Elon Musk's xAI Memphis Data Center Deemed Illegal for Generating Its Own Power
2026-01-17 / Read about 0 minute
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The U.S. environmental regulatory authority has determined that Elon Musk's xAI company broke the law by employing numerous methane gas turbines to power its extensive data center in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially, xAI contended that these turbines were of a temporary nature and, as such, did not necessitate an air quality permit. Nonetheless, the environmental agency made it clear that even temporary power generators are required to adhere to the Clean Air Act. This decision has been hailed as a triumph by the local residents, who have been vocally opposing the project on the grounds that it worsens air pollution in the area.