Arizona State University study: waste heat from Phoenix-area data centers raised downwind neighborhoods' air temperatures by up to 4°F above upwind temperatures (Tech Xplore)

May 21, 2026 - 15:15
Updated: 19 days ago
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Diagram showing how Phoenix data center waste heat raises temperatures in downwind neighborhoods.

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Arizona State University study: waste heat from Phoenix-area data centers raised downwind neighborhoods' air temperatures by up to 4°F above upwind temperatures  —  Waste heat from data centers can boost air temperatures in downwind neighborhoods by as much as 4 degrees Fahrenheit …

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