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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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US nuclear industry needs further policy, regulatory advances: NCEW panel
US nuclear industry needs more policy and regulatory support to speed up reactor deployment.
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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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Computer engineers at ORNL pioneer approaches to energy efficient supercomputing
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With load growth and fear of rising utility bills, are low-income customers protected?
Rising data center demand threatens low-income customers with higher energy bills, requiring protective measures.
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Data center vacancy rate hits record low in H1 2024 as power supply challenges persist: CBRE
In H1 2024, data center supply rose but vacancy rates hit record lows due to power supply challenges, reports CBRE. Atlanta led a 26% pricing increase. Significant activity boosts were seen in Austin, San Antonio, and tertiary markets like Mt. Pleasant, Boise, and Cheyenne. Rental rates forecast to rise amid ongoing demand.
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Data center vacancy rate hits record low in H1 2024 as power supply challenges persist
In H1 2024, data center vacancy rates hit record lows due to power supply challenges and longer electrical infrastructure lead times, per CBRE. Atlanta’s under-construction activity rose 76%, leading primary markets. Rental rates are expected to climb. Hyperscale data development is notable in tertiary markets like Mt. Pleasant, Wisconsin; Boise, Idaho; and Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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How data centers are being used to bypass clean energy goals
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm attended the Plant Vogtle ribbon cutting in Georgia, celebrating it as the largest clean energy facility amidst discontent over its $36 billion cost and budget overruns. Despite this, Georgia Power received approval to build new gas and coal plants to meet data center demands, sparking protests from Microsoft and the Department of Defense. Recommendations include performance-based regulation to shift incentives towards cleaner energy solutions.
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It’s time to stop fretting about load growth and get serious about demand-side solutions
Georgia Power’s 2023 plan predicts significant near-term load growth, prompting proposals for natural gas plants and modest demand response. Microsoft challenges these forecasts. Nationwide, data centers and electrification drive demand increases, but fossil-fuel solutions conflict with net-zero goals. Experts like Alison Silverstein advocate for demand-side approaches, highlighting their cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
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EIA prepares for second attempt to survey bitcoin miners about electricity consumption
The EIA is planning a new survey on bitcoin miners’ electricity consumption following industry feedback. Concerns over data use were raised by Tom Mapes of the Digital Energy Council and Margot Paez, a researcher at Georgia Tech. Lee Bratcher from the Texas Blockchain Council supports industry transparency for demonstrating benefits like grid stabilization and renewable energy incentives. The sector holds potential for grid services and demand response, with crypto’s energy use issues needing further study.
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Microsoft plows $3.3B into data center at former Foxconn site
Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in a data center at a former Foxconn site in Mount Pleasant. The project aims to create 2,300 jobs by 2025. To address power constraints, Microsoft is partnering with National Grid Renewables to build a 250-megawatt solar project in Wisconsin. The data center will utilize a closed-loop cooling system to recycle water, addressing environmental concerns. Builders and contractors like MasTec and Jacobs Solutions are eyeing opportunities in this expanding sector.