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world7 hrs ago
Panthalassa Raises $140 Million to Deploy Wave-Powered Floating Data Centers
The Portland startup plans to deploy wave-powered floating nodes in 2027. Investors include Peter Thiel, John Doerr, and Mike Schroepfer.
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Forbesai15 hrs ago
Repurposed EV Batteries Proposed for AI Data Center Power Storage
Retired electric vehicle batteries retain about 80 percent of original capacity and could buffer electricity demand at AI facilities. A company handling retired packs from automakers and data-center operators is developing case studies for the approach.
Los Angeles Timespolitics17 hrs ago
California Bills on Data-Center Tariffs and Water Reporting Advance in Legislature
State lawmakers advance four measures on grid costs, CEQA reviews and consumption data after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025 veto of an earlier water-reporting bill.
techjuice.pkai1 day ago
China Launches First Wind-Powered Underwater Data Center
China placed a 24-megawatt underwater data center powered by offshore wind turbines 10 miles off Shanghai in May. The project uses seawater for cooling and cost about $238 million.
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Timeworld2 days ago
Data Center Bans Passed in Three Cities This Month
Local governments in Holyoke, Monterey Park, and Seattle approved measures restricting data center construction. A state budget in Arizona included a three-year moratorium on tax breaks for such facilities.
brobible.comtechnology2 days ago
Plot to Attack White House UFC Event Included Data Center Grievances
Five people were arrested in a conspiracy to attack a June 14 UFC event on the White House South Lawn. Prosecutors said the suspects listed data centers among several grievances that also included government corruption and the handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
news.google.comfinance3 days ago
Europe Expands Nuclear Programs as Data Center Demand Rises
Nuclear-sector dealmaking reached $3 billion in the first half of 2026. Several European countries are reviving or expanding reactor programs while the EU promotes small modular reactors.
Benzingafinance4 days ago
Canada Pension Plan Commits Up to $715 Million for India Data Centers
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board will invest up to $715 million in CtrlS Datacenters Ltd. to expand data center capacity in India. The funds support construction of hyperscale facilities serving cloud and AI customers.
ai4 days ago
Schneider Electric CEO Says AI Power Demand Will Rise 500 Percent
Schneider Electric CEO Olivier Blum said AI-related electricity consumption is expected to increase 500 percent over the next five years. The comments address how the company plans to meet growing data center needs.
foxbusiness.comworld5 days ago
Data Center Developers Seek Land and Power in Rural Texas and Midwest
Developers are acquiring land, power, water, and transmission access in rural areas of Texas and other Southern and Midwestern states to build large data center campuses for AI training and operation.
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finance6 days ago
Startup Raises $27 Million for Off-Grid Renewable Power Systems
TAR secured a $27 million seed round to build modular behind-the-meter energy systems for data centers. The systems combine solar, wind, batteries and limited gas turbines to deliver 24/7 power without grid connections.
benzinga.comscience6 days ago
Microsoft Reviews 24/7 Clean-Energy Target for Virginia Data Centers While Maintaining Carbon-Negative Goal
The company is reviewing its 2030 target of matching all power use with zero-carbon electricity around the clock while expanding data-center capacity in the state.
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Lawmakers Introduce Bills to Restrict AI Data Centers
Several members of Congress have proposed legislation addressing data center construction, energy use, and local oversight. Most bills have not advanced beyond introduction. Tech companies have lobbied against some measures.
nationalpost.comai9 days ago
OpenAI Report Flags Chinese Accounts Spreading Anti-Data Center Messages
OpenAI released a report describing a cluster of accounts originating in China that spread anti-data center messages on social media. The report found no evidence of meaningful breakout from the flagged accounts.
ecns.cnpolitics9 days ago
House and Senate Bills Would Let Private Firms Use Anti-Drone Systems at Designated Sites
Republican lawmakers introduced matching bills in both chambers that would authorize owners of facilities designated critical infrastructure to deploy counter-drone weapons. The legislation follows public statements from investors about security risks to large data centers.
finance9 days ago
O'Leary Digital Scales Back Utah Data Center Plan After Local Opposition
O'Leary Digital and West GenCo LLC agreed to reduce the Stratos Project from 40,000 acres to a 1.4-gigawatt initial phase. Utah's governor issued an executive order raising standards for data center approvals, and the state senate president requested a 75 percent cut in project s…
powermag.combusiness9 days ago
Approvals for new gas-fired power plants reached 25-year high in 2025
Approvals for new gas-fired power plants rose to a 25-year high last year. The United States now accounts for the majority of orders, driven by data centre demand.
