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cointelegraph.comNic 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.
AxiosProgressive 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…
manilatimes.netOlenox 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.
japantimes.co.jpMitsui 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.comUtah 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.
The IndependentOhio 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 JazeeraChina 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.
thehindu.comPennsylvania 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.
AxiosFour 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.comKevin 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.
prnewswire.comVirginia 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.comSchneider 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.
nypost.comFlorida Town Weighs Hyperscale Data Center Proposals on Former Farmland
Indiantown, Florida, population 6,800, is reviewing multiple hyperscale data center projects on agricultural land. Florida Power & Light is considering a facility on the 5,700-acre Tesoro Groves site. Residents have raised questions about energy use, water demand, and local emplo…
powermag.comScottish Policy on Green Datacentres Predates AI Energy Demands
An analysis by Action to Protect Rural Scotland found that the definition of green datacentres in Scotland’s National Planning Framework 4 was set in 2022. The framework states these facilities will have an overall negligible impact on greenhouse gas targets. More than a dozen da…
interestingengineering.comDeep Fission Files for Nasdaq IPO Seeking Up to $157 Million
Deep Fission filed an S-1 on May 20 seeking a Nasdaq IPO that could raise $157 million at $24 to $26 per share. The filing shows the company has increased its accumulated deficit and faces a going-concern warning if the offering is not completed.
theverge.comSpaceX Filing Shows xAI Data Centers Powered by Natural Gas Turbines
SpaceX's IPO filing describes xAI data centers running on dozens of natural gas turbines and plans to purchase $2.8 billion more. The filing also outlines SpaceX plans for orbital data centers powered by space-based solar arrays.
tass.comMaine Governor Vetoes Proposed Statewide Data Center Construction Ban
The Maine governor rejected legislation that would have enacted the first statewide prohibition on large data center projects. Eleven other states have introduced similar measures this year, and two members of Congress have proposed a national freeze.
Data Center Growth Raises Energy Demand and Prices in Some Areas
A Gallup poll shows most Americans are concerned about data center expansion due to higher energy use and utility costs. A Bloomberg analysis links data center clusters to rising electricity prices, though some states with high demand have seen slower price growth.
cicnews.comRepresentative Questions EPA on Water Quality Near Georgia Data Center
During a House hearing, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez presented jars of brown water she said came from near a Meta data center in Morgan County, Georgia. The demonstration occurred while Assistant EPA Administrator Jessica Kramer testified on water issues.
coindesk.comIREN and WhiteFiber Announce AI Infrastructure Agreements
IREN co-founder Dan Roberts described the company's plan to build a vertically integrated AI platform. WhiteFiber signed a five-year AI infrastructure deal valued at more than $160 million.
France 24AI Inference Growth Spurs Interest in Smaller Data Centers
Demand for running AI models is shifting focus from training to inference. Startups and cities are exploring compact data centers to manage costs and local impacts.
WiredSpaceX Files IPO Documents Detailing Anthropic Data Center Deal
SpaceX disclosed terms of a multi-year agreement with Anthropic in regulatory filings released Wednesday. The documents also outlined the company's financial results and governance structure ahead of a planned stock offering.
nypost.comSoros-Funded Group Opposes Texas Data Center Projects
Open Society Foundations has given more than $7.6 million to the Indivisible Project since 2017. A local chapter organized protests in Temple against new data center construction.
techjuice.pkAnthropic to Pay xAI $1.25 Billion Monthly for Compute Through 2029
Anthropic agreed to pay xAI $1.25 billion per month through May 2029 for access to the Colossus 1 data center. The deal includes a discounted rate for the first two months while capacity ramps up.
ReasonData Centers Use Less Water Than Almond Farms
Data centers consume 46 million gallons of water per day compared to 4.2 billion gallons used by California's almond farms. Critics including Sen. Bernie Sanders and Tucker Carlson have called for limits on new data center construction over electricity and water concerns.
FortuneCBRE Reports Growth in Data Center Services
CBRE generated more than $3 billion in infrastructure-related revenue in 2025 and nearly $950 million in the first quarter. The company manages about 1,300 data centers globally and is expanding training programs for technical workers.
techjuice.pkMicrosoft's Largest India Data Center Scheduled to Open in Mid-2026
Microsoft plans to activate its largest data center in India by mid-2026. The facility forms part of the company's ongoing infrastructure investments in the country.
journalism.orgData Centers Increased Share of U.S. Electricity Use from 2018 to 2023
A study published last week found that data centers accounted for 4.4% of total U.S. electricity consumption in 2023, up from 1.9% in 2018. The research projects higher wholesale electricity costs and greater reliance on natural gas and coal through 2030.
