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Recent Washington data center news

• Nov 8, 2023

  Google taps ‘carbon-intelligent’ computing platform to help maintain grid reliability in power crises

  Google leverages its carbon-intelligent computing platform to maintain grid reliability during power crises in Oregon, Nebraska, and the Southeastern U.S. The technology, developed in 2020, reduces power consumption and responds to local grid events. Other tech companies like Google are also exploring demand response initiatives to optimize energy use at data centers.

• Oct 26, 2023

  Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? It depends on who you ask.

  The construction market in Phoenix, Arizona, is thriving, particularly in data centers and semiconductor fabs. Companies like Intel and Google are investing billions in the area. Challenges include labor shortages and water availability. The industry benefits from stable weather and a business-friendly environment. Future growth is expected, despite some market fluctuations.

• Oct 25, 2023

  Microsoft leans on renewable energy PPAs, energy efficiency in environmental efforts

  Microsoft is progressing toward energy efficiency in data centers with a 1.12 PUE ratio and aims for a PUE of 1. It leverages wind and lithium-ion batteries at its Dublin data center, striving for LEED gold certification in all future centers. Microsoft embarked on a diesel-free initiative by 2030 and uses a 3-megawatt hydrogen fuel cell for backup power. It is updating its Redmond campus with renewable energy sources and all-electric kitchens, while reducing nonrenewable energy sources to 2.6% in 2022. The company also invested in carbon capture, with PPAs for over 13.5 GW of carbon-free energy.

• Oct 25, 2023

  Is Phoenix’s construction market hot? Depends on who you ask.

  Bechtel’s Denis Bacon praises Phoenix’s strong construction market, highlighted by projects like a $600 million Google data center in Mesa and $20 billion semiconductor fabs in Chandler. Stable weather attracts tech firms while low utility costs and business-friendly policies benefit corporations. Concerns include labor shortage and water availability.

• Oct 23, 2023

  Microsoft leans on PPAs, energy efficiency, water recycling in environmental efforts

  Microsoft aims for a power usage effectiveness ratio of 1 in data centers, achieving a PUE of 1.12. It plans for all future data centers to attain LEED gold certification. Commitment to be diesel-free by 2030 with hydrogen fuel cell backup power. Emphasis on efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation at global locations.