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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Utah — updated daily.
Recent Utah data center news
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BZI® to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Nautilus 1, The First Building Within Affiliate BZI Innovation Park, LLC’s 820-Acre Development, and Its First Permanent Tenant, Iron Depot™, on October 3, from 11am-1pm
BZI Innovation Park, LLC announced Nautilus 1 building is ready for global occupancy and will hold a grand opening on October 3, 2025.
Main announcement and event details: Nautilus 1 has received certification of occupancy and will host a grand opening on October 3, 2025, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at 1811 N. Innovation Way, Cedar City, Utah; the building was constructed by VISCO and the 820-acre, rail-served BZI Innovation Park names Iron Depot™ as its first permanent resident. RailSync™, an on-site affiliate rail transload company, has delivered more than 700 railcars since 2023 and removed more than 3,500 inbound semi-truck loads from highways between Salt Lake City and Phoenix over the past two years (shift freight from road to rail).
Background, recruitment and upcoming participation: The park is actively recruiting tenants in construction material manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, e-commerce and distribution, and data centers, and plans to integrate affordable residential housing in the development; BZI will present at the One Utah Summit on October 7, 2025 (Drake Howell presenting on the main stage; CEO James Barlow speaking at the Summit VIP breakfast with Utah Governor Spencer Cox). Contact and tenancy inquiries: contact@bziinnovationpark.com, phone 888.926.8190; corporate inquiries: office@bzi.com, phone 888.509.2280.
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BZI® to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Nautilus 1, The First Building Within Affiliate BZI Innovation Park, LLC’s 820-Acre Development, and Its First Permanent Tenant, Iron Depot™, on October 3, from 11am-1pm
BZI Innovation Park affiliate announces Nautilus 1 building is certified for occupancy and will hold a grand opening on October 3, 2025.
Main announcement & event details: Nautilus 1 is ready for global occupancy and a grand opening will be held Friday, October 3, 2025, 11:00 am–1:00 pm at 1811 N. Innovation Way, Cedar City, Utah; the park is an 820-acre rail-served innovation park and transportation hub and will welcome Iron Depot as its first permanent resident.
- Event sub-details: Date/Time: Oct 3, 2025, 11am–1pm. Location: 1811 N. Innovation Way, Cedar City, UT. Agenda: celebrate Nautilus 1 opening, highlight RailSync performance and park achievements.
Background, performance metrics and future plans: The park is recruiting tenants in construction materials, advanced manufacturing, e-commerce/distribution, and data centers; RailSync (on-site affiliate) has delivered more than 700 railcars since beginning operations in 2023 and removed more than 3,500 inbound semi-truck loads from highways between Salt Lake City and Phoenix over the past two years; BZI will present at the One Utah Summit (Oct 7, 2025, Cedar City) where Drake Howell will speak on the park’s impact and CEO James Barlow will join a VIP breakfast with Utah Governor Spencer Cox. Contact: contact@bziinnovationpark.com, 888.926.8190.
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New Data Center Developments: September 2025
DataCenterKnowledge published a curated roundup of recent global data center project announcements and large power and financing deals.
- Key development summary: The roundup details multiple major projects and deals, including Equinix’s new partnerships with Radiant, ULC-Energy, and Stellaria for next-gen nuclear power and expanded solid-oxide fuel cell use with Bloom Energy; Caterpillar agreed with Joule Capital Partners to provide 4 GW of CHP power for a planned Utah campus (target launch sometime next year); Meta’s Hyperion Louisiana campus is expected to consume up to 5 GW; CoreWeave bought a 102-acre campus for $322 million; Vantage revealed plans to invest over $25 billion in a 1.4 GW / 1,200-acre Texas campus; EdgeConneX and Lambda are developing a 30+ MW dual-city AI data center in Chicago and Atlanta; Oracle / Elea / Rio de Janeiro target 1.5 GW by 2027 (expandable to 3.2 GW by 2032) for ‘Rio AI City’.
- Background and technical/financial details: The article frames projects against record-breaking demand and grid limitations; it notes energy and cooling approaches such as CHP and captured waste heat, solid-oxide fuel cells, high-voltage battery storage, and CDC Australia’s proposed 200 MW campus with a closed-loop zero-water primary cooling system. It also lists financing and deal figures: QTS announcing a $10 billion campus, STACK investing $1.66 billion in Johor, NEXTDC adding A$3.5 billion new debt within A$6.4 billion total facilities, and Keppel raising $4.9 billion this year toward a $150 billion funds target by 2030.
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The AI infrastructure race hits a political reality check
The article discusses the growing demand for energy due to the rise of AI-driven data centers in the United States. Entergy has initiated a $10 billion deal to provide power for a new Meta AI data center in Louisiana, despite facing backlash from environmental groups. Communities are questioning the sustainability of such projects as they demand significant land, water, and electricity, leading to concerns about environmental impact. The piece also highlights the tension between tech firms and local utilities regarding energy consumption and infrastructure adequacy.
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AI data center boom could boost renewables — with the right drivers in place
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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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Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Public Utility Commission Sets Hearing on AI Data Centers’ Impacts on Electricity
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a hearing on April 24, 2025, to evaluate the impact of AI data centers on the state’s electricity infrastructure and economy. PUC Chairperson Stephen DeFrank emphasized the need to protect consumers while facilitating economic growth and technological advancement. The commission will investigate two major data center projects: Constellation Energy’s $1.6 billion restart of its nuclear power plant at Three Mile Island to provide carbon-free electricity for Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services’ $650 million data center purchase near a nuclear plant that will consume energy equivalent to 900,000 homes.
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Consumer Watchdog Calls On CA Senators To Pledge to Leave Public Office If Their Vote For Pathways Western Grid Leads Trump's FERC To Invalidate Clean Energy Laws
Consumer Watchdog has warned California State Senators about SB 540, a proposal that could override key environmental laws including the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS). Jamie Court, the President of Consumer Watchdog, highlighted that approval of this bill could lead to the invalidation of California’s clean energy goals, and he urged Senators to resign if that happens. He expressed concerns about the management of California’s energy market potentially falling into the hands of coal interests due to the governance change proposed in SB 540. Court pointed out that the bill risks placing California’s environmental laws under the authority of Trump’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which could undermine the state’s existing renewable energy policies.