Washington ExaminerRep. Nancy Mace Proposes One-Year Pause on New Data Centers in South Carolina
Rep. Nancy Mace called for a one-year moratorium on new data center construction in South Carolina. The proposal aims to allow time for safeguards on electricity rates and grid infrastructure.
abcnews.go.comEast Coast Heat Wave Prompts Grid Operator to Request Federal Emergency Powers
PJM Interconnection declared an energy emergency Monday as unseasonable heat raised demand across 13 states and the District of Columbia. The grid operator asked U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright for authority to shift data centers to backup generators.
about.fb.comData centers face community resistance over water and energy use
Mississippi Today reported that data centers are drawing opposition in some communities due to concerns about water depletion, pollution, and higher energy costs for residents. The article highlights these issues as factors behind local resistance.
insurancejournal.comU.S. Power Grids Cut Summer Demand Forecasts for Data Centers
Several major U.S. grid operators have reduced their summer electricity demand projections. The changes reflect slower-than-expected connections for data centers and other large facilities.
ForbesDell Reports Growth in AI Server Revenue and Backlog
Dell Technologies reported $9 billion in AI-optimized server revenue for Q4 FY2026 and projects $50 billion for FY2027. The company also disclosed a $43 billion AI server backlog entering FY2027.
Washington ExaminerBloombergNEF Report Projects Solar Leading Global Electricity Generation by 2032
BloombergNEF released its annual energy outlook on Tuesday forecasting that solar power will surpass coal as the largest source of global electricity by 2032 if current deployment trends continue. The report also projects continued growth for renewables through 2050 and slower el…
Ars TechnicaNextEra Energy Proposes $67 Billion Merger With Dominion Energy
NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy on Monday. The combined company would become the largest U.S. utility by market value and serve the world's largest concentration of data centers in northern Virginia.
japantimes.co.jpBloombergNEF Report Projects Solar as Largest Power Source by 2035
A new BloombergNEF report forecasts solar power will surpass coal, oil and natural gas as the largest electricity source within the next decade. The projection coincides with rising energy demand from AI data centers and industrial electrification.
Corpus Christi Advances Pipeline Work for Groundwater Project Despite Permit Dispute
Corpus Christi has begun laying pipeline for an emergency groundwater project near Sinton before receiving final permits. Sinton officials have challenged the permits in court, and Corpus Christi leaders have pointed to recent land deals and rezoning as possible evidence of data…
nypost.comNextEra Energy Proposes $67 Billion Merger With Dominion Energy
NextEra Energy announced a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy on Monday. The combined company would become the largest U.S. utility by market value and would require state and federal regulatory approval.
powermag.comNew Era Energy & Digital Reports Progress on Texas Data Center Project
New Era Energy & Digital held its first-quarter 2026 earnings call on Monday. The company updated investors on capital raised and development steps for its Texas Critical Data Centers project.
urbanmilwaukee.comData Center Coalition President Discusses Energy Concerns and Moratorium Proposals
Data Center Coalition president Josh Levi addressed concerns about data center energy consumption and proposed moratoriums in a May 18, 2026 interview. He argued that a nationwide moratorium could disrupt essential services.
Amazon Project Titus Focuses on Nvidia GPU Infrastructure
Amazon is developing an internal initiative called Titus to adapt its data centers for future Nvidia hardware. The project includes changes to power systems, liquid cooling, and server layouts. Business Insider reported the details ahead of Nvidia's upcoming earnings.
freepressjournal.inLocal Opposition Stalls 48 Data Center Projects Worth $156 Billion in 2025
Residents in multiple U.S. communities voted against or delayed large data center projects last year. At least 48 projects representing $156 billion in planned investment faced blocks or delays.
CoinDeskHIVE Digital Technologies Buys Toronto Land for AI Computing Center
HIVE Digital Technologies purchased land in the Toronto area for $58 million to develop an industrial-scale AI computing facility. The company also raised $115 million two weeks earlier to expand its data center operations.
