EPA rules xAI’s natural gas turbines were illegally operated
The EPA ruled that xAI’s use of natural gas turbines at its Tennessee data center was illegal, rejecting the company’s argument that the equipment was exempt.
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192 storiesTrump administration pushes PJM to force tech power funding
The Trump administration is pressuring grid operator PJM to force tech companies to fund $15 billion in new power generation, even if they do not need the capacity.
Microsoft taps India’s Varaha for carbon removal credits
Microsoft signed a deal to purchase more than 100,000 tons of carbon removal credits from Indian startup Varaha through 2029 to support its carbon-negative goals.
OpenAI signs multi-year compute deal with Cerebras
OpenAI has signed a multi-year agreement with chipmaker Cerebras to secure 750 megawatts of compute in a deal reportedly worth over $10 billion.
Microsoft shifts data center strategy amid rising local opposition
Microsoft announced a "community-first" AI infrastructure strategy, pledging to cover its own electricity costs to mitigate public backlash against data center expansion in the US.
Meta plans massive energy expansion for AI compute
Meta has launched "Meta Compute," an initiative to drastically expand its energy footprint and build out AI infrastructure to support its long-term model development.
Meta signs deals with three nuclear firms for 6-plus GW of power
Meta has signed deals with three nuclear companies to secure 6-plus GW of power, including agreements with SMR startups Oklo and TerraPower to support future data center capacity.
Climate tech investment holds steady as data center demand grows
Climate tech venture funding remained essentially flat relative to 2024, with investors expecting data centers to dominate the conversation in 2026 despite potential bubbles.
Software startups emerge to optimize the strained electrical grid
As U.S. electricity rates rise and data center demand is projected to nearly triple, software startups are emerging to optimize grid capacity and integrate distributed energy sources.
MayimFlow uses edge AI to predict data center water leaks
MayimFlow uses IoT sensors and edge-deployed machine learning to potentially provide 24 to 48 hours of warning before damaging water leaks occur in data centers.
Grassroots groups block billions in U.S. data center projects
Grassroots opposition across 24 U.S. states has blocked or delayed some $64 billion in data center projects, citing environmental concerns and rising electricity costs.
Alphabet buys Intersect Power to secure AI data center energy
Alphabet has agreed to acquire clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion in cash plus debt assumption, aiming to expand power-generation capacity for data centers.