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CFOs struggle with volatile energy costs amid surging data center demand

Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are struggling to accurately track and budget for energy costs, which have become increasingly volatile and unpredictable. This volatility is driven by surging demand from data centers and other energy-intensive industries, coupled with the retirement of older power generation facilities. The complexity of utility rate structures and the lack of modern data management tools exacerbate the problem, leading to unexpected impacts on company earnings. AI

IMPACT Surging demand for electricity from data centers is driving up costs and impacting corporate financial planning.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the financial implications of energy costs for businesses, particularly CFOs, without announcing a new product, model, or policy.

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CFOs struggle with volatile energy costs amid surging data center demand

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