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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across California — updated daily.
California · Construction & power moves · 1
full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across California — each traced to primary filings.
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Commissioner LaCerte’s Concurrence – California Independent System Operator
Source: FERCA FERC concurrence tied to CAISO warns of regulatory risk for large-load and data-center growth in California, saying the Commission is addressing “potential gaps and shortcomings in CAISO’s Tariff” and that CAISO tariffs “may be unjust and unreasonable and/or unduly discriminatory or preferential” because they lack features to “timely, reliably, and safely interconnect and serve new large loads” (FERC, Docket No. EL26-71-000). The concurrence also says state public utility commissions should ensure retail tariff provisions “insulate ratepayers from the negative impacts of data center growth,” and expects CAISO and the Participating Transmission Owners to propose solutions that “ensure that large loads cover the costs they incur to integrate with the grid.”
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Evening Scoping Meeting — Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project No. 77-332
Source: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission · Jun 23, 2026The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission notice for the Potter Valley Hydroelectric Project No. 77-332 says Pacific Gas and Electric Company filed to “surrender and decommission” the project, which is “located on the Eel River and East Branch of the Russian River in Lake and Mendocino counties, California.” FERC is beginning an NEPA scoping process for the proposal, with comments due by July 24, 2026.
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[PDF] June 12, 2026 - California ISO
must have a valid queue assignment from both APS and CAISO. The generator successfully secured CAISO queue number Q1435 and APS queue number Q252 on. April 3 …
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Recent California data center news
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Sunrise brief: Senate approves bill to improve permitting of energy projects
Senate committee approves bill to expedite energy project permitting on federal lands without environmental compromise.
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Johnson Controls sells commercial, multifamily business amid residential HVAC downturn
Johnson Controls is selling its commercial and multifamily business, Air Distribution Technologies, to Truelink. Growth in the HVAC sector is strong, especially in data centers. Johnson Controls aims to focus on value creation. Hitachi is considering selling its 40% stake in Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning, while Johnson Controls plans to sell its residential and light commercial businesses.
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Bloom Energy and CoreWeave Partner to Revolutionize AI Data Center Power Solutions
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Google cuts on-site carbon emissions but struggles to contain data center electricity use
Google aims to reduce carbon emissions by focusing on data center electricity use and operations. In 2023, it achieved 100% renewable energy matching globally and a 63% reduction in emissions from electricity use. Challenges remain in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific regions due to terminated clean energy contracts and regional sourcing difficulties. Efforts include energy-efficient infrastructure and measures to cut scope 1 emissions.
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Google cuts on-site carbon emissions but struggles to contain data center electricity use
Google focuses on reducing carbon emissions, particularly in its data centers. The company achieved 100% renewable energy matching globally, but struggles with data center electricity usage, leading to a 37% increase in scope 2 emissions. Google aims to enhance energy efficiency by utilizing high-performance servers and implementing strategies to cut scope 1 emissions.
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Mainspring Energy announces first reseller partners, channel partnership exec
Mainspring Energy expands partnerships with NextEra Energy Resources and Schneider Electric, integrating its power generation tech with Schneider’s microgrid solution. The company introduces a reseller program to enhance market presence, targeting various sectors. Mainspring also collaborates with Prologis to power a large EV charging depot near Los Angeles using hydrogen-ready linear generators and batteries.
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Lack of power pushes rental increases in major U.S. data center markets: report
Rental prices in major U.S. data center markets are rising due to high demand from public cloud providers and AI companies. Northern Virginia leads in net absorption with 407.4 MW. Despite supply increases, data center availability is limited. Northern Virginia and Chicago saw leasing availability reductions, while Dallas-Fort Worth grew by 31.9%.
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Lack of power pushes rental increases in major U.S. data center markets: CBRE
Demand for data centers in North America is rising due to public cloud providers and AI companies, with northern Virginia leading in net absorption at 407.4 MW. Pricing is surging, particularly in Chicago. Dominion Energy projects in Virginia may alleviate power constraints. Dallas-Fort Worth is the second-largest colocation market, with robust construction and pre-leasing.
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Commercial electricity demand grew fastest in states with rapid computing facility growth
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CBRE acquires Direct Line Global, bolstering data center technical services
CBRE has acquired Direct Line Global, strengthening its data center services. With expertise in design and server support, Direct Line Global caters to tech firms. The acquisition enhances CBRE’s offerings for large technology clients. Similar moves include JLL acquiring SKAE Power Solutions and Cushman & Wakefield appointing David Bukovac for data center management.