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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Arizona — updated daily.
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full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across Arizona — each traced to primary filings.
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FERC accepts Tucson Electric Power interconnection agreement with Arizona Electric Power Cooperative and Sawtooth DevCo (ER26-2876)
Source: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission · Aug 10, 2026FERC’s eLibrary shows it accepted Tucson Electric Power Company’s 06/18/2026 filing of a non-conforming Large Generator Interconnection Agreement with Arizona Electric Power Cooperative and Sawtooth DevCo LLC under ER26-2876. The filing is in Arizona, and the named parties are Tucson Electric Power Company, Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, and Sawtooth DevCo LLC (FERC eLibrary).
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Commissioner Rosner's dissent: Withdrawal, Notice of Inquiry, and Termination
Source: FERCFERC says it is moving toward reforms for large-load interconnection, including “the reforms needed to ensure the timely and orderly interconnection of large loads to the transmission system,” and cites its own order on “Interconnection of Large Loads to the Interstate Transmission Sys.” FERC also notes that, as of March 2026, “20 states had approved at least one large load tariff, and another nine states had pending large load tariffs.”
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Recent Arizona data center news
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AI data center boom could boost renewables — with the right drivers in place
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XNRGY Climate Systems Welcomes Christopher Langhoff as Chief People Officer
XNRGY Climate Systems has appointed Christopher Langhoff as Chief People Officer. This strategic decision reinforces the company’s commitment to building an engaged team to maintain its leadership in the critical infrastructure market, especially within the rapidly growing Data Center Market. XNRGY is recognized for its sustainable air handling and liquid cooling systems that address the energy efficiency needs of various industries, including healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing.
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Addressing Data Center Growth Constraints Key to U.S. Innovation, Leadership in AI
The article discusses the growing demand for data centers driven by AI, highlighting that U.S. data centers will account for 6.6% of electricity consumption by 2028. Key limitations for growth include chip supply, tariffs, and electricity reliability. The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing which won’t operationalize until 2028-2029. Hyperscalers are exploring power models to manage the increasing energy needs, with a shift towards renewable sources for cooling and power supply.
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Los centros de datos de Meta obtendrán energía de un proyecto solar de 321 MW en Texas
Avangrid, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, has launched its True North solar project in Texas, which has a capacity of 321 MW and spans 771 acres in Falls County. The project, constructed with an investment of $369 million, will support Meta’s data center operations in Texas and is expected to contribute over $40 million in property taxes over its lifetime. The project has already created approximately 300 construction jobs and will help increase the renewable energy capacity in the region.
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Los centros de datos de Meta obtendrán energía de un proyecto solar de 321 MW en Texas
Avangrid, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, announced the operation of its largest solar project, True North, in Texas. The 321 MW solar project spans 771 acres in Falls County and will support Meta’s data center operations in Texas. The project represents an investment of $369 million and is expected to contribute over $40 million in property taxes over its lifetime. True North is the seventh project by Avangrid in Texas, contributing to nearly 1.6 GW of combined capacity. Avangrid has over $2 billion of direct investment in Texas and created around 300 jobs during peak construction.
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Meta’s data centers to procure energy from 321 MW solar project in Texas
Avangrid, part of the Iberdrola Group, announced the operational launch of the 321 MW True North solar project in Falls County, Texas. This project occupies 1,907 acres and supports Meta’s data center operations. The commercial operation began in the first quarter of 2025, earlier than expected. Avangrid invested $369 million in this project, which is expected to generate over $40 million in property taxes over its lifespan.
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing on AI Data Centers’ Impacts on Electricity
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a hearing on April 24, 2025, to evaluate the impact of AI data centers on the state’s electricity infrastructure and economy. PUC Chairperson Stephen DeFrank emphasized the need to protect consumers while facilitating economic growth and technological advancement. The commission will investigate two major data center projects: Constellation Energy’s $1.6 billion restart of its nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island to provide carbon-free electricity for Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services’ $650 million data center purchase near a nuclear plant that will consume energy equivalent to 900,000 homes.
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DeepSeek AI will fuel more data center work
DeepSeek, a China-based company, has garnered attention for its low-cost AI model, suggesting data center power demand may not be as high as previously thought. However, industry experts like John Medina from Moody’s Ratings and Mitchell Osborne from Adolfson & Peterson Construction argue that advancements in AI will lead to increased energy usage as more companies emerge. The demand for power infrastructure is surging, with tech giants such as Amazon and Microsoft rapidly expanding their data center projects. A joint venture involving OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle is set to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure, further fueling the need for power construction. The U.S. power grid struggles to keep pace with this demand, as projections indicate data center energy use could reach nearly 580 terawatt-hours by 2028.
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The role of battery energy storage systems in sustainable data centers
US-based Meta has partnered with Salt River Project (SRP) and Orsted to integrate clean energy from the Eleven Mile Solar Center into its Mesa data center in Arizona. This project features a 300-megawatt solar farm paired with a four-hour battery energy storage system, set to be operational by 2024. Vantage Data Centers committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, focusing on investing in infrastructure that supports renewable energy storage, including BESS solutions.
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https://cleanpower.org/wp-content/uploads/gateway/2025/03/US_National_Power_Demand_Study_2025_FINAL.pdf
US-based American Clean Power Association, along with several other organizations including the American Petroleum Institute, Alliance to Save Energy, Clean Energy Buyers Association, Nuclear Energy Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, commissioned a study by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The study, titled ‘US National Power Demand Study’, was released on March 7, 2025. It projects a significant growth in electricity demand in the US, driven by manufacturing, data centers, and the electrification of heating and transportation. The study highlights the need for substantial additions to the energy supply, including 60 to 100 GW of gas and over 900 GW of renewables and batteries by 2040. It also emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency and clean firm technologies like advanced nuclear and geothermal in maintaining grid reliability and reducing carbon emissions. The study identifies challenges such as outdated interconnection processes, local opposition, and supply chain constraints, and suggests policy reforms to address these issues. The report also notes that wholesale power prices could be around 20% higher in the short term due to higher gas prices and increased demand.