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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Massachusetts — updated daily.
Recent Massachusetts data center news
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🌎 CERAWeek 2025: More power, more problems #237
CERAWeek 2025, dubbed the ‘Super Bowl of Energy’, took place in Houston and emphasized the pressing need for energy solutions amidst AI demands. Key discussions highlighted $40m in specialty chemicals funding, $28m in air carbon capture, and $28m in grid power storage. Secretary Chris Wright criticized previous green policies, pushing for gas, nuclear, and geothermal solutions instead. Industry leaders are advocating for an ‘all of the above’ approach to meet energy demands despite existing supply chain challenges and policy uncertainties.
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FuelCell Energy Participates in Innovation Agora as Part of Annual CERAWeek Conference
The United States-based FuelCell Energy, Inc. participated in the Innovation Agora at the 2025 CERAWeek Conference in Houston, Texas. Kent McCord, the senior product manager for solid oxide fuel cell and electrolyzer products, presented on FuelCell Energy’s low-carbon power and hydrogen solutions. The company discussed their recent achievements in solid oxide electrolyzer technology and ongoing projects, including a joint development agreement with Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd for hydrogen systems across Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. This engagement emphasized FuelCell Energy’s commitment to innovative solutions in energy and climate change.
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Peter Kyle’s speech at the techUK Conference 2025
The UK government, through Guy’s Hospital and innovative firms Apian and Wing, has initiated a drone delivery service for blood samples. This initiative aims to deliver samples for high-risk patients, reducing delivery time from 30 minutes to just 2 minutes. The project has been enabled by the Civil Aviation Authority’s trial extension, aiming to streamline the delivery system to save lives in the face of regulatory challenges. The government is also investing in related technologies under the ‘Invest 2035’ strategy to enhance the health and tech sectors.
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🌎 Gas turbine gridlock #236
Engie recently pulled out of two gas plants in Texas, Perseus and Spenser, due to procurement delays. The White House’s energy abundance agenda and rising electricity demand from data centers highlight the role of natural gas. However, gas turbine manufacturers are facing severe delays, with delivery backlogs extending to 2029. As a result, the gas plant projects are threatened, prompting developers to plan equipment acquisition well into the future.
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GE Vernova and AWS expand collaboration to address accelerating global energy demand through strategic framework agreement
US-based GE Vernova and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a strategic framework agreement to support AWS’s data center scaling and address global energy demand. GE Vernova will provide electrification systems and collaborate on renewable energy projects, including onshore wind development. AWS will support GE Vernova’s cloud migration and digital innovation, leveraging AI and HPC technologies. The collaboration aims to decarbonize electric power systems and enhance grid security and reliability.
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A Business-Like Approach to Power Generation
US-based Payless Power is focusing on providing reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable power solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) enterprises, responding to increased demand for on-site power generation. C&I entities are increasingly adopting renewable energy technologies like solar and combined heat and power systems to enhance resilience against utility disruptions. Notably, AtmosZero has developed a steam generating heat pump aimed at decarbonizing industrial steam, exemplified by its installation at New Belgium Brewing. Furthermore, Vicinity Energy has launched eSteam, a carbon-free thermal energy solution, marking a significant step toward sustainability in urban energy management. Companies aim to achieve decarbonization goals while managing resources efficiently.
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Hut 8 Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
US-based Hut 8 Corp. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, marking a net income of $331.4 million on revenues of $162.4 million. The company has optimized its operations and secured a 12,300 megawatt development pipeline, with 2,800 megawatts under exclusivity as of December 31, 2024. They successfully reduced energy costs per megawatt-hour by 30% compared to the previous year’s fourth quarter, demonstrating a commitment to improving operational efficiency in energy-intensive industries.
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Schneider debuts data center and microgrid labs at R&D hub
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It's time to GETs going... on transmission!
Oregon has enacted legislation mandating a transition to 80% clean electricity by 2030 and 100% by 2040. This shift is predominantly facilitated by Portland General Electric and Pacific Power, which delivered over half of their electricity from fossil fuels in 2021. As demand surges, driven by AI and electrification, upgrading transmission capacity through Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) becomes pivotal. The Oregon Legislature has an opportunity to advance this transition with proposed legislation, HB 3336.
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CBRE facilities management revenue surges over 16% in Q4 2024