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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across District of Columbia — updated daily.
Recent District of Columbia data center news
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The Evolution of the Commercial & Industrial Microgrid in the Era of the Data Center
Elisa Wood reports: Commercial and industrial customers are increasingly adopting bridge power and microgrids as data centers strain grid capacity.
- Main announcement: Elisa Wood reports that C&I customers are deploying bridge power and microgrids to maintain operations while awaiting utility interconnection; utilities have already committed 64 GW of new data center capacity, and ICF International forecasts US power demand to grow 25% by 2030 and 78% by 2050. The article cites typical interconnection lead times of 2–5 years for ~20 MW and that onsite systems can achieve a 6–8 year return on investment when used as backup and for grid services.
- Background and details: The piece notes rising electricity costs (EIA: average +5.8% Aug 2024–Aug 2025; DC +26.5%), PJM capacity auctions posted record-high prices, and that onsite natural-gas generation (grid-connected) offers better economics/reliability than diesel per a National Laboratory of the Rockies study; microgrids also help reduce demand charges and yield “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in savings for some large users.
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2026 network outage report and internet health check
ThousandEyes (a Cisco division) reported 199 global network outage events for the week of Dec 29, 2025–Jan 4, 2026.
- Weekly summary:199 global outage events were observed between Dec 29, 2025 and Jan 4, 2026, a 14% decrease from 231 the prior week; the U.S. saw 71 outages (down 29% from 100). The report breaks outages into ISP, public cloud network, and collaboration app categories and gives week-over-week percentage changes.
- Notable incidents and timing: On Jan 2Hurricane Electric experienced an outage lasting 1 hour and 1 minute (first observed ~3:05 PM EST) impacting customers and downstream partners in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, India, and Singapore; on Dec 31Cogent Communications had a 9-minute outage (first observed ~7:50 PM EST) affecting the U.S., France, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, and South Korea.
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[포토] 워싱턴 'DCW 2025' LG전자 부스
LG Electronics showcased its innovative Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) at Data Center World 2025 in Washington D.C. from April 14-17. The CDU is a liquid cooling solution designed for direct cooling of CPU and GPU chips within data centers, highlighting advancements in energy-efficient cooling technology for high-performance computing infrastructure.
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PJM Taps Google and Tapestry to Use AI for Grid Interconnection Planning
PJM, the largest grid operator in North America, has initiated a multiyear partnership with Google and its Tapestry to streamline the grid interconnection process through AI tools. This collaboration aims to enhance grid planning and decision-making amid increasing pressures on the electric grid. Tapestry will develop a suite of AI tools intended to automate the application process for connecting power generation sources by 2025. PJM is currently facing significant challenges with a backlog of over 180,000 MW of capacity awaiting interconnection approval, provoking serious concerns about grid reliability as fossil fuel resources retire without adequate replacements.
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Impulsar la revolución de la IA
Goldman Sachs estimated that global data centers use around 55 GW of electricity with demand expected to rise 165% by 2030 due to advances in AI. Dan Shugar, CEO of Nextracker, stated that renewables will become the primary energy source for data centers, surpassing natural gas. Google aims for its data centers to run on carbon-free energy 24/7 by the end of the decade. Exowatt, a startup, launched a modular energy system combining solar heat and electricity to meet the energy demands of data centers.
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Duke Researchers: Grid Flexibility Key to Accommodate Load Growth
US-based Duke University researchers have emphasized the potential of integrating flexible loads into the U.S. power grid to support future electricity demands, primarily driven by artificial intelligence and data centers. Their report, titled “Rethinking Load Growth,” indicates that approximately 76 GW of new load could be added without exceeding existing grid capacities, as long as flexibility in power delivery is maintained. The researchers advocate for regulatory changes to incorporate this flexibility into system planning to manage the anticipated load growth effectively.
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CBRE facilities management revenue surges over 16% in Q4 2024
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Inside the data center boom: Building the future of AI, 5G and beyond
Clune Construction, ranked as the 8th Largest U.S. Data Center Contractor, is expanding its data center construction capabilities to meet the growing demand driven by AI and digital innovations. The company has grown from handling 2-3 MW projects to taking on projects up to 500 MW, with 807.5 MW of new data center facilities brought online in Q1 2024 representing 24.4% year-over-year growth.
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AEP, Exelon oppose Talen-Amazon interconnection pact to protect rate base growth potential: Constellation
Exelon and AEP oppose Talen-Amazon interconnection at Susquehanna plant due to potential shift of $140 million in transmission costs. Constellation supports ISA for Illinois data centers as it could add $5 billion to ComEd’s rate base. FERC will decide by Aug. 3. A hearing process is urged by various stakeholders.
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PJM board approves $5B in transmission projects to be built by Dominion, FirstEnergy, others
PJM’s board has approved $5 billion in transmission projects to be developed by Dominion, FirstEnergy, and others in response to the planned data centers in Virginia and Maryland, as well as announced generation retirements. The projects were selected based on their ability to meet system needs, utilize existing rights of way, and have cost and schedule risks. However, concerns have been raised by state utility regulators about PJM’s transmission planning processes, calling for changes and extended public consultation.