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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across Utah — updated daily.
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Recent Utah data center news
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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.
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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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Texas-sized nuclear plans grow with news from Natura and Last Energy
In February 2025, Texas witnessed significant developments in nuclear energy. Governor Greg Abbott announced a commitment to a nuclear power renaissance. Companies like Natura Resources and Last Energy unveiled plans to build advanced nuclear reactors, including molten salt reactors in collaboration with Texas A&M University and the Texas Produced Water Consortium. Natura aims to create 100-MWe reactors designed to aid water desalination operations in the Permian Basin, while Last Energy proposed deploying 30 microreactors to power data centers across Texas. Regulatory engagement plans have already been submitted to streamline these efforts.
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Last Energy Secures Texas Site for 30-Microreactor Deployment to Power Data Centers
US-based Last Energy has announced the construction of 30 microreactors at a site in Haskell County, Texas, to meet the growing energy demands of local data centers. The startup secured a 200-acre site and is moving forward with plans to connect to the grid via the ERCOT. They aim to create a scalable energy solution through pre-arranged long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with industrial clients. With the state witnessing an unprecedented rise in electricity demand, this initiative points towards a significant shift towards advanced nuclear technology in the region.
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T5 plans five gigawatt-scale data center campuses, announces Chicago campus
US-based T5 Data Centers announced the development of multiple gigawatt-scale campuses, starting with a site in Grayslake, Illinois, designed to support 1.2GW across 20 buildings. The first phase of occupancy is set to begin in 2027, marking a key milestone in their vision to meet customer demand with sustainable solutions.
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Multibillion-dollar data center projects to watch
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Solar projects on the horizon for Meta, D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments
US-based D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) and Meta signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for a 250 MW solar facility in Missouri and a 150 MW solar facility in Texas. These projects, expected to be operational before 2027, add to their existing portfolio in Arkansas, Utah, and Virginia. Meta, a top corporate solar user in the U.S., aims to match its electricity usage with 100% clean and renewable energy.
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Torus unveils flywheel, battery energy storage, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions
Torus has unveiled new energy storage solutions including Torus Nova Spin flywheel system and Torus Nova Pulse battery system at the 47G Zero Gravity Summit in Utah.
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Ørsted switches on 1.2 GWh Arizona battery