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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Colorado — updated daily.
Recent Colorado data center news
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The great grid transition in the age of data centers and EVs
US energy grid is facing unprecedented strain from growing data center and EV charging demands. The article discusses how microgrids are emerging as a solution for grid resilience and sustainability, with current microgrid projects costing between $2-5 million per megawatt. Schneider Electric executives highlight the transformation towards a decentralized energy network incorporating microgrids and distributed energy resources (DERs) to meet growing power demands while supporting sustainability goals.
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The great grid transition in the age of data centers and EVs
Analysis of U.S. energy grid transformation due to AI data centers and EV adoption, highlighting microgrid solutions costing $2-5M per megawatt as key infrastructure solution for future resilience and sustainability.
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Wired for Resilience: Optimizing Data Center Energy Demand for an Efficient U.S. Electric Grid
Data centers increase U.S. energy demands; permitting reform could integrate renewable sources, reducing emissions.
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Hydrogen-powered data center planned for Texas
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Phoenix GC breaks ground on $70M data center in Mesa, Arizona
Haydon starts $70M data center for Edged Energy in Mesa, amidst a booming regional tech hub.
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Design-build may solve supply chain bottlenecks
Greg Weimholt, the new national director of data centers and mission critical for PCL, discusses combating supply chain issues through a design-build approach. PCL, a 100% employee-owned firm, excels in mission critical projects, including solar and BESS. Weimholt emphasizes early planning, teamwork, and employee commitment.
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Xcel Energy draws 6.7 GW of data center requests, including from Meta and Microsoft
Xcel Energy has received 6.7 GW in data center requests from Meta and Microsoft in Minnesota and QTS Realty Trust in Colorado. Xcel faces increased demand partly from tech companies and also from electric vehicles and industry electrification. The company plans to issue RFPs and enhance resource planning while managing wildfire mitigation efforts in various states.
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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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Holder Construction gets $1.9B Arizona data center job
Atlanta-based Holder Construction has been chosen by EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure to build its $1.9 billion data center campus in Mesa, Arizona. The campus will be water-neutral and capable of supporting a minimum of 450 megawatts of critical load across 3.1 million square feet of space. EdgeCore has already completed a $1.9 billion debt financing transaction to fund the development. The campus will use an air-cooled design and a closed-loop chilled water system to achieve benchmark water and power usage effectiveness ratings.