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Energy Rationing Apps
A government controlled mobile app implementing a points-based system for citizens' energy consumption, including access to data services. Points are allocated based on essential needs and societal contribution, prioritizing critical infrastructure and social equity. Penalties applied for exceeding limits.

Future Scenarios that inspired this product idea

Data centers will co-locate with renewable energy plants, such as solar or wind farms, to directly source power and reduce transmission losses.
Extrapolated from An on-site natural gas plant will help power Stargate's first data center, public filings show - Business Insider

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