Data center energy demand not considered ‘trade secret,’ judge rules
News ClipFinance & Commerce·MN·9/10/2026
A judge has issued a ruling stating that data center energy demand should not be considered a 'trade secret'. This decision has significant implications for transparency regarding the energy consumption of data centers, potentially allowing for greater public access to this information.
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