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Recent New York data center news

• Apr 11, 2026

  United States & Iran Agree 2-Week Ceasefire (7/4/26 to 20/4/26) on Condition Strait of Hormuz is Open (Mediated by Pakistan), United States President Donald Trump Says Iran Will Not Enrich Uranium, Iran GDP at $475 billion & Has 93 Million Population

  The United States and Iran agreed a two-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, conditional on the Strait of Hormuz being open.

  • Main announcement: The United States & Iran agreed a 2-week ceasefire (7/4/26 to 20/4/26)mediated by Pakistan, conditioned on the Strait of Hormuz being open; United States President Donald Trump is reported to have said Iran will not enrich uranium.
  • Background and related actions: The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)announced an additional $20 billion in a reinsurance program (bringing the total to $40 billion) for oil tankers & maritime traffic in the Iran-UAE-Oman Strait of Hormuz, provided by 7 insurers (Travelers, Liberty Mutual, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, CNA & Chubb); the article also reports drone attacks on UAE-based Amazon data centers (disrupting Emirates NBD, ADCB, Alaan, Hubpay), Goldman Sachs and Citigroup offices under police surveillance/remote work arrangements, WEF postponement (22–23 Apr 2026), F1 cancellations in Bahrain (10–12 Apr) and Saudi Arabia (17–19 Apr), UAE stock exchanges reopening on 4 Mar 2026, and UAE authorities covering hotel/meals for ~20,000 stranded travellers.
• Apr 9, 2026

  Goodman and DataBank partner on Vernon data center 

  DataBank Holdings and Goodman Group have formed a joint venture to market LAX2, a new 140,000‑square‑foot data center in Vernon, Los Angeles, scheduled to open in December and expand to 32MW by September 2027.

  • Joint venture & project details: The companies announced a JV to market LAX2 at 3094 East Vernon Avenue; the facility is 140,000 square feet, scheduled to open in December with an initial 6MW at launch, and will scale in phases to 32MW by September 2027. Goodman developed the project and acquired the site in 2023; DataBank will operate and market it and will complement its nearby LAX1 (18,000 sq ft, 2MW) site.
  • Background & financing: Goodman currently manages $12.4 billion of work in progress globally; DataBank recently received a $250 million equity infusion from New York‑based TJC LP and previously completed a $2 billion equity raise in 2024 (including $1.5 billion from AustralianSuper). The JV states both parties intend to expand the relationship into additional capacity‑constrained U.S. markets and LAX2 is part of DataBank’s national pipeline exceeding 850MW across multiple U.S. cities.
• Apr 9, 2026

  Turning Buildings into Energy Assets

  DaisyChain Energy, led by Co-founder and CEO Alex Blumberg, is deploying submetering and smart rate arbitrage to help commercial buildings reduce peak loads and act as grid-stabilizing assets.

  • Main announcement/action: DaisyChain combines submetering and smart rate arbitrage to track energy use at the circuit level and shift consumption to off-peak rates, producing immediate savings for commercial buildings while preparing sites for batteries, heat pumps, and other distributed energy resources. MCJ is an investor in DaisyChain; the company’s approach targets grid congestion and the problem of the grid being built for rare peak events.
  • Background and additional details: The article cites NERC warnings about growing power shortage risks and references global spending on grid upgrades (source: BCC Research). It notes rising demand from electrification and AI data centers and promotes related content: the DaisyChain conversation on the Inevitable podcast (linked to Spotify) and a related episode about Paces accelerating data center and renewable siting. Event details (as provided):
    • San Francisco Climate Week event: Date: not specified in article; Time: not specified; Location: San Francisco; Agenda/subject: New Mexico’s transformation as a hub for entrepreneurs and investments, featuring Rob Black (New Mexico Cabinet Secretary of Economic Development), Bruce Brown (Head of Strategic Climate Initiatives, New Mexico State Investment Council), Carrie Von Muench (Founding COO, Pacific Fusion), and Carl Hoiland (Co-Founder, Zanskar Geothermal).
• Apr 9, 2026

  NFPA’s comprehensive battery safety code nears finish line

  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is finalizing NFPA 800, a provisional, full-lifecycle battery safety standard expected to be published later this month following an expedited development process.

