreme cold snaps. While the grid is largely prepared for average winter conditions, it is increasingly exposed to high-impact, low-probability weather events. Looking ahead, volatility may rise further. Climate models suggest La Niña fades in 2026, shifting to ENSO-neutral, t

Source: NOAA As we approach Fall 2025, climate indicators point to the development of a weak to moderate La Niña  event. For natural gas...

Source: ChatGPT Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it’s a present-day reality. With weather disasters costing $145 billion in...

Source: ChatGPT The U.S. Southwest is heading into summer under intensifying drought conditions. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor ,...