White House order targets AI-ready data centers as agencies test geothermal tech to cut grid stress and improve resilience. The post How Geothermal Storage Boosts Data Center Resilience appeared first on GovCIO Media & Research.| GovCIO Media & Research
Custom thermoelectric devices, faster prototypes, and reliable U.S. manufacturing for critical industries. Sheetak Inc., a U.S.-based leader in advanced thermoelectrics, is redefining solid-state cooling and energy management with fully customizable devices and rapid prototyping through its expanded U.S. manufacturing capabilities. […] The post Sheetak Strengthens U.S. Thermoelectric Manufacturing with Custom Solutions and Rapid Prototyping appeared first on Electronics Cooling.| Electronics Cooling
Rosenberg’s new generation of Ecofit G9 EC motors offers an increased power rating of 170 watts, providing a higher-performance, more energy-efficient air movement solution. The new motor is available on 48 models of Ecofit backward-curved fans and forward-curved blowers. They provide improved ventilation […]| Electronics Cooling
Amid rising electric bills, states are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech's energy-hungry data centers. It's not clear that any state has a solution and the actual effect of data centers on electricity bills is difficult to pin down. Some critics question whether states have the spine to take a hard line against tech behemoths like Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta. But more than a dozen states have begun taking steps as da...| Energy Capital
AI is starting to be trusted with high-stakes tasks, including running automated factories and guiding military drones through hostile airspace. But when it comes to managing the data centers that power this AI revolution, human operators are far more cautious. According to a new survey of over 600 data center operators worldwide by Uptime Institute, a data center inspection and rating firm, only 14 percent say they would trust AI systems to change equipment configurations, even if it’s tra...| IEEE Spectrum
There’s been a lot of buzz about the impact of data centers on electricity demand–CUB Illinois Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz recently spoke at length about it on a Chicago radio station. This Q&A attempts to get through the hype and give Illinois consumers some facts. What are data centers? A data center is a facility that houses computer systems used for storing, processing and distributing data. A growing number of these facilities are used to power artificial intelligence. A r...| Citizens Utility Board
A new comprehensive Organizer Guide titled “The Costs of Data Centers To Our Communities- and How to Fight Back” has been published by Kairos and Media Justice. For more on […]| NCEJN
Below you will find a number of resources that have been compiled over a couple of months for our NCEJN newsletter – please consider subscribing to learn more about the state of […]| NCEJN
At 404 Media, Matthew Gault was first to spot a press release from the UK's National Drought Group offering a list of things we can do to save water. The meetin| net.wars
A new report highlights the impact of Trump's anti-renewable policies, with U.S. household energy costs rising 10% since his inauguration. Michigan faces a $1 billion challenge to expand EV chargers, crucial for future demand. In public health, Kent County reports Michigan's first 2025 West Nile virus death.| Planet Detroit
Ypsilanti Township officials say they distrust the university, adopt resolution to relocate the facility. But the proposed new location sits next to the environmentally overburdened West Willow neighborhood.| Planet Detroit
According to Penn State’s Institute of Energy and the Environment, in 2023, artificial intelligence (AI) data centers consumed 4.4% of… The post Data Centers Drive Up Electricity Demand, Causing Concern for Grid Operators appeared first on IER.| IER
To meet rising business demand for AI and multi-cloud scale, Lumen Technologies is enhancing data center and cloud connectivity across its U.S. network. The move will enable the company to deliver up to 400 Gbps ethernet and IP services at more than 70 third-party, “cloud on-ramp ready” data centers across 16 metro markets, the company […] The post Lumen Enhances Data Center Connectivity to Fuel AI Growth appeared first on ChannelVision Magazine.| ChannelVision Magazine
Desperate for ‘free money,’ most of the communities that approve these facilities are outmatched by developers. But these water-guzzling, power-hungry projects have major downsides.| The American Prospect
