The Iran war has prompted global policymakers to reconsider strategies for reducing reliance on fossil fuels, including expanding nuclear energy and renewables, increasing strategic stockpiles, boosting domestic production, and diversifying supply sources. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli attacks on February 28 marks the third significant energy shock this decade.

Data centers generating their own electricity may improve public acceptance but introduce new challenges. Noise pollution from gas turbines at a Vantage Data Centers facility in Sterling, Virginia, has raised concerns among local residents, including cybersecurity professional Lindsay Shaw.