Data center operators at the hyperscale level—including tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon—are indeed wealthy enough to fund their own power infrastructure. Multiple sources confirm these major companies are installing on-site gas generators rather than relying solely on grid power. The framing implies this is a choice by wealthy companies, but it's partly necessity: some jurisdictions like Nebraska are requiring data centers to fund dedicated power generation to prevent grid strain. The post omits that leading tech companies are being mandated or incentivized to self-fund infrastructure because their power demands overwhelm existing utility capacity.