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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Texas — updated daily.
Recent Texas data center news
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Commercial electricity demand grew fastest in states with rapid computing facility growth
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Data center, AI load growth could threaten grid reliability: Conference Board
Data center and AI energy consumption are projected to soar, potentially straining grid reliability. Companies like Accelsius offer innovative direct-to-chip cooling systems to boost efficiency. Concerns arise over the impact on net-zero goals and utilities’ ability to meet demands, with some exploring collaborations, such as Public Service Enterprise Group’s talks with data centers for nuclear power.
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Constellation, Vistra and PSEG could be next to ink nuclear-data center supply deals: S&P
S&P suggests Constellation Energy, PSEG Power, and Vistra are potential candidates for nuclear-data center supply deals due to rising data center electricity demand. Talen Energy’s agreement with Amazon Web Services sets a precedent. PSEG is in talks to supply data centers with nuclear power. Concerns arise about fairness and grid impact.
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Constellation, Vistra and PSEG could be next to ink nuclear-data center supply deals: S&P
Data centers could boost U.S. electricity demand, benefiting nuclear operators like Constellation Energy Group, PSEG Power, and Vistra. S&P predicts 35 GW load growth by 2030, with a 9% share from data centers. Talen Energy’s deal with Amazon is seen as a model. Public Service Enterprise Group eyes supplying Hope Creek and Salem plants to data centers.
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How can more companies use 24/7 clean energy? Hourly matching is ‘not the hard part,’ analysts say
Gridmatic helped a Houston data center match 80% of its energy consumption with zero-carbon sources hourly. Google aims for 24/7 clean energy, achieving 64%. Constellation Energy offers 24/7 clean energy to select customers. Challenges include lack of specific emissions data and insufficient round-the-clock clean energy. Companies like WattCarbon are working on solutions.
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How can more companies use 24/7 clean energy? Hourly ‘matching is not the hard part,’ analysts say
Companies like Gridmatic and Constellation Energy are working towards achieving 24/7 clean energy goals, following Google’s lead. Challenges include lack of granular emissions data and round-the-clock clean energy availability. Efforts require more dispatchable carbon-free power and standardized emissions data. Marketplaces like WattCarbon aim to provide time- and location-specific renewable energy certificates.
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Entergy proposes gas-fired power plants in Southeast Texas totaling 1.2 GW, continuing state’s gas boom
Entergy Texas plans to build 1.2 GW gas-fired power plants in Southeast Texas to meet growing energy demands, investing over $2 billion. Projects aim to enhance power generation capacity, benefit the region economically, and support sustainable energy solutions. Sempra Infrastructure’s LNG terminal project and Entergy’s initiatives towards low-carbon solutions are highlighted.
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US data center electricity demand could double by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence: EPRI
US data center electricity demand could double by 2030, reaching 9% of the nation’s electricity generation, driven by artificial intelligence, per the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). EPRI’s study highlights AI’s increased computing power consumption, with OpenAI’s ChatGPT using 2.9 Wh compared to traditional search’s 0.3 Wh. Virginia and Texas lead U.S. data center load among 15 states. EPRI calls for collaboration for sustainable energy to meet AI’s needs.
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US data center electricity demand could double by 2030, driven by artificial intelligence: EPRI
US data center electricity demand is predicted to double by 2030, reaching 9% of nationwide consumption. Growth is AI-fueled, notably AI searches consuming 10 times more power than traditional internet searches. EPRI’s report highlights the impact, mentioning companies like Google and OpenAI, and the need for collaboration in managing this surge.
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US HVAC leaders see Q1 sales growth, production hurdles
Major U.S. HVAC manufacturers, including Johnson Controls, Carrier, Lennox, and Trane Technologies, are experiencing challenges and growth opportunities. Johnson Controls is exploring the sale of its HVAC assets, attracting interest from firms like Robert Bosch GmbH. Carrier and Lennox saw mixed Q1 results, while Trane Technologies reported robust performance, especially in commercial HVAC.