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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Pennsylvania — updated daily.
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Recent Pennsylvania data center news
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Energy Transfer Will Provide Natural Gas to Texas Data Center Project
Texas-based Energy Transfer has entered into a long-term agreement with Colorado-based CloudBurst Data Centers to supply up to 450,000 MMBtu per day of natural gas for a data center development in Texas. This supply is projected to generate approximately 1.2 GW of electric power for at least ten years. The deal marks Energy Transfer’s first commercial arrangement to directly supply natural gas to a data center, reflecting the rising demand for natural gas in the energy-intensive data center sector.
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Four Energy Trends to Watch for in 2025
In 2025, the energy sector witnesses advancements in four major trends: the reemergence of nuclear power, electrified infrastructure, the energy-water nexus, and building resilient power systems. The United States is actively developing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to provide safe and reliable energy sources, with companies like Dominion Energy, X-energy, and Amazon collaborating in this space. Notably, the European Union has mandated that ships connect to shore power by 2030, which could significantly lower emissions. Furthermore, ongoing assessments by the U.S. Department of Energy emphasize managing the relationship between energy production and water resources. The IEEE SA is enhancing standards for energy management and storage systems to improve grid resiliency, showcasing the industry’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
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Press Release Archives - Closed Loop Partners
US-based Capricorn Investment Group made a strategic investment in Closed Loop Partners to enhance capital deployment in circular supply chains and waste reduction solutions. This investment strengthens Closed Loop Capital Management’s position in accelerating the transition to a circular economy.
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Battery for ESS Market to Grow by USD 22.18 Billion by 2029, Changing Energy Mix from Fossil Fuels to Renewables Boosts Market, Report on AI Impact on Trends - Technavio
The global battery for energy storage systems (ESS) market is projected to grow by USD 22.18 billion from 2025-2029, spurred by a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Key players like ABB Ltd. and Tesla Inc. are heavily investing in technologies like lithium-ion and flow batteries to enhance grid modernizations and energy storage solutions. This growth is essential for improving energy reliability and supporting increased adoption of microgrids across various regions, especially in APAC, which contributes 41% of the market share.
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Going Nuclear: Why AI Will Lead the Next Energy Transition
US-based companies are investing heavily in nuclear energy to meet the increasing energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI). As Big Tech firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google seek sustainable energy solutions for their data centers and operations, nuclear energy is being positioned as a viable option. The Biden administration’s executive order emphasizes the need for scalable energy production focused on AI development, highlighting the critical intersection between technological advancement and environmental sustainability.
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The IEA’s Electricity 2025 report forecasts strong growth in global electricity demand, driven by industrial production, air conditioning, and electrification. Renewables are set to meet most of the demand growth, with significant contributions from solar and wind. The report highlights the need for system flexibility and the role of coal and gas in providing it.
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DeepSeek claims to have cured AI’s environmental headache. The Jevons paradox suggests it might make things worse
DeepSeek, a Chinese startup, claims to have developed an AI model that rivals US competitors in performance while significantly reducing costs and carbon footprint. The company states it spent just $6 million on hardware for its R1 model, compared to over $60 million for Meta’s Llama model, representing a substantial reduction in resource consumption. This innovation comes amid concerns about the AI industry’s massive energy consumption, with predictions that AI could account for over 20% of US electricity by 2030. Tech giants like Microsoft and Google are currently investing heavily in renewable energy sources to meet their energy demands, yet Google’s emissions have surged by 48% despite its aim to become carbon neutral by 2030.
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GE gas turbines to be rapidly deployed for onsite data centre power
US-based GE Vernova and Chevron have partnered with Engine No. 1 to establish a new company focused on delivering up to 4GW of reliable power to US data centres. The initial projects, referred to as “power foundries,” will utilize seven GE Vernova 7HA natural gas-fired turbines, aiming for operation by the end of 2027. These projects will initially not use the existing transmission grid but may later be integrated with it to supply surplus electricity.
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Generator, advanced nuclear stocks reel as low-cost DeepSeek chills AI load growth outlook
US-based Vistra Corp, Talen Energy, and Constellation Energy suffered steep declines in their stock values amid a market selloff and emerging concerns over energy demand from AI development. Advanced nuclear firms Oklo and NuScale have had impressive gains recently but also faced drops in stock value. Constellation is set to reopen the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant as part of a long-term agreement with Microsoft, while Amazon Web Services has engaged with Talen over a data center project.
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Bill Gates’ TerraPower Has Deal to Use Nuclear Power for Data Centers
US-based TerraPower, a nuclear energy company, announced a memorandum of understanding with Sabey Data Centers to deploy advanced nuclear reactors (Natrium plants) to power data centers in the Rocky Mountain region and Texas. The first Natrium plant, a 345-MW sodium-cooled fast reactor with energy storage, is expected to be online in 2030.