Foreign Affairs
July 29, 2026
Abstract
The clean energy transition has entered a new phase. Ambitious net-zero emission pledges made over the past decade have fallen glaringly short of their goals. But the rise of artificial intelligence—and the proliferation of data centers to power it—has created an insatiable demand for power. As a result, more and more countries and corporations are intent on increasing their energy supplies and pivoting to alternative, more reliable sources.
Citation
Aldy, Joseph E., Motoy Kuno-Lewis, and Dustin Tingley. "America’s Surprising Energy Advantage." Foreign Affairs (July 29, 2026).