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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across North Carolina — updated daily.
Recent North Carolina data center news
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NV Energy seeks new tariff to supply Google with 24/7 power from Fervo geothermal plant
NV Energy collaborates with Google to provide 24/7 power from Fervo geothermal plant. Google’s proposed tariff aims to bridge the financial gap for renewable energy deployment. Golin emphasizes the benefits for both Google and NV Energy in accelerating renewable energy commercialization, leading to potential replication in other states with Duke Energy and other tech companies.
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Data centers boom again, boost construction planning
The Dodge data indicates an increase in data center planning, countering a two-month decline. Construction companies are emphasizing data center projects in earnings calls. Growth in office and hotel construction is slow; education and healthcare planning declined due to uncertain interest rates. Interest rate cuts may stimulate nonresidential project growth.
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Duke Energy proposes new South Carolina gas plant to meet load growth, but groups question projections
Duke Energy has proposed a new gas plant in South Carolina to meet the state’s growing energy demand. The company expects a significant increase in load growth due to the booming population and economy in the region. However, some groups question the load growth projections and criticize the reliance on natural gas, calling for more focus on renewable energy sources like offshore wind. Duke’s updated plan includes the addition of advanced nuclear, solar, and storage projects. The decision on the plan will be made by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina in November.
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Meta selects DPR for $1B Arizona data center
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has selected DPR Construction to build its $1 billion data center in Mesa, Arizona. The project is a greenfield development encompassing over 2.5 million square feet of space. Once completed in 2026, the Mesa data center will be one of the most advanced and energy-efficient in the world, using 100% renewable energy. DPR has previously delivered data centers for Meta in Oregon, North Carolina, and Sweden. The Phoenix region has seen a project boom in manufacturing and data center construction, including a $600 million Google data center. Demand for data center construction in the US remains strong, with activity increasing by 25% year-over-year in the first half of 2023.