  • Main action: NFPA is proposing NFPA 800 as a provisional standard (valid for two years) after an expedited process; the NFPA Standards Council is expected to vote likely on April 14 or 15. The draft includes energy-level thresholds and maximum allowable quantities (MAQs) that vary by occupancy (examples: healthcare — 2 kWh threshold / 20 kWh MAQ; warehouses & closed parking — 20 kWh threshold / 600 kWh MAQ; open parking — 1,000 kWh MAQ).
  • Background and details: The standard aims to harmonize NFPA 855 with other codes and guidance into a single battery safety “road map” for manufacturing, transportation, operation/maintenance, emergency response, reuse/recycling, and disposal; if approved provisionally, NFPA 800 will immediately enter NFPA’s normal 3–5 year standards-development cycle. The process was fast-tracked (only the third expedited standard in NFPA’s 175-year history) to respond to urgent safety concerns following incidents such as the Moss Landing fire and recent jurisdictional code updates (e.g., New York City / FDNY guidance).
• Apr 7, 2026

  Renewable Energy Update 4.3.26

  Allen Matkins published a Renewable Energy Update summarizing recent renewable energy and data‑centre developments.

  • Main update: The newsletter highlights Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration proposing to end the Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program; Altus Power has completed and activated rooftop solar at the 1.1 million‑square‑foot Class‑A San Manuel Landing in San Bernardino; Dimension Energy secured $650 million to finance a 132 MW portfolio of community solar (25 projects) across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Illinois; Townsite Solar 2 LLC proposed a 150–170 MW high‑density AI data center campus co‑located with battery and solar on 88.5 acres of city‑owned land in Boulder, Nevada; and NYPA will help develop the 5 MW Hannacroix Solar project in Greene County, NY.
  • Background / other details: The update notes a petition by three environmental groups seeking rehearing of California’s NEM 3.0 rooftop solar rules; the DSGS program budget decision is tied to the state budget finalization by Aug. 31; Solarcycle signed an exclusive “recycling services” agreement with Prologis to recycle PV modules from Prologis’s >1 GW of rooftop solar capacity; and the EcoBlock project in Oakland retrofitted 15 properties with rooftop solar, heat pumps, and insulation.
• Apr 7, 2026

  United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to Provide Additional $20 Billion in Reinsurance Program to Total of $40 Billion for Oil Tankers & Maritime Traffic in Iran-UAE-Oman Strait of Hormuz (Sea Passage Between Persian Gulf to Open Ocean) Which is Bordered by Iran, UAE & Oman, 20% of Global Oil Consumption Deliveries Pass Through Strait of Hormuz, Additional $20 Billion Provided by 7 Insurers (Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, CNA & Chubb)

  The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced an additional reinsurance commitment for tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • DFC announcement: The DFC will provide an additional $20 billion in a reinsurance program, bringing the program to a total of $40 billion to cover oil tankers & maritime traffic in the Iran-UAE-Oman Strait of Hormuz; the additional $20 billion is provided by seven insurers: Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, CNA & Chubb. Key fact: approximately 20% of global oil consumption deliveries pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Background & related developments: Regional security incidents and disruptions prompted related actions — WEF postponed the Global Collaboration and Growth Meeting scheduled for 22–23 April 2026 in Saudi Arabia; Formula 1 cancelled the Bahrain (10–12 April 2026) and Saudi Arabia (17–19 April 2026) Grands Prix; reports of Iranian drone attacks on UAE-based Amazon data centers caused service disruptions to banks (Emirates NBD, ADCB) and payments platforms (Alaan, Hubpay).
• Apr 7, 2026 · Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

  Four Reasons New AI Data Centers Won’t Overwhelm the Electricity Grid

  Robin Gaster argues that the AI Data Center Moratorium Act introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is unnecessary and misunderstands the drivers of electricity prices.

