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Recent Louisiana data center news

• Jun 21, 2024

  MISO faces capacity shortfall next summer in northern, central regions, annual survey finds

  MISO faces a capacity shortfall in northern and central regions next summer, prompting immediate action to address new capacity needs. MISO CEO John Bear stresses collaboration with state regulators is essential. Reports suggest insufficient power supply levels, with risks from rapid power plant retirements. Upsides include potential for new capacity.

• May 22, 2024

  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.

• May 1, 2024

  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.