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upi.comai10 days ago
OpenAI Report Links ChatGPT Accounts to China-Based Influence Campaign on Data Centers
OpenAI said Wednesday it found two clusters of ChatGPT accounts likely based in China that posted content about U.S. data centers and AI policy. The accounts created social media posts and images alleging higher electricity prices and compromised user data.
The Hilltechnology10 days ago
Texas governor directs review of data center water and power rules
The governor ordered state regulators to propose limits on data center water use and electricity costs. Recommendations are due by July 17.
The Guardianai11 days ago
China Switches On an Underwater Data Center Off Shanghai, Powered by Offshore Wind
The Shanghai Lingang undersea datacentre demonstration project, a joint effort between HiCloud Technology and China Communications Construction, launched in May with 24 megawatts capacity.
thesouthafrican.comai11 days ago
OpenAI in Advanced Talks to Lease 10 GW Ohio Data Center Campus Projected to Cost at Least $500 Billion
OpenAI is in advanced talks to lease a proposed 10 gigawatt data center on federal land in Ohio, with potential financial backing from Nvidia.
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Fox Newsai11 days ago
Senator Tom Cotton asks Justice Department to review campaign against U.S. data centers
Sen. Tom Cotton sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting an investigation into groups opposing data center construction. The request follows a Bitcoin Policy Institute report alleging foreign influence.
finance.yahoo.comworld11 days ago
Meta Platforms Launches Free Training Program for Data Center Jobs
Meta Platforms announced a $115 million workforce initiative that offers five-week training courses and guaranteed jobs in skilled trades for data center construction and maintenance. The program will begin in four states and targets veterans and career changers.
insidermonkey.combusiness11 days ago
Entergy Shares Rise 1.43% as CEO Outlines Data Center Cost Recovery Plan Amid Subsidy Concerns
Entergy Corp. shares closed up 1.43% on Tuesday. CEO Drew Marsh outlined the company's 'Fair Share Plus' framework at its 2026 Investor Day in New York City.
insidermonkey.comfinance12 days ago
Entergy Requires Data Centers to Cover Incremental Costs Plus Share of Fixed Expenses, Projecting $7B Ratepayer Savings
CEO Drew Marsh said the utility's contracts will shift infrastructure and fixed costs to data center operators. The approach is projected to save existing customers roughly $7 billion over 15 to 20 years.
pymnts.comai12 days ago
Gulf Funds Invest in xAI, SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI
Saudi Arabia's PIF and UAE entities have placed billions into U.S. AI companies. The investments coincide with planned public listings for SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI.
Benzingabusiness12 days ago
Duos Technologies Group Reports Q1 2026 Results With Lower Revenue, Divests Rail Business to Fund Data Center Pivot
Duos Technologies Group posted first-quarter 2026 results and introduced Duos Technology Solutions. The company also completed a $65 million capital raise and secured new data center contracts.
finance.yahoo.combusiness12 days ago
Applied Digital Signs 15-Year 210 MW AI Data Center Lease Worth $5.2B, Shares Rise 11%
Applied Digital signed a 15-year lease for 210 MW of capacity at its Delta Forge 2 campus. The deal is expected to generate $5.2 billion in revenue over the initial term.
thesouthafrican.comfinance4 days ago
Google to Pay Households and Businesses to Cut Power Use in 100 MW Virtual Power Plant Deal With Voltus
Google will finance a Mid-Atlantic grid program that pays households and businesses to reduce consumption at peak times, unlocking 100 MW for its data centers without new infrastructure.
koreatimes.co.krworld13 days ago
Nvidia and LG Group Partner on Humanoid Robots and Data Centers
Nvidia and LG Group are collaborating on motor technology, mechanical systems, and data center architecture. The partnership focuses on humanoid robotics and future computing infrastructure.
