Net Zero Data Center Alliance Aligns with Goldman Sachs Forecast of 165% Surge in Data Center Power Demand by 2030
NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Net Zero Data Center Alliance, a revolutionary initiative focused on transforming the data center industry with sustainable and zero-emission infrastructure, is positioning itself to address the skyrocketing demand for data center power. This comes as Goldman Sachs predicts a 165% increase in data center power demand by 2030, driven in large part by the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning workloads.
The Alliance, consisting of INNOVO – Profitable Net Zero, ESS, ARCO Design/Build, and the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation, proposes a forward-thinking solution to address this issue. Through its bio-farm-integrated, zero-emission, gas-powered data centers, the Alliance aims to respond directly to the forecasted power demand, ensuring energy security while minimizing environmental impact. By engineering systems that digest CO2 emissions produced by the gas generators and capturing additional CO2 from the atmosphere, the Alliance seeks to achieve “Net Zero” emissions, offering a solution that is scalable, practical, and immediately deployable.
Martin Kelly, Chair and Founder of INNOVO – Profitable Net Zero, said:
In light of Goldman Sachs’ forecast, the data center industry is at a critical juncture.
“As power demand for AI-driven infrastructure surges, the need for sustainable, resilient data centers has never been more urgent.Our solution is ready now, not decades from now, offering a way to meet growing demands while exceeding environmental and operational benchmarks.”
The Net Zero Data Center Alliance’s innovative approach, integrating bio-farm technology with AI-powered infrastructure, multi-generator redundancy, and battery storage, aims to ensure that data centers can operate efficiently, even under the most demanding conditions. The alliance is seeking investment partners for its proposed $8.3 billion rollout plan, which targets carbon emissions by over 90% compared to traditional data centers, positioning it as a pivotal player in the future of data infrastructure.
Dan Shaffer, President at ESS,
The current data center model is unsustainable in the face of exponential demand. Our alliance is leading the charge for a smarter, more sustainable future,
“We are aligning with key industry forecasts, such as Goldman Sachs’, by providing immediate, scalable, and environmentally responsible solutions.”
When launched, pilot facilities would require approximately 18 months for design, permitting, and construction, representing a significant step in the Alliance’s mission to accelerate the adoption of sustainable infrastructure to support the rapidly growing demand for AI and cloud computing services.
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Net Zero Data Center Alliance Aligns with Goldman Sachs Forecast of 165% Surge in Data Center Power Demand by 2030, source
