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Data center, crypto operations in 10 states drive all US commercial power sales growth since 2019: EIA
Data centers in 10 states led 1% growth in US commercial electricity sales since 2019, per the EIA. Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, and Arizona saw significant demand growth, while North Dakota had the highest at 37%. The agency predicts a 3% increase in 2022 sales, influenced by large-scale computing facilities and crypto operations.
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US HVAC leaders see Q1 sales growth, production hurdles
Major U.S. HVAC manufacturers, including Johnson Controls, Carrier, Lennox, and Trane Technologies, are experiencing challenges and growth opportunities. Johnson Controls is exploring the sale of its HVAC assets, attracting interest from firms like Robert Bosch GmbH. Carrier and Lennox saw mixed Q1 results, while Trane Technologies reported robust performance, especially in commercial HVAC.
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AEP faces 15 GW of new load, driven by Amazon, Google, other data centers: interim CEO Fowke
AEP anticipates 15 GW of new load from data centers like Amazon Web Services and Google, reflecting a growing demand for electricity. Interim CEO Fowke suggests developing new tariffs to support this growth. AEP plans significant capital investments to enhance grid resiliency and manage the anticipated load growth, which could necessitate additional generation and transmission.