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Massachusetts · Construction & power moves · 1
full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across Massachusetts — each traced to primary filings.
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Top JUST IN — Massachusetts
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Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) Update: Incorporating Massachusetts Hub Electricity Futures into Day-Ahead Ancillary Services (DAAS) Forecasted Real-Time Energy Prices
Source: ISO New England Inc. · Jul 22, 2026ISO New England Inc. says it has “recently filed a targeted set of changes to the DA A/S market including adjustments to Forecast Energy Requirement Demand Quantity (FER DQ) and the introduction of a strike price floor,” and that these changes “are intended to address inefficiencies in the DA A/S market identified by the IMM.” The memo also says ISO-NE is “planning to use Massachusetts Hub day-ahead energy futures prices from Intercontinental Exchange” to update its real-time price forecasts, a technical market-design change in Massachusetts.
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Abeyance Request and Section 205 Filing: New England Large and Co-Located Loads Show Cause Order (EL26-72)
Source: ISO New England · Jul 16, 2026ISO New England says FERC opened a Section 206 proceeding and preliminarily found ISO-NE’s tariff “unjust, unreasonable, or unduly discriminatory or preferential due to a lack of large and co-located load integration provisions.” ISO-NE and the PTOs plan to seek a 90-day abeyance by August 3, 2026, which would let them file Section 205 tariff changes on November 16, 2026 to address FERC’s five reform categories, including cost transparency, co-location rules, flexible load service, and generation studies.
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ISO-NE System Forecasting Public Webinar – 2026 CELT Overview
Source: ISO New England · Jun 24, 2026ISO New England’s June 24, 2026 public webinar on the 2026 CELT report says large loads, including data centers, are now part of its demand modeling: it added a “large loads forecast,” notes “Data Centers,” and says “Only a few projects in formal study (<300 MW).” ISO-NE also says the near-term impact is “Minimal” before 2027-2028, with a longer-term “~110–130 MW impact to peak demand by 2030s–2040s.”
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Consumer Liaison Group Meeting Summary
Source: ISO New England · Jun 02, 2026ISO New England’s June 2, 2026 Consumer Liaison Group meeting summary says the 2026 CELT forecast now includes “new methodologies to forecast the growth in load driven by data centers,” while noting that “near-term impacts remain relatively modest” and that there is “uncertainty” about future projects (ISO New England). The summary also highlights large-load risks including “infrastructure constraints,” “timing mismatches between load growth and system upgrades,” and “increased reliance on pipeline infrastructure,” and says data-center costs should be borne “primarily by those facilities rather than existing ratepayers” (ISO New England).
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Recent Massachusetts data center news
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Addressing Data Center Growth Constraints Key to U.S. Innovation, Leadership in AI
The article discusses the growing demand for data centers driven by AI, highlighting that U.S. data centers will account for 6.6% of electricity consumption by 2028. Key limitations for growth include chip supply, tariffs, and electricity reliability. The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act aims to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing which won’t operationalize until 2028-2029. Hyperscalers are exploring power models to manage the increasing energy needs, with a shift towards renewable sources for cooling and power supply.
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Homer City Redevelopment and Kiewit announce country’s largest natural gas-powered data center campus to support AI and HPC demand
Homer City Redevelopment (HCR) and Kiewit Power Constructors Co. announced the transformation of the former Homer City Generating Station into a natural gas-powered data center campus spanning over 3,200 acres. This facility, projected to generate up to 4.5 GW of energy via seven GE Vernova turbines, represents the largest capital investment in Pennsylvania’s history. The first turbine deliveries are anticipated to commence in 2026, aiming to support the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC).
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Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing on AI Data Centers’ Impacts on Electricity
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a hearing on April 24, 2025, to evaluate the impact of AI data centers on the state’s electricity infrastructure and economy. PUC Chairperson Stephen DeFrank emphasized the need to protect consumers while facilitating economic growth and technological advancement. The commission will investigate two major data center projects: Constellation Energy’s $1.6 billion restart of its nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island to provide carbon-free electricity for Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services’ $650 million data center purchase near a nuclear plant that will consume energy equivalent to 900,000 homes.
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Schneider Electric, NVIDIA, ETAP collaboration set to advance data center efficiency, operations
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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.