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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Georgia — updated daily.
Recent Georgia data center news
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Why Your Electricity Bill Is So High
The NRDC article explains how rising electricity bills in the U.S. are driven by aging fossil fuel power plants, policy decisions favoring costly and inefficient energy sources, and the growing electricity demand from AI and data centers.
- Key facts: The Plant Vogtle nuclear project in Georgia cost $35 billion, $17 billion over budget, causing a 24% rate increase for customers; PJM grid delays in connecting 286 GW of renewables led to a 600% price increase affecting 67 million people; the Inflation Reduction Act had supported renewables but recent federal policies are rolling back incentives and promoting fossil fuels.
- Confirmed impacts: Electricity prices rose 13% nationally from 2022 to 2025; AI and data centers could consume 5-9% of U.S. electricity by 2030; repeal of clean energy incentives may increase household energy costs by up to $430 annually by 2035.
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Protected: Where the Power Flows: The Top 10 Hyperscale Data Centers by Load in North America — Powered by Enverus Instant Analyst™
Enverus has announced insights into the top 10 largest hyperscale data centers by load in North America, highlighting key locations and their energy consumption.
- Top data centers include Microsoft Azure, Meta, Vantage Data Centers, and Colocation America with loads ranging from 590 MW to 1,862 MW.
- Enverus offers tools like Instant Analyst™ and PRISM™ to accelerate data center siting by analyzing power demand, pricing, and land suitability, supporting faster and more informed infrastructure development.
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GE Vernova and Crusoe announce major 29-unit aeroderivative gas turbine deal to deliver power to AI data centers
GE Vernova Inc. announced a deal to deliver 29 LM2500XPRESS aeroderivative gas turbine units to Crusoe AI data centers, providing nearly 1GW of electricity to power AI infrastructure.
- The order includes 19 units booked in June 2025 and 10 units from December 2024, highlighting GE Vernova’s flexible and efficient power solutions for energy-intensive AI data centers.
- The LM2500XPRESS units offer rapid ramp-up capability, low emissions with SCR technology, and are engineered for fast installation with 95% factory assembly.
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Climate Change Solutions - July 15, 2025
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) recaps recent U.S. climate and energy policy developments, including new legislation, issue briefs, and upcoming events.
- Reconciliation package (P.L. 119-21) signed into law on July 4, 2025, ending or curtailing tax incentives for energy efficiency, renewables, and electric vehicles.
- Congressional committees advanced bills on algal bloom mitigation, precision agriculture, coastal data, and wildfire resilience; EESI published briefs on critical minerals, data center water use, and recapped 60 climate-related hearings from May-June 2025.
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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.
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Data Center REITs See Robust Demand Despite Power, Supply Constraints
The article discusses the robust demand in the U.S. data center sector driven mainly by AI and hyperscaler technology companies.
- Data center REITs benefit from unprecedented growth fueled by AI, cloud computing, 5G, and digital services, with hyperscalers driving record expansion.
- Power constraints present a key challenge, including securing long-term power access and transmission, with exploration of alternative power sources like gas plants and mothballed nuclear power plants.
- Liquid cooling technologies are becoming increasingly necessary to manage higher power densities in AI training and inferencing workloads.
- Major markets include Northern Virginia, Atlanta, Phoenix, Columbus (Ohio), West Texas, and Reno (Nevada), with international revenue significant, especially in Asia.
- The Stargate Project involves a $500 billion investment to develop digital infrastructure; tariffs might affect construction cost and supply chains.
The article highlights opportunities and challenges ahead for REITs in the data center industry amid evolving AI demands and power supply issues, suggesting strategic expansion and financing approaches.
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Southern Telecom secures largest fiber deal in company history with hyperscale customer
Southern Telecom, a subsidiary of Southern Company, announced the signing of its largest fiber contract to date, a 300-mile fiber infrastructure project in Alabama and Georgia. The project connects a major data center in Montgomery, Alabama, to Birmingham and Atlanta, Georgia, with the deployment of high fiber count cables to enhance network connectivity. The deal underscores Southern Telecom’s commitment to expanding its high-quality fiber network across the Southeast, which currently spans nearly 10,000 route miles across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.
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The AI infrastructure race hits a political reality check
The article discusses the growing demand for energy due to the rise of AI-driven data centers in the United States. Entergy has initiated a $10 billion deal to provide power for a new Meta AI data center in Louisiana, despite facing backlash from environmental groups. Communities are questioning the sustainability of such projects as they demand significant land, water, and electricity, leading to concerns about environmental impact. The piece also highlights the tension between tech firms and local utilities regarding energy consumption and infrastructure adequacy.
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Shift to renewable energy runs into 'new era' of growth
The U.S. energy industry is witnessing a new era of growth due to a surge in electricity demand, primarily driven by the expansion of artificial intelligence and data centers. Industry experts have noted that this increased demand complicates the transition to renewable energy sources, particularly as the electrification of homes and businesses peaks. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has indicated that without significant infrastructure improvements, energy shortfalls may become a pressing issue, with over half of North America rated as high risk for shortages in the coming years.
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AI data center boom could boost renewables — with the right drivers in place