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Latest data center news, projects, power and policy across West Virginia — updated daily.
Recent West Virginia data center news
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MHI Group Presents "Best Innovation 2024" Awards for Products and Activities that Contribute to Solving Social Issues
Japan-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) awarded its “Best Innovation 2024” awards to 21 products and technologies aimed at reducing environmental impact. Notable innovations include a retrofitting service for gas turbines to enable hydrogen mixed combustion, and the development of large-capacity centrifugal chillers utilizing refrigerants with an extremely low environmental impact. Projects like high-efficiency biomass power plants and CO2 capturing ammonia production plants in Bangladesh further contribute to a sustainable society, targeting a reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 2 million tons annually across these initiatives.
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Climate Change Solutions - October 8, 2024
EESI updates emissions reduction methods, promotes COP29 events, and seeks new hires in communications.
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Wired for Resilience: Optimizing Data Center Energy Demand for an Efficient U.S. Electric Grid
Data centers increase U.S. energy demands; permitting reform could integrate renewable sources, reducing emissions.
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AEP data center and other commercial sales soar 12.4% in Q2
AEP’s Q2 commercial sales rose 12.4%, driven by data center demand. The company expects substantial growth, especially in Ohio and Texas. AEP purchased the 795-MW Green Country power plant in Oklahoma and plans to add 20.2 GW by 2033. Earnings dropped to $340.3 million, although operating earnings improved.
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Bipartisan Senate bill proposes $12B for DOE’s AI work to spur energy breakthroughs, other advances
A bipartisan Senate bill proposes $12B for DOE’s AI initiative FASST to improve energy solutions. DOE aims to utilize AI to enhance energy technologies and national security. Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Lisa Murkowski introduced the bill, emphasizing the importance of leveraging existing infrastructure for AI advancements.
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AEP faces 15 GW of new load, driven by Amazon, Google, other data centers: interim CEO Fowke
AEP anticipates 15 GW of new load from data centers like Amazon Web Services and Google, reflecting a growing demand for electricity. Interim CEO Fowke suggests developing new tariffs to support this growth. AEP plans significant capital investments to enhance grid resiliency and manage the anticipated load growth, which could necessitate additional generation and transmission.
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FirstEnergy may ‘put a little money on the table’ to help end HB 6 bribery litigation: CEO
FirstEnergy CEO Tierney discusses growth potential in states like Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, emphasizing data center expansion. The company’s proactive capital spending approach, supported by the sale of a stake to Brookfield for $3.5 billion, aims to enhance reliability and customer experience. Regulatory wins drive positive outcomes.
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States shouldn’t have to pay for transmission driven by other states’ policies: FERC’s Christie
Mark Christie, a FERC commissioner, opposes making states pay for transmission projects supporting other states’ energy policies. He highlights unfairness and potential litigation risks, urging voluntary consent for costs. NextEra Energy Transmission’s Mid-Atlantic Resiliency Link project and Talen Energy’s Brandon Shores plant retirement are linked to state policies and face cost allocation challenges.
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FirstEnergy increases 5-year spending plan 44%, to $26B, drops 2030 carbon goal
FirstEnergy plans to increase its 5-year spending plan by 44% to $26 billion. The company will focus on improving its distribution system, including grid modernization and investments in clean energy technologies. However, FirstEnergy has dropped its goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 30% below 2019 levels by 2030. The company still aims to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050. FirstEnergy’s fourth-quarter income from continuing operations improved significantly compared to the previous year.
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Tracking electricity consumption from U.S. cryptocurrency mining operations