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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Oklahoma — updated daily.
Recent Oklahoma data center news
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Indiana Michigan Power Receives Order in Large Load Settlement
US-based Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) received an order from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regarding its large load tariff settlement filed in 2024. This settlement includes commitments from large load customers, such as data centers and industrial clients, to ensure their energy needs are met while also maintaining affordable rates for existing customers. The agreement reflects the energy demands stemming from significant investments in local data center projects by companies like Amazon Web Services and Google, totaling over $13 billion.
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Enel, Meta Announce PPA for Oklahoma Wind Farm
US-based Enel North America announced a new power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 115-MW portion of the Rockhaven wind farm located in Oklahoma. This marks the third PPA between Enel and Meta, building on their existing collaborations from previous wind farms in Nebraska and Illinois. Enel continues to expand its portfolio, executing over 100 PPAs representing more than 7.3 GW of contracted capacity to meet increasing corporate demand for renewable energy.
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Google-supported solar projects more than double Oklahoma solar capacity
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Leeward Renewable Energy announces over 700 MW of Oklahoma solar for Google
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Un tercer trimestre récord para las instalaciones de energía limpia en Estados Unidos
US clean energy installations have reached a record in Q3 2024 with 10.2 GW of new capacity added, bringing the year-to-date total to 29.6 GW, an 86% increase from 2023. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) reports that utility-scale solar led with 6.3 GW installed in Q3, while energy storage added 3.5 GW. TotalEnergies’ Danish Fields Solar project in Texas, with 600 MW capacity and 150 MW/225 MWh battery storage, was the largest commissioned project. The US now has 294 GW of total clean energy capacity, serving approximately 72 million American homes.
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Xcel Energy draws 6.7 GW of data center requests, including from Meta and Microsoft
Xcel Energy has received 6.7 GW in data center requests from Meta and Microsoft in Minnesota and QTS Realty Trust in Colorado. Xcel faces increased demand partly from tech companies and also from electric vehicles and industry electrification. The company plans to issue RFPs and enhance resource planning while managing wildfire mitigation efforts in various states.
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AEP data center and other commercial sales soar 12.4% in Q2
AEP’s Q2 commercial sales rose 12.4%, driven by data center demand. The company expects substantial growth, especially in Ohio and Texas. AEP purchased the 795-MW Green Country power plant in Oklahoma and plans to add 20.2 GW by 2033. Earnings dropped to $340.3 million, although operating earnings improved.
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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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AEP faces 15 GW of new load, driven by Amazon, Google, other data centers: interim CEO Fowke
AEP anticipates 15 GW of new load from data centers like Amazon Web Services and Google, reflecting a growing demand for electricity. Interim CEO Fowke suggests developing new tariffs to support this growth. AEP plans significant capital investments to enhance grid resiliency and manage the anticipated load growth, which could necessitate additional generation and transmission.
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AirX Climate Solutions to be acquired by PE firm interested in growth
AirX Climate Solutions, a company based in Oklahoma City, is being acquired by Gryphon Investors, with key management members reinvesting in the company. The acquisition aims to expand ACS’ presence in the HVAC market, with notable recent partnerships such as Brainbox AI-Trane Technologies, Modine-TMS Johnson, and Optimum Energy-Tignis.