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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Iowa — updated daily.
Iowa · Construction & power moves · 2
full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across Iowa — each traced to primary filings.
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CAR Resource Accreditation Modeling IA – Directional Design Information
Source: ISO-NEISO-NE’s CAR-SA Resource Accreditation Modeling IA says the capacity auction reform has a proposed effective date of Q2 2027 and is still moving through final design, tariff review, amendments, and a FERC filing. The ISO says it is “providing an Impact Analysis (IA)” of the CAR proposal, and notes the proposed load-weighting approach would make net ICR “approximately 280 MW (MCap) lower” in winter under FirstLight’s approach.
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Recent Iowa data center news
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Landing a data center is worth the environmental tradeoffs, Illinois towns say
The proposed data center by Equinix, Inc., will occupy 340 acres in Minooka, Illinois, requiring 3 million gallons of water daily and 700 megawatts of electricity. This demand constitutes a significant portion of Minooka’s drinkable water allocation. Mayor Ric Offerman stated that the project could generate substantial tax revenue and jobs for the village. However, concerns persist regarding the environmental impact and the state’s commitment to ending fossil fuel use by 2045. Equinix is negotiating to finalize its plans, aiming to begin construction by 2026 and complete the site by 2034.
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Inside the US Data Center Boom: What’s powering the next tech revolution?
US-based tech companies are experiencing a surge in data center demand driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative technologies. With data centers expected to triple their share of US power consumption by 2030, firms like Amazon and Microsoft are facing regulatory uncertainties that could impact their infrastructure projects. The anticipated electricity demand from US data centers could reach between 248 TWh and 606 TWh by 2030, necessitating significant new power supply investments equivalent to energizing numerous gas and renewable sources.
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
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Apple to invest more than $500B in US manufacturing
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Black Hills Corp. Reports 2024 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results and Initiates 2025 Earnings Guidance | Black Hills Service Company, LLC
US-based Black Hills Corp. reported its 2024 financial results, highlighting a 4.3% growth in EPS to $3.91. The company increased its five-year capital forecast by 10% to $4.7 billion for 2025-2029, with $1.0 billion allocated for 2025. Significant investments include $350 million for the Ready Wyoming electric transmission expansion project and $118 million for system investments in Kansas Gas. The company also announced new annual revenues from rate reviews: $15 million for Iowa Gas, $25 million for Arkansas Gas, $20 million for Colorado Gas, and $14 million for Wyoming Gas. Black Hills Corp. continues to focus on regulatory and growth initiatives, with a strong commitment to infrastructure investment.
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Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch
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Un tercer trimestre récord para las instalaciones de energía limpia en Estados Unidos
US clean energy installations have reached a record in Q3 2024 with 10.2 GW of new capacity added, bringing the year-to-date total to 29.6 GW, an 86% increase from 2023. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) reports that utility-scale solar led with 6.3 GW installed in Q3, while energy storage added 3.5 GW. TotalEnergies’ Danish Fields Solar project in Texas, with 600 MW capacity and 150 MW/225 MWh battery storage, was the largest commissioned project. The US now has 294 GW of total clean energy capacity, serving approximately 72 million American homes.
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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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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan
Oracle plans a $10B data center expansion to compete with Google and Amazon. Supply chain issues slow down construction, while demand for data centers grows. Oracle claims to improve project delivery times. Ellison mentions enhancements in building speed. Google and Amazon have ongoing data center projects in various U.S. locations.
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Oracle unveils $10B data center expansion plan
Oracle is planning a $10 billion data center expansion to compete with Google and Amazon. Despite supply chain challenges, Oracle aims to build data centers more efficiently. CEO Ellison emphasized faster project delivery. Google and Amazon have initiated multiple data center projects across the U.S., facing similar construction hurdles.