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• Oct 16, 2025

  Advocating for Public Power Companies: LPPC Focuses on Load Growth, FEMA Reform, and Tax-Exempt Bonds

  The Large Public Power Council (LPPC) is advocating federal policy changes to address rapid electricity load growth driven by data centers, AI, and electrification, and is pushing for FEMA process reforms and updates to Treasury rules on tax-exempt bonds.

  • Main announcement/action: LPPC (29 member public power systems serving 30.5 million consumers across 23 states and territories) is urging Congress and federal agencies to re-examine queue processes, finance mechanisms for large loads, and FEMA procedures to accelerate infrastructure delivery; LPPC highlights that about half of its members are experiencing rapid load growth that could double over the next 10 years, with individual new customers now seeking up to 1 GW of capacity (“enough to power probably 600,000 homes”).
  • Background and specifics: LPPC president Tom Falcone identified specific reforms: support for the FEMA Act of 2025 (House proposal by Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen) to reduce disaster grant delays, and revisions to U.S. Treasury regulations on tax-exempt bonds related to “private use” that limit long-dated contracts with customers; LPPC notes permitting, public processes, construction, and supply-chain timelines constrain how fast utilities can build.
• Oct 6, 2025 · Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

  Tip of the Iceberg: Understanding the Full Depth of Big Tech’s Contribution to US Innovation and Competitiveness

  The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) argues that U.S. “big tech” firms (Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft) provide critical R&D, infrastructure, and national-security spillovers that policymakers must account for when designing regulation or antitrust policy.

  • Main announcement / action: ITIF presents an analysis claiming the five largest U.S. tech firms invested $227 billion in R&D in 2024 and over $250 billion in capital expenditures in 2024, financing frontier projects (AI, quantum, semiconductors), strategic infrastructure (hyperscale data centers, subsea cables), and long-term energy deals (e.g., Alphabet–Kairos Power agreement to deliver six or seven SMRs between 2030–2035; Amazon anchored a $500 million investment round in X-energy; Amazon committed $150 billion to data center expansion over 15 years). These are presented as concrete, long-horizon commitments that create private demand signals for nuclear and other clean-energy technologies and underpin U.S. competitiveness vs. China.
  • Background and other details: The report documents open-research spillovers (AlphaFold, GraphCast, TensorFlow/PyTorch), startup and talent ecosystem links (acquisitions like YouTube/Android; AWS/Google/Microsoft startup programs and cloud credits), and defense ties (cloud contracts such as JWCC up to $9B to 2028, Microsoft IVAS $22B program). It cites third-party estimates and examples with timelines and dollar figures and urges regulators to include these quantified spillovers in cost-benefit analyses rather than only tallying harms.
• Sep 26, 2025

  United States $572 Billion Alternative Investment Manager Ares Management Corporation to Raise $8 Billion for New Data Centre Fund 

  Ares Management Corporation plans to raise a new data centre fund and has recently closed a Japan-focused vehicle.

  • Main announcement: Ares is planning to raise $8 billion for a new data centre fund (announced 26 Sept). Separately, on 11 June 2025 Ares announced the final close of Japan DC Partners I LP (JDC I) with ~US$2.4 billion (¥350 billion) in equity commitments; CPP Investments committed ~US$1.3 billion (¥193 billion) and GLP is a named institutional investor. JDC I will develop three data centre campuses in Greater Tokyo expected to deliver nearly 240MW of IT load, incorporating renewable-enabled power sourcing and water-efficient cooling systems.
  • Background & related details: Ares’ asset figures vary by date in the article (examples: $572B / $546B / $525B AUM in different datelines). The firm’s Ares Private Markets Fund (APMF) reached $3 billion AUM (as of March 31, 2025) and is distributed via Ares Wealth Management Solutions (about 150 professionals). Ares acquired GCP International (closed March 1, 2025) and integrated Ada Infrastructure to operate JDC I campuses.
• Jul 25, 2025 · dClimate

  Catastrophe Bond Market On Track to Surpass $20B | Data ReFined #58

  This newsletter edition from dClimate provides a comprehensive update on climate risk management, voluntary carbon markets, and climate intelligence.

  • Catastrophe bond issuance is on track to surpass $20 billion in 2025, with $17.8 billion already issued, highlighting growing financial mechanisms for climate resilience.
  • Reports cover physical climate risks to data centers globally, natural catastrophe economic losses estimated at $151 billion in H1 2025, and evolving voluntary carbon market compliance standards, alongside new high-resolution climate data availability from NASA and Land & Carbon Lab.
• Jul 19, 2025

  United States $546 Billion Alternative Investment Manager Ares Management Corporation to Launch 2nd Sports, Media & Entertainment Finance Fund, Launched Inaugural Ares Sports, Media & Entertainment Finance Fund in 2020 & Raised $3.7 Billion ($2.2 Billion in Equity) Investing in Senior Debt, Junior Debt, Preferred Equity & Minority Equity, Investments Include in Atlético de Madrid, San Diego Padres, McLaren Racing & Inter Miami CF

  Ares Management Corporation has announced the launch of several major investment funds, including a 2nd Sports, Media & Entertainment Finance Fund, a $2.4 billion Japan data center development fund, and the growth of its Ares Private Markets Fund to $3 billion AUM.

