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Recent Florida data center news

• Oct 1, 2026

  FPL rate structure protects Florida customers from data center costs

  Florida Power & Light Company has announced that it submitted a filing with the Florida Public Service Commission saying its PSC-approved rate structure already meets Florida’s new data center law.

  • FPL says its large load rate structure requires data center customers to fund 100% of new power generation, cover engineering study costs, meet strict collateral and credit requirements, and pay for substation and other interconnection costs.
  • The filing follows the PSC’s November 2025 approval of FPL’s customer protections during its 2026-2029 rate-setting process; Florida later enacted SB 484 in 2026, and the PSC will now review the compliance filing.
• Sep 30, 2026

  The United States Department of Commerce and the Government of the Republic of Korea Announce Strategic Investment in Project Star, a $22.3 billion Energy Infrastructure Campus in Encinal, Texas, being jointly developed by Related Companies and NextEra Energy, in partnership with Lewis Energy Group

  The United States Department of Commerce and the Government of the Republic of Korea have announced support for Project Star, a new $22+ billion energy infrastructure campus in Encinal, Texas.

  • Project Star will be developed by Related Companies and NextEra Energy Resources with Lewis Energy Group; it includes 6.47 GW of natural gas generation to support an adjacent 5 GW data center campus.
  • The project is expected to be built in phases, with initial generation coming online as early as 2029, and is described as part of the U.S.-Korea Trade Deal and Strategic Investment MOU implementation.
• Sep 28, 2026

  In Upper Burrell, where the fracking and AI industries converge, residents look to regulate data center

  Upper Burrell Township is drafting a data center ordinance after enacting a six-month moratorium, while residents oppose TECfusions’ proposed project near their homes.

  • The township supervisors imposed a six-month moratorium in May and are writing an ordinance before a November 2 deadline to regulate data centers, including 500-foot setbacks from property lines, 1,000-foot setbacks from residential zones, and limits on noise, water use, lighting, visual screening, and fire protection.
  • The ordinance targets TECfusions‘ proposed data center on a 1,400-acre former Alcoa R&D site in Upper Burrell, Pennsylvania; the company said the project received $2 million in Pennsylvania subsidies through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and could reach 3 gigawatts at full buildout.
• Sep 25, 2026

  Growing Impact of ESA Jurisdiction Amid Unprecedented Energy Demand

  Hunton attorneys Andrew Turner and Sadie Mapstone published a commentary arguing that Endangered Species Act compliance has become more important for project developers, especially for energy and data center projects.

  • The article says NEPA and the Clean Water Act have narrowed under recent legal and regulatory changes, while ESA jurisdiction has expanded as more species and critical habitats are listed.
  • It gives a Florida data center as an example and says developers should plan for ESA consultation or incidental take coverage early to avoid delays and penalties.
  • The piece is commentary and analysis, not a first-time project announcement; it references the July 14, 2026 Federal Register rescission of the ESA “harm” definition and cites the Seven County and Sackett decisions.
• Sep 23, 2026

  Climate Change Solutions - September 22, 2026

  Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) has published a climate-focused newsletter previewing an upcoming Super El Niño briefing and summarizing recent Capitol Hill activity.

  • EESI announced an online briefing on Friday, September 25 at noon EDT about Super El Niño, with welcome remarks from Reps. Mike Flood and Eric Sorensen and RSVP links provided.
  • The newsletter also notes the House and Senate action on several bills, including the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, the Ratepayer Protection Act affecting data center-related grid upgrades, and the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act; it also promotes EESI resources and a new podcast episode.
  • This is a newsletter/update, not a standalone corporate deal announcement; it references prior and current legislative developments and upcoming events rather than announcing a new funding commitment.
• Sep 8, 2026

  DOE Closes $1.9-Billion Loan to Restart Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant

  The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that it closed a loan of up to $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to support restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa.

  • The 615-MW plant in Palo, Linn County shut down in August 2020 after a derecho wind event and is targeted to resume commercial operation in Q1 2029, pending U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval.
  • The restart is tied in part to rising electricity demand from data centers; NextEra also has a 25-year power purchase agreement with Google and has agreed to acquire CIPCO and Corn Belt Power Cooperative’s combined 30% interest in the plant.
• Sep 2, 2026

  One Nuclear Signs Deal for 2.88-GW Gas-Fired Plant, Large BESS for Louisiana Data Center Campus

  ONE Nuclear Energy has announced a binding letter of intent that would provide site control for development of Project Cayman, a 2.88-GW gas-fired power plant and 700-MW/2.88 GWh battery energy storage system alongside a data center complex in Louisiana.

  • The LOI was signed with a prominent Louisiana landowner group; the company said the strategy aligns with Entergy’s regional transmission buildout and that it will hold public information meetings with local parishes and agencies through year-end.
  • Project Cayman is near RiverPlex MegaPark in Ascension Parish, northeast of SpaceX’s announced $100-billion Starbase Louisiana project; ONE Nuclear said details of the data center development were not disclosed and that it has projects in Washington state, Texas, and New Mexico. The article also notes ONE Nuclear’s recently approved business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VII, expected to close by year-end.
• Sep 1, 2026

  Ansaldo Returns to U.S. Gas Turbine Market as Equipment Crunch Widens Supplier Field

  Ansaldo Energia has announced an order to supply Pacifico Energy with eight AE64.3A gas turbines and associated generators for a Texas data center power project.

  • First equipment deliveries are scheduled for 2027; the eight units represent about 624 MW of nominal generating capacity based on the 78-MW simple-cycle rating.
  • The article says the project supports major data center infrastructure and places Ansaldo back in the U.S. generation market after more than 30 years; Pacifico Energy has separately identified Texas projects including GW Ranch and Fort Spunky.
• Sep 1, 2026

  POWER Digest [September 2026]

  This article is a news-brief roundup summarizing multiple first-time announcements from different entities, mainly on data centers, power infrastructure, nuclear, renewables, and offshore wind.

  • Australia: The AEMC urged ministers on Aug. 5 to require large data centers in the National Electricity Market to bring their own clean, firmed energy, operate flexibly, and pay full network connection costs; the framework would require REGO certificates, backing by new firm capacity, market registration, and flexible connection agreements.
  • Other announcements: McDermott announced cooperation with ULC-Energy and an MOU with Doosan Enerbility on Aug. 4; Baker Hughes/Dynamis announced an order for 76 NovaLT 16 turbines totaling about 1.3 GW; Origis Energy started operations on new phases of Rockhound Solar bringing capacity to nearly 1 GWdc; OWC/KLEM/OEG signed an offshore wind O&M MoU; and TotalEnergies inaugurated the Hydra hybrid project with 216 MW solar and a 500-MWh BESS under a 20-year PPA with Eskom.
• Aug 31, 2026

  ChatAEC Aims to Revolutionize the Development Lifecycle

  AIAEC has announced that its ChatAEC platform is being used to embed AI into the architecture, engineering and construction lifecycle for zoning, land use and regulatory research.

  • ChatAEC has been adopted by the Town of Gilbert for pilot programs to improve internal workflows and planning, and by Butler Design Group to support feasibility assessment and site analysis in early project stages.
  • The platform is currently available in Arizona, with planned expansion to Georgia, Colorado, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Idaho; it retrieves jurisdiction-level information and generates due diligence reports in minutes.

  This is a company announcement describing product adoption and rollout plans, not a report of a completed financing or acquisition.