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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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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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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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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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PG&E Restricted Substations Clarifications
Source: CAISO · Nov 01, 2024CAISO’s notice on “PG&E Restricted Substations Clarifications” says PG&E will review interconnection requests during the “cluster application/resubmission window” to confirm the point of interconnection, and the California ISO will tell customers whether “The interconnection is acceptable” or “The interconnection is not acceptable” (CAISO, 2024-11-01). It also states that “Interconnections may not add new elements to the substations in Tables G2 and G2-A. Entry to the substations must be via existing facilities.”
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Recent California data center news
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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.
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Building Together: AWS and Suffolk Construction
US-based Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed $1.2 million to expand its renewable energy initiatives in eastern Oregon. The investment will fund a community solar energy program that aims to install rooftop solar systems on nonprofit organizations and community facilities. This project is expected to enhance the local tree canopy and biodiversity while supporting the community’s sustainability goals. The initiative marks AWS’s ongoing commitment to clean energy and environmental stewardship in the region.
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
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CERAFILTEC et xAI coopèrent dans le cadre d'une gestion durable de l'eau pour le plus grand supercalculateur d'IA au monde et d'un MBR céramique
Germany-based CERAFILTEC has partnered with xAI to build the world’s largest ceramic membrane bioreactor (MBR) for the reuse of 49.2 million liters (13.0 million gallons) of municipal wastewater for cooling its data center in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. This project, expected to be completed in 2025, emphasizes the growing demand for advanced ceramic solutions in wastewater treatment for data center cooling operations. The collaboration highlights the commitment of both companies to effective and sustainable water management, preserving precious potable water resources and assisting local communities.
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CERAFILTEC y xAI cooperan en la gestión sostenible del agua
Germany-based CERAFILTEC and xAI have partnered to construct the world’s largest ceramic membrane bioreactor (MBR) for sustainable water management at xAI’s AI supercomputing data center in Memphis, Tennessee. The project will enable the treatment and reuse of 49.2 MLD (13.0 MGD) of municipal wastewater, crucial for cooling the data center, which emphasizes water conservation and local community benefits. The plant is set to be completed by 2025, demonstrating a significant step towards sustainable water practices in high-tech industries.
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Bloom Energy Expands Data Center Power Agreement with Equinix Surpassing 100MW
US-based Bloom Energy and Equinix have expanded their collaboration, deploying over 100MW of clean energy capacity across 19 Equinix data centers in six states. This partnership began with a pilot program in 2015, which has now grown significantly, highlighting the increasing demand for clean and reliable onsite power. The fuel cells implemented provide a sustainable energy source, allowing for virtually zero air pollution and no water use, addressing grid constraints effectively.
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Fluor bets on data centers, power amid CEO switch
US-based Fluor Corporation has announced its continued commitment to energy solutions, particularly in nuclear power, as it transitions to new CEO Jim Breuer. The company is engaged in front-end design for a nuclear power plant in Romania and aims to meet the growing energy demands of data centers, which require 92,000 megawatts by the end of the decade. The firm is also navigating the commercialization of its stake in NuScale, a small modular reactor company, despite slower-than-expected monetization timelines.