Todd Thomas, best-selling author of the Unleashing Abundant Energy trilogy and founder of climate-tech company Woodchuck.ai, has released his new book, Hyperscale: AI, Data Centers, and the Next Great Expansion of Global Energy Capacity. The book has quickly risen to #1 on Amazon in the Oil & Energy, Green Business, and Overall New Release categories, marking a major moment in the conversation around the future of technology and sustainability. Hyperscale explores one of the most transformative yet underappreciated shifts of our time: the explosive growth of AI-driven data centers and their profound impact on global energy systems. As artificial intelligence accelerates, so does the demand for electricity—measured in gigawatts. Thomas argues that data centers are no longer just consumers of power; they are becoming active players in reshaping how energy is generated, distributed, and decarbonized. The book presents a bold vision: that the AI era can scale sustainably, without overloading the grid or harming the planet. It offers a practical blueprint for integrating digital infrastructure with physical energy systems, drawing on real-world innovations such as power-positive data centers, landfill-to-energy projects, and next-generation nuclear and fusion technologies. Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan praised the work, saying, “We’re proving that sustainability and strong economic growth can go hand in hand. We don’t have to choose between what’s right for the environment and what’s good for our communities. We can and must do both. And I think this is an example that we are up to the task in creating opportunity in the process.” Tim Profeta, Founding Director and Executive in Residence at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, called the book essential reading. “It is nearly impossible to discuss our nation’s economic future, or our planet’s path to sustainability, without discussing the explosion of growth expected from hyperscaling data centers, artificial intelligence, and machine learning,” he said. “Todd Thomas offers a crisp and cogent discussion of the phenomenon for anyone that wants to comprehend the intricacies and implications of this next industrial revolution. The next time you want to use a flight or train trip to educate yourself, you should pick up Hyperscale and understand what the future will bring.” The book arrives at a critical juncture. Governments, utilities, and tech leaders are facing mounting pressure to support AI’s rapid expansion while dealing with aging power grids, slow permitting processes, and urgent climate goals. Hyperscale contends that the answer isn’t to choose between innovation and sustainability, but to redesign infrastructure so the two work in concert. Hyperscale is now available in paperback and Kindle editions on Amazon. Readers can explore Todd Thomas’s full collection of bestsellers on his author page. Thomas, a recognized leader in AI, innovation, and entrepreneurship, holds an Economics degree from Claremont McKenna College, a Master’s in Education from the Claremont Graduate School, and an MBA and Master’s in Economics from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is the Founder and CEO of Woodchuck, a climate impact startup focused on transforming waste into valuable resources, reducing landfill use, and advancing an abundant energy future.