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Big Tech Expands Energy Hiring To Secure Power
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Big Tech companies are increasing energy-related hiring in 2024 to secure power for AI data centers, with energy hires rising 34% year‑on‑year, Workforce.ai told CNBC. Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet added roughly 570, 605 and 340 energy specialists respectively since 2022, while firms pursue power purchase agreements, acquisitions like Alphabet's $4.75 billion Intersect deal, and grid roles to meet surging electricity demand.
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