politics
January 17, 2026
EPA rules that xAI’s natural gas generators were illegally used
Elon Musk's AI company had installed and operated 35 natural gas turbines without permits, something the EPA now says was illegal.
TL;DR
- xAI operated dozens of natural gas turbines illegally at its Tennessee data centers.
- The EPA ruled that xAI's temporary use argument for turbines was invalid.
- xAI faced a lawsuit for contributing to pollution in the region.
- The company operated up to 35 turbines, with only 15 permitted.
- Currently, xAI uses 12 turbines for its data centers in Tennessee.
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