AI and hyperscale demand are breaking the energy model. The next generation of data centers will be built on power strategies that bypass the grid entirely Data center growth has always been fast.

“Consumers will see electricity rates spike — and to what end?” the Florida governor said. TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday took another swipe at the emerging data center industry, ...

Data centers are intensive energy consumers, expected to represent 12% of total U.S. electricity consumption by 2030 — largely due to constant innovations in the artificial intelligence space. This ...

Ireland’s data centre appeal “is fading” with the surge in electricity demand placing “unprecedented pressure” on the national grid, and Government reforms likely to lead to a short-term reliance on ...

The leaders of ABB are pledging another $110 million to grow the global company’s capacity in electrification products used by utilities and data centers. The company’s push will add capacity at ...

The Department of Energy is asking state energy officials and a range of businesses for help in determining how to use federal grants and loans to boost the grid to accommodate big increases in future ...

Microsoft is relying on natural gas to power one of its data centers in Mexico in lieu of a full grid connection. The cloud giant has been authorized to temporarily operate with gas generators in at ...

The prospect of massive data centers has those responsible for the electric grid scrambling to ensure there is enough power to meet growing demand. But some advocates say the plans aren’t enough to ...

Data center construction is slowing nationwide as U.S. electrical infrastructure struggles to keep up with demand, according to a CBRE report. Nationally, data centers totaling 5,242.5 megawatts were ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — We have heard from many of you concerned about higher electric bills. Some point out that higher natural gas prices for electric power generation is involved with rising costs. But the ...

A 12-month trial using EVs connected to the grid to manage peaks and troughs in electricity demand has shown promising results. The trial lent EVs to participants in Exmouth, a town of nearly 3,000, ...