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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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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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The Future of AI will require an energy breakthrough. The answer is a fusion moonshot.
The Biden administration aims to tackle energy challenges in AI with fusion technology. Lawrence Livermore National Lab achieves milestones in fusion energy, sparking global investments. Success in fusion may enhance AI development. The US is called to pursue a moonshot approach for large-scale fusion reactors, promising a transformative energy future.
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Bloom Energy Introduces Load Following Capability to Enable Customers and Utilities to Meet Variable Electricity Load and Demand
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Google taps Whiting-Turner to build $600M Oregon data center
Google has selected Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. to build a $600 million data center in Wasco County, Oregon. The 290,000-square foot facility will expand Google’s existing data center presence in the area. The decision was based on the region’s energy infrastructure, available land, and workforce. Google has invested over $1.8 billion in Oregon since 2006. Other tech companies like Meta Platforms, EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure, and Amazon are also investing in data center developments across the country.
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Meta picks Indiana for $800M data center campus
Meta Platforms, formerly known as Facebook, has chosen Indiana as the location for its $800 million data center campus. This follows previous data center projects in Kansas City, Missouri, and plans for centers in Mesa, Arizona, and Temple, Texas. Indiana has attracted several high-profile projects recently due to its infrastructure, labor availability, and growing technology and semiconductor sectors. The data center will be located in the River Ridge Commerce Center and will aim for LEED Gold certification and 100% renewable energy. Meta Platforms can also extend its tax exemption for up to 50 years based on additional investments.
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Meta selects DPR for $1B Arizona data center
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has selected DPR Construction to build its $1 billion data center in Mesa, Arizona. The project is a greenfield development encompassing over 2.5 million square feet of space. Once completed in 2026, the Mesa data center will be one of the most advanced and energy-efficient in the world, using 100% renewable energy. DPR has previously delivered data centers for Meta in Oregon, North Carolina, and Sweden. The Phoenix region has seen a project boom in manufacturing and data center construction, including a $600 million Google data center. Demand for data center construction in the US remains strong, with activity increasing by 25% year-over-year in the first half of 2023.
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Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? It depends on who you ask.
The construction market in Phoenix, Arizona, is thriving, particularly in data centers and semiconductor fabs. Companies like Intel and Google are investing billions in the area. Challenges include labor shortages and water availability. The industry benefits from stable weather and a business-friendly environment. Future growth is expected, despite some market fluctuations.
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Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? Depends on who you ask.
Bechtel’s Denis Bacon praises Phoenix’s strong construction market, highlighted by projects like a $600 million Google data center in Mesa and $20 billion semiconductor fabs in Chandler. Stable weather attracts tech firms while low utility costs and business-friendly policies benefit corporations. Concerns include labor shortage and water availability.
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How Google is decarbonizing its facilities
Google aims to reduce absolute emissions by 50% by 2030; scope 2 emissions focus on data centers. Initiatives include efficient data center controls, LEED-certified office space, and electrification. Facilities aim for green certifications, with the Bay View campus in Mountain View featuring geothermal installation and water retention ponds.
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How Google is decarbonizing its facilities
Google aims to reduce scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030 from its 2019 baseline, totaling 10.2 million tonnes of CO2 eq in 2022. Initiatives at data centers and offices include using low-carbon refrigerants, smart controls, LEED-certified spaces, and electrification. The Bay View campus in Mountain View focuses on energy efficiency through geothermal installations and water retention ponds for cooling.