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technology14 days ago
Australia Drops Mandatory AI Guardrails Plan as Tech Firms Pledge Investments
The federal government abandoned proposed mandatory AI safety rules after the May 2025 election. Two U.S. companies later signed investment agreements with Australian officials.
insidermonkey.combusiness14 days ago
Virginia Data Center Growth Drives Higher Electricity Demand Across Shared Utility Serving VA and WV
The same utility serves customers in both states, limiting options to offset higher costs tied to Virginia's expanding data centers.
The Hilltechnology16 days ago
Illinois Gov. Pritzker Pauses Data Center Tax Incentives to Weigh Growth Against Costs
Gov. JB Pritzker directed officials to halt new agreements under the Data Center Investment Program while lawmakers develop reforms. The move follows similar actions in Ohio and Virginia.
thecanary.cotechnology16 days ago
AI groups cite foreign social media activity in data center opposition
Pro-AI organizations report tracking social media posts they link to foreign accounts. Critics maintain the opposition stems from local concerns over electricity, water, and noise.
finance.yahoo.comfinance16 days ago
Switch discusses funding round targeting over $50 billion valuation
Switch is in talks to raise new capital at a valuation above $50 billion, according to a report by The Information. The company has not confirmed details of the discussions.
insurancejournal.combusiness17 days ago
Zurich Insurance Extends Data-Center Project Coverage to Europe and South America
The insurer is extending specialized coverage for data-center construction projects into new regions. The move aligns with rising demand tied to artificial-intelligence infrastructure.
theundefeated.combusiness17 days ago
Z Squared Signs Dilutive Financing Deal and LOI to Acquire 42 MW North Carolina Data Center Portfolio
Z Squared, Inc. entered a financing agreement on June 4, 2026, and signed a binding letter of intent to acquire Skycore Digital, which owns three North Carolina data-center sites.
finance.yahoo.comworld18 days ago
Hut 8 reports $17 billion in AI infrastructure deals over six months
Hut 8 announced it has signed approximately $17 billion in contracts related to AI infrastructure projects during the past six months. The company provided the figure in a statement distributed through financial media.
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citizen.co.zaai18 days ago
Google Commits to Replenish More Water Than Its Data Centers Consume by 2030, Announces $17M in Projects and Industry Blueprint
Google published a blog post on June 3, 2026, detailing five commitments on water use at its data centers. The company aims to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030.
9to5google.compolitics18 days ago
Google Releases Water Guidelines but Replenished Only 64% of 7.2 Billion Gallons It Consumed in 2024
Google on Wednesday issued a framework for managing data-center water use that calls for replenishing more water than consumed by 2030 and avoiding evaporative cooling in stressed regions. The company consumed 7.2 billion gallons of freshwater in 2024 and replenished 4.5 billion…
thenation.comfinance19 days ago
Virginia Resident Proposes Selling 143-Home Neighborhood to Data Center Developer
Mital Gandhi has offered a plan for The Regency community in Ashburn, Virginia, to sell its land to a data center operator. The proposal values each acre at $4.4 million and would total more than $500 million if accepted.
ai20 days ago
OpenAI CEO Says Companies Using AI Most Are Hiring More
Sam Altman stated that firms adopting AI tools are expanding employment while those announcing AI-related layoffs are adopting the technology least. He spoke during a Monday interview at the site of a new data center project in Michigan.
rigzone.comfinance20 days ago
OpenAI Breaks Ground on 1GW Data Center Campus in Saline, Michigan
OpenAI began construction of a 1GW data center campus in Saline, Michigan. The project is projected to generate $1 billion in tax revenue and create thousands of jobs.
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Bloombergfinance20 days ago
Elk Grove Village Property Plans $850 Million Bond Sale to Fund CoreWeave Data Center
Elk Grove Village Property plans to raise $850 million through a junk-bond sale to fund a data center linked to CoreWeave. The move places the issuer among high-yield borrowers using debt markets for AI infrastructure projects.
finance21 days ago
Erin Brockovich Criticizes Lack of Transparency in AI Data Center Proposals
Environmental activist Erin Brockovich appeared on The Jim Acosta Show to criticize nondisclosure agreements used in early data center proposals. Utah Governor Spencer Cox introduced a new development framework on Friday after a project backed by Kevin O'Leary drew statewide push…
naturalnews.comworld21 days ago
Data Centers Near Lake Mead Use Water During Drought
More than 70 data centers operate in Nevada, including facilities near Lake Mead. Combined water consumption by 23 Southern Nevada centers reached 716 million gallons in 2024.