  • Ares launched a $2.4 billion Japan data center fund (Ares Japan DC Partners I LP) in June 2025, with $1.3 billion invested by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and participation from Singapore-based GLP. The fund will develop three data center campuses in Greater Tokyo, delivering nearly 240MW of IT load, with a focus on sustainability standards and AI/cloud computing demand.
  • Ares Private Markets Fund reached $3 billion AUM in May 2025 after three years, investing in private equity fund stakes mainly in North America and Europe, distributed via Ares Wealth Management Solutions with 150 professionals worldwide. The inaugural Ares Sports, Media & Entertainment Finance Fund (2020) raised $3.7 billion ($2.2 billion equity) and invested in entities such as Atlético de Madrid, San Diego Padres, McLaren Racing, and Inter Miami CF.
• Jun 25, 2025

  Our Investment in Exowatt

  MCJ has announced its participation in Exowatt’s Series A round led by Felicis, joining co-investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Atomic, 8090 Industries, Starwood Capital, Thrive Capital, MVP Ventures, GOAT VC, and StepStone Group (article dated Jun 25, 2025).

  • Series A participation & commercial status: MCJ joined Exowatt’s Series A (led by Felicis) as a co-investor; Exowatt reports a demand backlog of more than hundreds of GWh and commercial deployments underway, selling a factory-built modular unit (Exowatt P3) deployable off-grid to AI data centers and industrial facilities.
  • Technology, economics, and materials: Exowatt’s flagship P3 uses Fresnel lenses to concentrate sunlight into heat stored in proprietary solid-state thermal batteries, driving an air-based engine to generate electricity up to 24 hours a day; the company claims a competitive LCOE of 4 cents/kWh, and emphasizes U.S.-sourced materials (silicon composites, steel, glass) with no lithium or rare earths.
• May 15, 2025

  ‘Rogue’ communication devices found on Chinese-made power inverters

• Apr 25, 2025

  Planet TV Studios’ 'New Frontiers' Spotlights Companies Shaping Their Industries - Airing April 26, 2025 on Bloomberg TV - The content in the episode is a Planet TV Studios Original & it is brought to you by & sponsored by Planet TV Studios

  Planet TV Studios presents its documentary series episode “New Frontiers” focusing on companies driving impactful innovation in sustainability, healthcare, and infrastructure.

  • Hollobus Technologies pioneers sustainable data centers with liquid-cooling systems and on-site renewable energy reducing energy and carbon footprint.
  • Mirion Technologies enhances safety in medical imaging and radiation use with advanced monitoring and shielding products.
  • MonDak Portables, LLC offers eco-friendly portable infrastructure with rapid deployment for disaster relief incorporating sustainable waste management.
  • NeOnc Technologies Holdings, Inc. innovates brain cancer treatment with intranasal drug delivery bypassing blood-brain barrier, utilizing NEO100 nasal spray.
  • The episode aired on April 26, 2025, on Bloomberg TV and is available on multiple streaming platforms.

  This episode underscores practical and sustainable technological advances influencing health, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure.

• Apr 24, 2025

  Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce significant arrangement for gas turbines and associated equipment

  Duke Energy forms a significant partnership with GE Vernova for natural gas turbines.

  • Agreement to procure up to 11 American-produced GE Vernova 7HA gas turbines aligned with Duke Energy’s integrated resource plans.
  • Partnership addresses growing energy demands driven by advanced manufacturing, data centers, and population growth.
  • GE Vernova’s Greenville, S.C. facility expansion supports historic demand with nearly $600 million investment, including $300 million in Gas Power business.
  • Investments include manufacturing process modernization, supplier capacity increase, and creation of over 1,500 U.S. jobs.
  • New gas turbine assets to leverage Duke Energy’s existing infrastructure, lowering costs and speeding market delivery.
    This partnership solidifies supply and capacity for Duke Energy to support future energy growth and modernization needs.
• Apr 24, 2025

  Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce significant arrangement for gas turbines and associated equipment

  Duke Energy and GE Vernova announce a significant partnership for natural gas turbines and associated equipment.

  • Partnership includes a plan to procure up to 11 American-produced GE Vernova 7HA gas turbines aligned with Duke Energy’s integrated resource plans.
  • Builds on eight previously secured 7HA turbines, aimed at meeting growing energy demand from manufacturing, data centers, and population growth.
  • GE Vernova’s Greenville, SC facility expanded with nearly $600 million U.S. manufacturing investment, including $300 million in Gas Power business, creating more than 1,500 jobs.
  • The arrangement utilizes Duke Energy’s existing infrastructure to reduce costs and accelerate deployment.
    The agreement highlights tangible progress in Duke Energy’s strategy for reliable energy and economic growth support.