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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across California — updated daily.
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full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across California — each traced to primary filings.
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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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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.
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Equinix And Bechtel Form Strategic Alliance For Global Buildout Of Equinix Ibx™ Facilities To House
US-based Bechtel Corporation has entered into a strategic alliance with Equinix, Inc. to execute the largest expansion of Internet interconnection facilities ever contracted. This expansion aims to improve the performance and reliability of e-commerce platforms by utilizing tens of thousands of square feet of Equinix’s IBX facilities. Bechtel will manage the entire buildout process, providing engineering, design services, and construction management.
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Designing Energy-Efficient Products
US-based Cisco has prioritized energy efficiency in its product designs, particularly with the UCS X-Series, which is 54% more energy efficient compared to earlier models. The company has been recognized for this effort, with several Catalyst 9000 switches receiving ENERGY STAR certification for their energy performance. Furthermore, Cisco developed the Sustainability Data Foundation (SDF) to track product energy consumption and lifecycle emissions, facilitating better governance of their environmental sustainability strategies.
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EPA Finalizes New Rule to Reduce and Reclaim Hydrofluorocarbons
US-based Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the HFC Emissions Reduction and Reclamation Rule, imposing strict requirements on industries using hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in refrigeration. This rule establishes leakage repair thresholds and mandates that operators repair leaks within specified timelines, retrofit or retire systems that cannot be fixed, and utilize reclaimed refrigerants. The rule aims to significantly reduce HFC emissions, which currently contribute to 2% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.
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Catalyst Podcast: The case for colocating data centers and generation
US-based Intersect Power has announced a partnership with TPG and Google to invest approximately $800 million into developing co-located solar and storage facilities at data center sites across the United States. This collaboration aims to streamline the energy supply for data centers and catalyze $20 billion in renewable energy projects by 2030. Intersect focuses on enabling the rapid deployment of renewable energy resources in response to increasing demands from sectors like AI and digital manufacturing.