Al Jazeerabusiness4 days ago
AI Data Center Growth Drove 40 Percent Rise in Related Trade in 2025
Research from the McKinsey Global Institute shows shipments of chips, servers, and networking equipment rose nearly 40 percent last year. The increase accounted for one-third of global trade growth, with U.S. AI-related trade expanding by an estimated $220 billion.
nationalobserver.comai4 days ago
Grid Operator Issues Statement on Power Supplies During Heat Wave
PJM Interconnection issued an emergency order after forecasting insufficient reserves for evening peak demand. The warning covers 13 states and Washington, D.C. Data centers now account for half of new U.S. electricity demand.
Benzingaai4 days ago
Nic Carter Says Data Shows No Clear Link Between AI Data Centers and Higher Residential Power Rates
Castle Ventures partner Nic Carter reviewed government and industry reports and found no evidence that AI data centers have driven up residential electricity prices. He noted that states with the most data centers currently have the lowest rates.
680news.compolitics23 days ago
Progressive Democrats advance proposals targeting AI data centers and political funding
Several Democratic lawmakers have introduced measures to restrict data center construction, tax AI companies, and limit super PAC contributions linked to technology firms. The proposals include a moratorium on new data centers and investigations into water and electricity impacts…
benzinga.comfinance23 days ago
Olenox Shares Rise 61.79 Percent After Acquisition Closes
Olenox Industries Inc. reported the completion of its purchase of CS Digital Ventures, LLC. The $30 million transaction adds 35 MW of data-center capacity and reported 2025 revenue of $20.6 million.
prnewswire.comfinance23 days ago
Mitsui Seeks LNG Investments for Data Center Power Supply
Japanese trading house Mitsui plans to acquire equity stakes or sign offtake agreements in liquefied natural gas projects. The moves aim to secure long-term electricity for data centers serving the technology sector.
ksl.compolitics24 days ago
Utah Launches Dashboard on Military Installation Development Authority
Utah state officials introduced a public dashboard compiling nearly two decades of records on the Military Installation Development Authority. The tool follows approval of a proposed data center project in Box Elder County.
westernjournal.comai24 days ago
Ohio Ends Data Center Tax Break Over Rising Costs
Ohio has paused a sales tax exemption for new data centers after actual use far exceeded earlier estimates. The pause allows time for a legislative committee to review the program's impact.
Al Jazeerabusiness24 days ago
China Expands Data Center Capacity Using Renewable Energy
China added more than 430 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity in 2025. The country now generates more than twice the electricity produced in the United States. Plans call for data center capacity to reach 60 gigawatts by 2030.
pbs.orgscience24 days ago
Pennsylvania Governor Releases Plan Requiring Data Centers to Supply Their Own Power
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has issued formal details on a policy that would require new data centers to generate or procure their own electricity. The measure aims to limit the impact of rising power demand on existing ratepayers.
politics25 days ago
Four Tech Companies Join Nonprofit to Test Climate Technologies at Data Centers
Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta are working with Elemental Impact on pilot projects for cooling, energy storage and low-carbon materials. The nonprofit will invest up to $5 million in as many as ten startups through 2027.
foxnews.comfinance25 days ago
Kevin O'Leary Says False Claims Circulate About Utah AI Data Center
Kevin O'Leary stated on X that opponents are spreading false claims about a Utah AI data center project after it received approval. He said the project will build its own power generation and follow environmental rules.
Inside Climate Newsscience26 days ago
Virginia Advances Transmission Line Project Despite Opposition
A proposed 765-kilovolt transmission line would run 100 miles across central Virginia to serve data centers near Northern Virginia. Residents and counties along the route are raising concerns about land use, costs, and rural character.
app.buzzsumo.comworld27 days ago
Schneider Electric Reports Faster Growth in India Data Center Segment
Schneider Electric stated that its India data center business is expanding at a higher rate than its overall operations, citing demand linked to artificial intelligence infrastructure.