PHILADELPHIA, PA — Comcast announced it is on track to achieve its ambitious goal of doubling network energy efficiency well before its 2030 target, driven by major strides in technology upgrades and AI-powered optimization.
From 2019 to 2024, Comcast reduced the energy used to power its network and business operations by 11%, even as network traffic surged by 76% during the same period. The company has successfully cut electricity consumption per byte nearly in half, decreasing from 18.4 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per terabyte (TB) in 2019 to 9.3 kWh/TB in 2024. These gains have pushed Comcast close to its goal of doubling energy efficiency, a milestone it originally aimed to reach by the end of this decade.
“We’re delivering dramatically more data at faster speeds and greater reliability at the highest quality for our customers, all while conserving the amount of energy needed to power our network,” said Elad Nafshi, Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer at Comcast. “With an ambitious roadmap to meet growing demand, I’m proud of our leadership and progress on network energy efficiency.”
The company attributes its efficiency gains to a nationwide network transformation focused on virtualized, cloud-based technologies. These upgrades allow for faster broadband speeds and improved reliability, while requiring less equipment and physical space—translating into lower energy use per byte.
Comcast has also embedded artificial intelligence and machine learning across its infrastructure to further optimize performance. AI-driven tools enable more precise diagnostics, real-time issue localization, and predictive, self-healing capabilities that improve uptime while reducing energy waste.
“Our network is being transformed to enable customers to seamlessly connect to the AI revolution and to leverage it in their day to day,” Nafshi added. “At the same time, we are building in cutting-edge network AI to optimize how we deliver our services with sustainability in mind.”
Beyond network modernization, Comcast has accelerated the retirement of legacy equipment and invested in technical facility upgrades. These include optimizing temperature set points and enhancing airflow in data centers, further improving energy efficiency.
“Driving energy efficiency is a natural evolution of how we meet growing customer demand and makes great business sense,” said Ryan Capone, Vice President of Network Facilities & Energy at Comcast. “We’ve now laid the technological groundwork to deliver a fast, efficient, and reliable customer experience, while preparing to leverage AI to further drive efficiency in the future.”
As demand for high-speed connectivity continues to rise—fueled by streaming, gaming, and AI applications—Comcast’s early achievement of its energy goals positions the company as a leader in balancing growth with sustainability.
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