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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Texas — updated daily.
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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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Tripling Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050: Maximizing a High-Energy Future for Data Centres, Refineries, Manufacturing, and Beyond
CERAWeek 2023 will see participation from the World Nuclear Association to discuss the significant role of nuclear energy in transitioning to a cleaner energy future. Over 10,000 delegates are expected, highlighting the growing interest in nuclear power as countries aim to triple their nuclear capacity by 2050. Recent projects in China have expanded the application of nuclear for district heating, while partnerships in the U.S. explore the deployment of nuclear technologies for data centers and industrial applications.
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Data center supply, construction surged in 2024 amid AI boom
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Forging sustainable steel and more: A talk with Nucor CEO Leon Topalian
US-based Nucor Steel has positioned itself as a leader in sustainable steel production by utilizing electric arc furnaces and recycling over 20 million metric tons of steel annually. The company announced a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and has partnered with ExxonMobil for a carbon capture and storage initiative that aims to significantly reduce the embedded carbon of its products. Nucor is also investing in advanced nuclear technologies and collaborating with tech giants like Google and Microsoft to explore new energy solutions.
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Data center demands spark reevaluation of energy generation sources
US-based Mitsubishi Power has discussed the rapidly growing demands of data centers on the electric grid during a recent webinar. They reported that electricity demands from data centers could double or triple by 2028, potentially requiring up to 120 GW of new generating capacity. The company is focusing on solutions that include gas turbines, hydrogen, batteries, and renewables to meet these new demands while striving for decarbonization. A hydrogen generation and storage facility in Delta, Utah, is expected to begin operations soon, contributing to cleaner energy solutions for the data center industry.
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Tariffs on Mexico could threaten Texas’s electricity reliability
The US government recently announced new tariffs on imports from Mexico, slated to take effect on March 4, 2025. These tariffs threaten to significantly impact Texas’s electricity reliability as they limit access to critical electrical components like transformers. Texas relies on Mexico for nearly half of its high-voltage transformer imports, and increased prices due to tariffs could lead to delayed infrastructure projects and raise costs for energy generation. This situation puts Texas on the brink of a power crisis, especially as it aims to double power generation by 2030 to meet rising demand.
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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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AI Boom Reshapes Power Landscape as Data Centers Drive Historic Demand Growth
US-based Enverus released its 2025 Global Energy Outlook, predicting that energy demand will rise dramatically due to the expansion of data centers, with a forecasted 1.2% increase in load for 2025. Moreover, the increase in installed residential solar is expected to contribute significantly to this load growth. Concurrently, Deloitte highlighted the urgent need for utilities to enhance grid efficiency and incorporate both reliable and clean power sources, as the demand from data centers continues to rise.
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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.
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Hut 8 Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
US-based Hut 8 Corp. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, marking a net income of $331.4 million on revenues of $162.4 million. The company has optimized its operations and secured a 12,300 megawatt development pipeline, with 2,800 megawatts under exclusivity as of December 31, 2024. They successfully reduced energy costs per megawatt-hour by 30% compared to the previous year’s fourth quarter, demonstrating a commitment to improving operational efficiency in energy-intensive industries.