Washington ExaminerPennsylvania Family Opposes Data Center Plan on Adjacent Farmland
A multigenerational farm in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, faces a proposed 1.2-gigawatt data center on 450 acres next to the property. The family has owned the land for nearly 200 years and objects to rezoning agricultural parcels for industrial use.
benzinga.comBitcoin Miner HIVE Plans 320MW AI Data Center in Toronto
Bitcoin mining company HIVE announced plans to build a 320-megawatt AI data center in Toronto. The project is expected to support more than 100,000 GPUs. HIVE shares rose 35 percent after the announcement.
finance.yahoo.comAI Enters U.S.-China Talks, Cybersecurity, and Layoff Decisions
President Trump discussed AI during a summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing last week. AI agents and cybersecurity models have expanded workplace and security uses since January. Cisco cited AI as a factor in recent layoffs.
ksl.comUtah County Approves 40,000-Acre Data Center Near Great Salt Lake
Box Elder County commissioners approved a large data center project in April. The facility would require 9 gigawatts of power and sit next to the shrinking Great Salt Lake.
Data centers drive higher electricity demand and coal use
Power demand from data centers is projected to require 90-100 gigawatts of additional capacity. Coal currently supplies 15-17 percent of U.S. electricity after declining from 50 percent in 2007. Utilities may retain or restart coal plants to meet the projected load.
FortuneOfficials in Six States Seek to Block Utility Rate Increases
Officials and lawmakers in Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania are challenging proposed electricity rate increases. The moves follow rising bills linked to data center demand and utility profits.
NRG Energy Expands Power Generation and Virtual Plant Programs
NRG Energy is adding natural gas plants and virtual power plant programs to meet rising electricity demand. The company acquired 18 gas-fired plants earlier this year and launched residential efficiency initiatives.
app.buzzsumo.comChevron Seeks Tax Break for Texas Power Plant Tied to Data Center
Chevron subsidiary Energy Forge One applied for a state tax abatement to build a gas power plant in West Texas. The plant would supply electricity to a data center that may serve Microsoft. State officials recommended approval in January.
bostonglobe.com (News photo)China Activates First Wind-Powered Offshore Data Center
A Chinese firm has placed the world's first wind-powered data center at sea. The facility draws electricity directly from nearby turbines and operates without a land connection.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSpan Installs Prototype Home-Based XFRA Data Center Nodes in Northern California
California-based Span has installed cabinet-sized XFRA units on residences and small businesses in partnership with Nvidia. The company projects 1 to 2 megawatts of compute later this year, scaling to more than 1 gigawatt annually beginning in 2027. Similar home-based approaches…
financialpost.comErock Files for U.S. IPO Backed by Rising Revenue From AI Data Center Power Systems
Modular power systems maker Erock has filed documents for a U.S. initial public offering. The company reported increasing revenue alongside expanding losses. The filing marks the latest data-center-related company to pursue a public listing.
csmonitor.comGoogle to Build $700 Million Data Center in Skien, Norway
The project near Skien highlights Norway's shift from energy surplus to deficit despite its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund and hydropower resources. Local officials seek new power sources while voters resist wind projects, even as electric vehicles make up 98% of new car sal…
Fox NewsStartup Raises $140 Million to Deploy Wave-Powered Floating AI Data Centers
A U.S.-based company has secured $140 million in new funding to develop autonomous floating nodes that generate electricity from ocean waves to power onboard AI computing systems. The nodes would use seawater for cooling and transmit results via satellite.
winnipegfreepress.comJustice Department Signals Support for xAI in Mississippi Power Plant Lawsuit
The administration filed a court document indicating it may weigh in on a lawsuit challenging xAI's use of natural gas generators at a large data center in Mississippi. The filing supports the artificial intelligence company amid questions over whether the generators constitute a…
pymnts.comMeta to Receive $3.3 Billion in Tax Breaks for Louisiana Data Center
Meta will receive $3.3 billion in tax breaks over 20 years to build a $10 billion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana. The incentives equal the amount needed to fund the state's entire police budget for more than seven years. At least 36 states currently offer similar tax b…
The VergeInteractive Map Tracks Worldwide Data Center Construction and Related Legislation
University of Washington student Isabelle Reksopuro built a self-updating interactive map using Epoch AI data and scraped legislation to let users explore data center projects and related policies. The tool was created after controversy in The Dalles, Oregon, where the city sough…
helsinkitimes.fiBlackRock CEO Says Computing Power Demand May Lead to Futures Market
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said global demand for computing power has grown so large that traders may one day bet on it through a futures market. The statement highlights the scale of current requirements driven by advances in artificial intelligence and data centers. No timeline o…