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New York Data Center Intel
43 verified signals across 2 counties tracked daily.
New York · Construction & power moves · 4
full tracker →Land, power, and interconnection moves across New York — each traced to primary filings.
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| Clay | 0 | 1 |
| Dutchess County | 0 | 1 |
Top JUST IN — New York
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NYISO schedules votes on interconnection reforms and large-load show cause order (meeting notice)
Source: NYISO · Oct 19, 2026According to NYISO’s meeting notice for the week of October 19, 2026, the organization is advancing policy work that could affect large-load interconnection in New York, including an “Interconnection Agreement Reforms - Vote,” a “FERC Large Load Show Cause Order on Large and Co-Located Loads - Vote,” and a “NYTO FPA Section 205 Filing on Certain Large Load Interconnection and Service Matters.”
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NYISO says 100% emissions-free grid would require major buildout and higher costs; large-load demand reaches 2,567 MW by 2035
Source: NYISO · Oct 19, 2026NYISO said its planning materials include about 2,567 megawatts of new large-load demand by 2035 in the baseline, with higher-demand scenarios exceeding 4,000 megawatts, and noted that “New manufacturing facilities such as Micron’s planned semiconductor campus in Clay, NY, are part of that outlook.” NYISO also argued that a 100% emissions-free grid would require major new construction and far higher costs, including “approximately 30 gigawatts of front-of-the-meter solar, 14.9 gigawatts of land-based wind, 4.6 gigawatts of offshore wind, and 6.3 gigawatts of energy storage” in one 2035 high-demand scenario.
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NYISO lists Large Load FERC Show Cause Order and load SIS scopes in meeting agenda
Source: NYISO · Oct 13, 2026NYISO’s October 13, 2026 meeting notice shows a regulatory item on the agenda: “Large Load FERC Show Cause Order – Planning Integration Procedures,” which signals ongoing large-load interconnection policy discussion in New York. The same notice also lists multiple load SIS scopes, including “Q#1750 AI Tech Steel Site,” “Q#1753 New York State Dept of Health Lab,” “Q#1754 Kenwood Tech Center,” “Q#1755 Site Master Plan Expansion Phase I,” “Q#1758 GE Vernova 2690 Balltown Road High Yard Upgrade,” “Q#1759 Saratoga Expansion Project,” “Q#1762 Highwall Data Centre,” and “Q#1763 Patriot Forge.”
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NYISO meeting notice includes FERC large load show cause order tariff updates (Week of September 28, 2026)
Source: NYISONYISO’s week of September 28, 2026 meeting notice shows regulators and stakeholders discussing “FERC Large Load Show Cause Order – Planning Updates and Draft Tariff” and “FERC Large Load Show Cause Order – Market Design Tariff Updates,” indicating active regulatory and tariff changes affecting large-load interconnection in New York.
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NYISO says New York’s reliability margins are narrowing and statewide reliability need may emerge (no docket)
Source: NYISO · Oct 07, 2026According to NYISO, recent planning reports show that “reliability margins are narrowing, demand is increasing, and the types of resources that have long supported reliability are leaving the system,” leaving “a grid with less flexibility, excess capacity, and room for unexpected events.” NYISO also says “for the first time, the NYISO planning reports are expected to identify a reliability need with statewide implications.”
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Recent New York data center news
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Data center, crypto operations in 10 states drive all US commercial power sales growth since 2019: EIA
Data centers in 10 states led 1% growth in US commercial electricity sales since 2019, per the EIA. Virginia, Texas, South Carolina, and Arizona saw significant demand growth, while North Dakota had the highest at 37%. The agency predicts a 3% increase in 2022 sales, influenced by large-scale computing facilities and crypto operations.
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Commercial electricity demand grew fastest in states with rapid computing facility growth
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JLL taps Kristen Vosmaer to manage its Work Dynamics data center business
JLL focuses on its data center business with the acquisition of SKAE Power Solutions to enhance technical services. Peter Skae will lead the new division, reporting to Landek. Kristen Vosmaer, with 20+ years of experience, joins from GLP to manage teams and projects. JLL’s Work Dynamics team operates 252 sites globally.
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Schneider Electric, Capgemini unified energy management platform aims to boost efficiency
Schneider Electric and Capgemini have collaborated on an Energy Command Center to enhance energy efficiency. By combining clean electricity with digitized energy management technology, the platform aims to reduce consumption and meet sustainability goals. A prototype in India cut energy usage by 29% across Capgemini campuses. Schneider Electric introduced a battery energy storage system and integrated Mainspring Energy’s technology for on-site electricity generation. CEO Peter Herweck emphasized the importance of energy efficiency for a sustainable future.
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AI’s impact on facility operations and data center demand
Building operators and real estate managers utilize AI and data analytics for enhanced decision-making in facilities management and data center demand, as discussed at RETCON 2024 in New York. Experts like Josh Panknin from Columbia University caution the importance of data quality and structuring problems appropriately. Companies like Carr Properties and Empire State Realty Trust leverage AI for automating processes and improving decision-making. Demand for data center space rises due to AI growth, attracting investments from companies like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Google. Land and power scarcity drive up lease rates in key data center markets. Cybersecurity concerns regarding data storage are highlighted by experts like MaryJean Koontz.
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JLL to acquire data center design, engineering services firm SKAE
JLL has announced the acquisition of SKAE Power Solutions, a data center design and engineering services firm, in response to the rising demand for data storage driven by AI and IoT. Founded in 1998, SKAE offers technical services to various industries in the U.S., enhancing JLL’s ability to support clients’ data center solutions.
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Surging demand growth spurs openings for advanced nuclear, grid technologies: DOE’s Crane
The demand for electricity is surging due to data centers, leading to challenges in the power sector. Advanced nuclear technology and grid technologies are being considered solutions by David Crane, U.S. Department of Energy undersecretary. DOE is focusing on quick solutions to address the increased demand, and permitting reform is seen as crucial for zero-carbon energy sources.
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Oracle, Google and Meta lead data center construction surge
Data center construction surged in the second half of 2023, with companies like Oracle, Google, and Meta leading the way. Larry Ellison of Oracle emphasized improving construction efficiency. Meta chose Turner Construction for an $800 million data center in Indiana, while Microsoft’s $1 billion data center in Wisconsin is underway.
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States shouldn’t have to pay for transmission driven by other states’ policies: FERC’s Christie
Mark Christie, a FERC commissioner, opposes making states pay for transmission projects supporting other states’ energy policies. He highlights unfairness and potential litigation risks, urging voluntary consent for costs. NextEra Energy Transmission’s Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link project and Talen Energy’s Brandon Shores plant retirement are linked to state policies and face cost allocation challenges.
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Data center demand pushes organizations to secondary markets: JLL
Data center demand remains strong despite concerns. JLL reports preleased capacity for 2024, necessitating early IT planning. Northern Virginia and Phoenix drive primary market activity. Secondary markets offer cost-effective solutions. Generative AI’s power needs spur activity in New York and New Jersey. Colocation providers and hyperscalers enhance infrastructure for AI services.