Frp vil kreve at datasentre investerer i kraftproduksjon

Frp, representing the Progress Party in Norway, is calling for data centers to invest in power generation. In a recent meeting with Frp leader Sylvi Listhaug and Tor Mikkel Wara at the Storting, the need for data centers as part of critical infrastructure was emphasized. Listhaug noted that data centers account for nearly 58% of the country's new electricity consumption and highlighted their importance for economic growth driven by AI.

However, the party also acknowledges the need for stricter regulation on data center construction, as it has sparked heated political debates. The main opposition parties, such as the Labour Party, the Socialist Left Party, and the Green Party, have proposed various measures, including a ban on new crypto data centers and stopping further development.

Frp, however, does not support a complete halt to construction. Instead, Wara stated that the party wants to change the rules regarding who gets access to electricity, prioritizing households, defense, emergency services, existing industries, and critical infrastructure like data centers. The party also wants data centers to invest in their own power generation to reduce strain on the power grid.

Frp supports the use of natural gas and nuclear power, as well as potential future developments in green energy sources.