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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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CBRE facilities management revenue surges over 16% in Q4 2024
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Bloom Energy, Chart Industries Announce Partnership for Carbon Capture
US-based Bloom Energy has announced a partnership with Chart Industries to develop carbon capture technology using natural gas and fuel cells to provide near zero-carbon power. The collaboration aims to rapidly deploy energy solutions for data centers and manufacturing sites while meeting emission reduction goals. This initiative could lead to cost-effective, onsite baseload power and contribute to carbon sequestration efforts as both companies leverage their expertise in generating concentrated CO2 streams.
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Bloom Energy and Chart Industries Announce Groundbreaking Carbon Capture Partnership
US-based Bloom Energy and Chart Industries announced a carbon capture partnership to generate near zero-carbon power using natural gas and fuel cells. The collaboration aims to provide cost-effective onsite baseload power while significantly reducing carbon emissions. The companies target energy-intensive industries such as data centers and large manufacturers, with moving towards scalable and reliable energy solutions.
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The next industrial revolution
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🌎 DeepSeek hype vs. the hyperscalers #232
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek launched its R1 model, claiming it was far cheaper and more energy-efficient to train than US competitors. Costing just $6m to develop — compared to OpenAI’s reported $100m+, DeepSeek performed similarly to leading competitors while using only ~2,000 Nvidia H800 GPUs. This breakthrough raises more questions about future power demand from AI workloads, especially as data centers were projected to consume 650-1,050 TWh by 2026. The energy efficiency claims are being closely scrutinized as inference loads may offset training savings.
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Understanding Carbon Footprint Analysis: A Complete Guide for Businesses
US-based Microsoft, Amazon, and Unilever have committed to achieving net-zero emissions in the coming decades. They have set ambitious sustainability targets focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions across their operations. The article emphasizes the importance of carbon footprint analysis, highlighting strategies for tracking and managing emissions, as well as aligning corporate practices with environmental responsibilities.
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Winning construction sectors under Trump
US-based contractors are expected to see a surge in data center construction, with projections indicating a growth forecast of 10% to 20% annually over the next five years. The energy demand for these centers is anticipated to triple within three years, consuming 12% of the national energy usage. Contractors are optimistic about future energy projects due to the push for fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
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https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/38a95939-ae3f-4e6b-8b33-f203cc18e02d/Electricity2025.pdf
The IEA’s Electricity 2025 report forecasts strong growth in global electricity demand, driven by industrial production, air conditioning, and electrification. Renewables are set to meet most of the demand growth, with significant contributions from solar and wind. The report highlights the need for system flexibility and the role of coal and gas in providing it.
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DeepSeek claims to have cured AI’s environmental headache. The Jevons paradox suggests it might make things worse
DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, claims to have developed an AI model that rivals US competitors in performance while significantly reducing costs and carbon footprint. The company states it spent just $6 million on hardware for its R1 model, compared to over $60 million for Meta’s Llama model, representing a substantial reduction in resource consumption. This innovation comes amid concerns about the AI industry’s massive energy consumption, with predictions that AI could account for over 20% of US electricity by 2030. Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are currently investing heavily in renewable energy sources to meet their energy demands, yet Google’s emissions have surged by 48% despite its aim to become carbon neutral by 2030.
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MIFTI Patented Staged Z-Pinch Fusion Technology Launches Early Adopter Program for Groundbreaking Electric Energy and Radioisotope Production
US-based Magneto Inertial Fusion Technologies, Inc. (MIFTI) has announced the launch of its Early Adopter Program, which offers pre-orders for its Staged Z-Pinch Fusion Reactors. This program allows organizations to purchase the first access to energy and radioisotopes produced by MIFTI’s technology. MIFTI’s innovation aims to address energy needs and shortages in medical isotope production.