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Recent Washington data center news

• 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.