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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Oregon — updated daily.
Recent Oregon 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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Los centros de datos de Meta obtendrán energía de un proyecto solar de 321 MW en Texas
Avangrid, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, has launched its True North solar project in Texas, which has a capacity of 321 MW and spans 771 acres in Falls County. The project, constructed with an investment of $369 million, will support Meta’s data center operations in Texas and is expected to contribute over $40 million in property taxes over its lifetime. The project has already created approximately 300 construction jobs and will help increase the renewable energy capacity in the region.
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Los centros de datos de Meta obtendrán energía de un proyecto solar de 321 MW en Texas
Avangrid, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, announced the operation of its largest solar project, True North, in Texas. The 321 MW solar project spans 771 acres in Falls County and will support Meta’s data center operations in Texas. The project represents an investment of $369 million and is expected to contribute over $40 million in property taxes over its lifetime. True North is the seventh project by Avangrid in Texas, contributing to nearly 1.6 GW of combined capacity. Avangrid has over $2 billion of direct investment in Texas and created around 300 jobs during peak construction.
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Meta’s data centers to procure energy from 321 MW solar project in Texas
Avangrid, part of the Iberdrola Group, announced the operational launch of the 321 MW True North solar project in Falls County, Texas. This project occupies 1,907 acres and supports Meta’s data center operations. The commercial operation began in the first quarter of 2025, earlier than expected. Avangrid invested $369 million in this project, which is expected to generate over $40 million in property taxes over its lifespan.
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https://cleanpower.org/wp-content/uploads/gateway/2025/03/US_National_Power_Demand_Study_2025_FINAL.pdf
US-based American Clean Power Association, along with several other organizations including the American Petroleum Institute, Alliance to Save Energy, Clean Energy Buyers Association, Nuclear Energy Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, commissioned a study by S&P Global Commodity Insights. The study, titled ‘US National Power Demand Study’, was released on March 7, 2025. It projects a significant growth in electricity demand in the US, driven by manufacturing, data centers, and the electrification of heating and transportation. The study highlights the need for substantial additions to the energy supply, including 60 to 100 GW of gas and over 900 GW of renewables and batteries by 2040. It also emphasizes the importance of energy efficiency and clean firm technologies like advanced nuclear and geothermal in maintaining grid reliability and reducing carbon emissions. The study identifies challenges such as outdated interconnection processes, local opposition, and supply chain constraints, and suggests policy reforms to address these issues. The report also notes that wholesale power prices could be around 20% higher in the short term due to higher gas prices and increased demand.
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Inside the US Data Center Boom: What’s powering the next tech revolution?
US-based tech companies are experiencing a surge in data center demand driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative technologies. With data centers expected to triple their share of US power consumption by 2030, firms like Amazon and Microsoft are facing regulatory uncertainties that could impact their infrastructure projects. The anticipated electricity demand from US data centers could reach between 248 TWh and 606 TWh by 2030, necessitating significant new power supply investments equivalent to energizing numerous gas and renewable sources.
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Renewable energy could meet the intense appetites of AI data centers. But Entergy is looking to fossil fuels.
US-based Entergy Corp. proposed to build a $10 billion AI data center in north Louisiana, which would require energy equivalent to a third of all Louisiana households. The project promises to create 300 to 500 jobs with high salaries but is criticized for increasing dependence on fossil fuels, as most of its energy would come from new gas-fired generators. Meta, the owner of Facebook, pledges to purchase 1,500 megawatts of solar power to offset some emissions but faces criticism from environmental groups that advocate for more renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuel projects.
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Data center supply, construction surged in 2024 amid AI boom
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The SMR Gamble: Betting on Nuclear to Fuel the Data Center Boom
US-based tech giants including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services have committed significant investments to advance nuclear power as a solution to their growing energy demands from AI-driven data centers. Microsoft and Constellation Energy invested $1.6 billion to restart the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, targeting a 2028 reopening. Additionally, Google signed an agreement with Kairos Power to develop a 500-MW fleet of small modular reactors by 2035. Amazon announced plans to back multiple SMR projects totaling 5 GW in energy capacity, indicating a strong industry push towards nuclear solutions to meet sustainability targets.
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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.