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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across California — updated daily.
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CAISO schedules Large Loads Initiative stakeholder meeting and draft final proposal comment period
Source: California ISO · Sep 10, 2026According to CAISO, the ISO will host a hybrid stakeholder meeting on Oct. 1, 2026 for the Large Loads Initiative, post a draft final proposal on Sep. 24, 2026, and open comments due by Oct. 15, 2026. CAISO also says stakeholders will review the proposal before it goes to the Board of Governors and before the ISO files tariff language with FERC, indicating an active regulatory process for large loads in California.
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Large Loads Initiative: Additional discussion of operational and technical requirements, call on 8/24/26
Source: California ISO · Aug 17, 2026California ISO said it scheduled an additional stakeholder meeting for the Large Loads Initiative “to provide additional time, if needed, to discuss the operational and technical requirements” in the Large Loads Straw Proposal and Large Loads Technical Requirements Straw Proposal, with topics including “Operational requirements” and “Technical requirements” (California ISO, Aug. 17, 2026). The notice also says the Aug. 24 meeting was contingent and ultimately unnecessary because “We were able to cover all of the material and will no longer need the meeting on 8/24.”
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Large Loads Initiative: Straw proposal posted, meeting on 8/19/26
Source: California ISO · Aug 12, 2026California ISO says that, following the FERC “June 18, 2026, Order to Show Cause,” its Large Loads Initiative is the “primary forum” for possible “tariff, policy, and process enhancements” affecting large-load integration on the ISO-controlled grid, including “planning, interconnection, transmission service, reliability, and operational considerations.” CAISO also says the straw proposal will address “Cost Shifting Risk Among Transmission Customers,” “Co-Location Arrangements and Load with Behind the Meter Generation,” and “Interconnection Customers Serving Electrically Proximate Large Load and Co-Located Load.”
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Large Loads Considerations: Comment deadline on information session moved to 2/25/26
Source: California ISO · Feb 12, 2026California ISO said it “has moved the deadline for written comments on the Large Load Considerations issue paper and Feb. 5 meeting discussion to Feb. 25, 2026,” and asked stakeholders to submit comments by end of day Feb. 25, 2026. The notice also says the “issue paper, presentation, and meeting recording are available” on CAISO’s Large Load webpage.
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2025 Draft Participating Transmission Owner Per Unit Cost Guides Posted
Source: California ISO · Apr 03, 2025CAISO said it “has posted the Draft Per Unit Cost Guides” and that “participating transmission owners update and publish per unit costs annually as part of the current interconnection study cycle for estimating the cost of facilities required to interconnect resources,” with written comments due by April 30, 2025, according to the California ISO notice.
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Recent California data center news
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Illinois lawmakers propose 15 GW energy storage target by 2035
Illinois-based legislators proposed HB 3758 and SB 2497 to establish an energy-storage mandate, directing the Illinois Power Agency to procure 15 GW of energy storage by 2035. The bills aim to optimize the power grid and implement a virtual power plant program. It is expected to save consumers $2.4 billion on energy bills over the next 20 years, creating approximately 115,000 jobs and reducing energy emissions by 50 million tons by 2045.
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A Business-Like Approach to Power Generation
US-based Payless Power is focusing on providing reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable power solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises, responding to increased demand for on-site power generation. C&I entities are increasingly adopting renewable energy technologies like solar and combined heat and power systems to enhance resilience against utility disruptions. Notably, AtmosZero has developed a steam generating heat pump aimed at decarbonizing industrial steam, exemplified by its installation at New Belgium Brewing. Furthermore, Vicinity Energy has launched eSteam, a carbon-free thermal energy solution, marking a significant step toward sustainability in urban energy management. Companies aim to achieve decarbonization goals while managing resources efficiently.
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Hut 8 Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
US-based Hut 8 Corp. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, marking a net income of $331.4 million on revenues of $162.4 million. The company has optimized its operations and secured a 12,300 megawatt development pipeline, with 2,800 megawatts under exclusivity as of December 31, 2024. They successfully reduced energy costs per megawatt-hour by 30% compared to the previous year’s fourth quarter, demonstrating a commitment to improving operational efficiency in energy-intensive industries.
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The Truth About Electric Vehicles and the Grid: Strengthening—Not Straining—Our Energy Future
US-based utilities have recognized the growing demand from electric vehicles (EVs) and developed strategies to enhance grid performance. The integration of EV charging not only supports reliable energy distribution but also shifts demand to off-peak hours, reducing costs for all consumers. With the opportunities presented by vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology and a proactive approach to energy management, electricity demand can be balanced and enhanced in a sustainable manner. Furthermore, EV customers have contributed over $3.12 billion in net revenue, which benefits all utility customers by lowering electric rates.
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NVIDIA Breaks Revenue Records as AI Demand Skyrockets, Targets 100% Renewable Energy in 2025
US-based NVIDIA has achieved record earnings of $39.3 billion in Q4 2025, driven by AI demand and strong revenue from its Data Center division. The company made a commitment to run its operations on 100% renewable energy by early 2025 to reduce emissions. NVIDIA’s total emissions were reported at 3.69 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2024, and it aims to eliminate its market-based Scope 2 emissions with this transition.
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UtilityInnovation Group™ Appoints Daniel Taschik as CTO of GridSure™
US-based UtilityInnovation Group (UIG) has appointed Daniel Taschik as the new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of GridSure. His experience in developing scalable digital platforms will be crucial for GridSure’s expansion. Taschik previously led infrastructure upgrades at Obé Fitness and received recognition from SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner. Under his leadership, GridSure aims to advance dynamic, sustainable grid solutions to enhance grid stability and support decarbonization efforts.
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AI has an environmental problem
US-based agencies and companies have recognized the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The International Energy Agency reported that data centers contribute 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a figure expected to rise due to electric demand doubling by 2026. Reliance Industries plans to build the world’s largest data center in collaboration with Nvidia, aiming to boost AI capability while addressing sustainability. Moreover, initiatives such as Google’s DeepMind leveraging machine learning for optimizing wind energy have highlighted the need for greener practices in the AI domain.
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
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La iniciativa de EPRI sobre flexibilidad de centros de datos y confiabilidad de la red se expande a Europa
US-based EPRI announced the international expansion of its DCFlex initiative, beginning with participants in Europe. DCFlex aims to support the electric grid through data centers, enhancing asset utilization and interconnection. The initiative launched last year in the US and includes partnerships with industry giants such as Google, Meta, and Schneider Electric. It is projected that energy consumption by data centers in Europe will triple by 2030, from 10 gigawatts (GW) to 35 GW, with Ireland already having data centers accounting for over 20% of its electricity consumption.
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It's time to GETs going... on transmission!
Oregon has enacted legislation mandating a transition to 80% clean electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2040. This shift is predominantly facilitated by Portland General Electric and Pacific Power, which delivered over half of their electricity from fossil fuels in 2021. As demand surges, driven by AI and electrification, upgrading transmission capacity through Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) becomes pivotal. The Oregon Legislature has an opportunity to advance this transition with proposed legislation, HB 3336.