  • Main point: The author contends the moratorium is unnecessary because electricity price increases are driven largely by fuel costs (especially natural gas), capacity/backup costs, and utility capex, and there are four practical pathways (slower buildout, demand management, bring-your-own-power/BYOP, and utility contract structures) to add data center load without raising rates. The piece explicitly rejects emergency federal action and frames the Sanders–Ocasio-Cortez bill as an inappropriate response.
  • Background and specifics:>240 GW of data center announcements (mostly planned to 2030) is cited but only ~1/3 being built; OpenAI plans $600 billion in data center investment by 2030 vs ~$20 billion in revenues; PJM capacity prices rose from ~$60/kWh (2024) to > $300/kWh (2025); typical permit timelines 6–18 months, design/construction 20–54 months, queue times in PJM up to 8 years; contractual protections noted include 15-year minimum contracts, ~85% minimum load guarantees, exit fees, and “hold harmless” guarantees used by some hyperscalers.
• Apr 6, 2026

  CM Wong urges Department of Buildings, FDNY to pause Middle Village BESS permits for pending safety and environmental review

  Council Member Phil Wong has asked the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) and the Fire Department (FDNY) to place a temporary hold on active permits for the proposed NineDot Energy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at 64-30 69th Pl., Middle Village, pending additional safety and environmental review.

  • Main action: Wong requested a temporary pause on active permits and called for a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (borings, groundwater wells, lab analysis) to better understand subsurface contamination after a 2022 Phase I ESA (333 pages) identified a Recognized Environmental Condition (REC); he also asked DOB/FDNY to coordinate with state and federal agencies (NYS DEC, U.S. EPA, NYC Office of Environmental Remediation, federal public health officials) for further oversight.
  • Background and specifics: The Phase I ESA cited historic metal manufacturing, contractor storage yard use, oil staining, drums, an abandoned aboveground storage tank, historical urban fill of unknown composition, and nearby leaking tanks and petroleum spills; a circulated petition opposing the project has received nearly 700 signatures; NineDot disputes the Phase I finding for this property and states their Phase I concluded no recognized environmental conditions and recommended no further action; DOB confirmed the BESS application is pending and not approved as of April 3.
• Apr 6, 2026

  5 surprising ways homeowners are fighting back against local polluters

  Multiple U.S. residents and community groups have launched legal actions and local opposition against polluters and data-center projects.

  • Class action & insurance impacts:Two homeowners in Washington state filed a class action lawsuit against Big Oil companies alleging decades of deception about fossil fuels and climate harms; the suit covers homeowners nationwide who purchased insurance after 2017 or plan to, and the article notes home insurance premiums in Washington rose more than 50% since 2019.
  • Local actions and project specifics:Dr. Tim Grosser (Kentucky) refused to sell land to “one of the largest AI companies in the world” for a data center; xAI’s Memphis facility reportedly consumes enough energy to power 100,000 homes and its methane turbines have increased smog by up to 60%; a limestone quarry in northern Alabama was ordered to temporarily cease operations over dust, light, and noise complaints; Zero Waste Ithaca (organized by Yayoi Koizumi) pursues local sustainability and has used the court system in some cases.
• Apr 6, 2026

  Why Internet Speed Matters More Than Ever

  Florida REALTORS published guidance explaining the importance of reliable internet for business operations.

  • Main message: The article advises real estate professionals that reliable internet is core business infrastructure, urging evaluation of latency, uptime guarantees, quality support, bandwidth, and recommending dedicated connections and fiber over DSL and cable for consistent performance.
  • Background and evidence: Cites research from Information Technology Intelligence Consulting noting a single hour of IT downtime can exceed $100,000, reported by 98% of organizations surveyed; article sourced from Fine Homes and Living Magazine (03/27/26) and published by Florida REALTORS (© 2026 Smithbucklin).