Neil Osnato
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Flex acquires EPC Power for $4.4B to boost AI data center infrastructure
Flex is acquiring EPC Power for $4.4 billion, a move that will integrate 800V DC and grid-forming technologies into Flex's data center infrastructure business. This acquisition is driven by the increasing power demands …
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US DOE rejects transmission corridors amid data center load growth concerns
The U.S. Department of Energy has declined to designate three proposed national transmission corridors, despite its own draft study highlighting the urgent need for expanded grid infrastructure to accommodate growing el…
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OpenAI integrates energy planning into data center development
OpenAI is integrating energy planning into its data center development by hiring a Clean Energy and New Technology Lead. This role will focus on evaluating and executing strategies for clean power, advanced storage, and…
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PJM strategy grapples with data center energy demand surge
PJM Interconnection has released a five-year strategy that acknowledges the significant impact of data centers on future electricity demand. The plan outlines priorities such as modernizing grid operations, utilizing AI…
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EdgeCore commits to funding data center power infrastructure
EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has stated its commitment to funding the power infrastructure necessary for its expanding data center campuses. This includes the generation, transmission, and delivery systems required f…
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US House proposes federal electricity tax on data centers
A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 10102, proposes a federal excise tax of 1 cent per kilowatt-hour on electricity consumed by data centers exceeding 1 megawatt in capacity. This legislation, known as…
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Sunrun, Voltus aggregate home batteries for AI data center power needs
Sunrun and Voltus have partnered to integrate residential solar-plus-storage systems into a virtual power plant (VPP) model, aimed at providing capacity for AI hyperscalers. This initiative allows AI companies to meet e…
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Galaxy Digital prioritizes grid reliability for AI data centers
Galaxy Digital is prioritizing reliable power infrastructure over sheer capacity for its data center developments. The company focuses on the quality and resilience of transmission systems, recognizing that a megawatt i…
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Data centers' sudden load shifts prompt PJM to consider new grid rules
A significant grid disturbance in Northern Virginia caused nearly 3.8 GW of data center load to transfer to onsite generation, prompting PJM Interconnection to consider new ride-through rules. This event highlighted how…
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SpaceX plans self-sufficient power for $16.8B Texas chip campus
SpaceX is planning a massive $16.8 billion semiconductor and AI campus in Texas, dubbed Terafab, which it intends to power primarily through onsite generation and battery storage instead of relying on the traditional el…
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Texas audits AI data center projects amid power demand surge
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a statewide audit of proposed AI data center projects seeking to connect to the state's power grid. This directive aims to increase scrutiny on large-load interconnections, ensurin…
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PJM requires AI data centers to secure power capacity or face curtailments
The PJM grid operator is proposing a new framework that requires large electricity consumers, particularly AI data centers, to secure sufficient generating capacity to meet their demand. This initiative aims to address …
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Brookfield, NextEra to build $100B AI campus at former DOE site
Brookfield and NextEra Energy are partnering to develop a massive AI data center campus on the site of a former US Department of Energy uranium enrichment facility in Paducah. The project, valued at $100 billion, aims t…
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Amazon urges Virginia to let AI data centers fund grid upgrades
Amazon is advocating for Virginia regulators to permit hyperscale data center operators to fund their own grid upgrades through Contributions in Aid of Construction (CIAC). This proposal aims to reduce costs for other e…
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OpenAI's Georgia AI Campus Planning Spotted by Utility Months Early
OpenAI's massive Project Camellia AI campus in Georgia was being planned by Georgia Power months before its public announcement. Public filings reveal Georgia Power had already accounted for a 3,200 MW customer commitme…
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Texas mandates AI data centers fund their grid expansion costs
Texas is implementing new regulations to ensure that AI data centers bear a greater share of the costs associated with their significant electricity demands. Governor Greg Abbott has directed regulators to protect resid…
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White House pressures PJM Interconnection on grid governance amid AI demand
The White House has issued a stern warning to PJM Interconnection, the largest grid operator in the United States, urging immediate reform of its industry-controlled board governance. Citing concerns over rising electri…
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Palm Beach County rejects 600 MW AI campus, highlighting permitting risks
Palm Beach County commissioners have rejected a proposed 600 MW AI data center campus known as Project Tango. This decision challenges the assumption that announced AI demand will automatically translate into electricit…
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New York halts new data center permits over 50 MW amid AI boom
New York has implemented a temporary moratorium on permits for new data centers exceeding 50 MW, as the state develops a framework for grid impact, water usage, and community benefits. Governor Kathy Hochul's executive …
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IBM shares plunge as AI infrastructure demand delays software deals
IBM's shares dropped significantly after the company announced that customers are shifting their spending towards AI infrastructure, such as servers and storage, which has caused delays in software and consulting deals.…