EPSA’s latest comments to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities highlight how competitive power markets help keep the lights on and energy costs manageable while meeting growing demand and supporting clean energy goals. The post Competitive Markets: A Smarter Path to Keep New Jersey’s Grid Strong and Costs in Check appeared first on EPSA.| EPSA
In a recent webinar, Bala Naidu of Bloom Energy and KC Mares of Megawatt Consulting unpacked the growing gap between what power providers can deliver and what data center developers need.| Bloom Energy
The post Rising U.S. Electricity Bills: Why Your Power Bill May Suddenly Feel Like a Second Mortgage appeared first on Shale Magazine.| Shale Magazine
Ce soir ou demain seront examinés les amendements à l’article 15 du projet de loi « simplification » de la vie économique. La Quadrature du Net, en lien avec le collectif Le Nuage était sous nos pieds et les…| La Quadrature du Net
The data center provider OData has inaugurated a new campus near the colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, its fourth center in Mexico.| Mexico News Daily
Oracle signed a cloud services contract worth $30 billion a year which will start hitting its books in fiscal year 2028, reflecting "skyrocketing" demand.| RCR Wireless News
CoreWeave saw high Q2 revenue growth from massive AI infrastructure demand. But the stock has slid in part due to losses and capex spending.| RCR Wireless News
A range of clean, resilient solutions can help us meet the electrical needs of our growing digital economy while saving Americans money. The post Reality Check: We Have What’s Needed to Reliably Power the Data Center Boom, and It’s Not Coal Plants appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Electricity demand growth is being caused by more than data centers, and rising electricity costs call for system solutions| RMI
Projeto que gastará por ano energia equivalente a 2,2 milhões de brasileiros foi enquadrado como “construção civil”. Motivo é que, sem lei nacional, cada estado decide como fazer o licenciamento. O post Falta de regras faz data center do TikTok no Ceará ter licença ambiental igual a parque de vaquejada apareceu primeiro em Intercept Brasil.| Intercept Brasil
Grupo marchou até a Superintendência de Meio Ambiente do Ceará para exigir consulta prévia e criticar o uso de água. Área onde data center será instalado é território reivindicado pelo povo. O post Indígenas Anacé protestam contra data center do TikTok no Ceará e pedem suspensão do licenciamento ambiental apareceu primeiro em Intercept Brasil.| Intercept Brasil
Learn how Enchanted Rock’s Flex Capacity enhances grid reliability and resilience. Download the white paper to explore flexible energy solutions in depth.| Enchanted Rock
With every refresh of our Market Connectivity Score, we find new stories to tell about the state of interconnectivity.| TeleGeography Blog
Explore data center regulatory compliance and its critical role in modern infrastructure and operations. Stay informed on key policies.| ProSource
As AI data centers multiply across the United States, communities face rising energy demands, pollution, and regulatory gaps. FracTracker’s new National Data Centers Tracker maps existing, proposed, and permitted facilities nationwide. The post Tracking Data Centers: Energy Demand, Pollution, and Public Impact appeared first on FracTracker Alliance.| FracTracker Alliance
Following the White House’s issuance of a broader AI Action Plan, a new executive order seeks to streamline regulatory burdens and utilize federal resources to encourage the development of data centers supporting AI.| Energy Capital
Armada has raised $131 million in a new round of funding. The startup builds portable AI data centers; basically shipping containers packed with servers. Armada said in its Founders’ Blog that “the capital will accelerate the rollout of new product lines and strengthen our core platform.” Big names joined this funding round. Pinegrove Capital Partners, ... Read more The post Armada raises $131 million in funding for portable AI data centers appeared first on Market Business News.| Market Business News
Tucker County residents fought for details of a data center campus planned in their community. Lawmakers made sure they couldn’t do anything about it. Locals fought for details about a planned data center complex. Lawmakers took away their power to do anything about it. appeared first on Mountain State Spotlight, West Virginia's civic newsroom.| Mountain State Spotlight
A expansão silenciosa das infraestruturas digitais transforma territórios periféricos em zonas de sacrifício, reorganiza o trabalho e consolida uma nova lógica de dependência e dominação transnacional O post Como data centers repetem a lógica colonial digital no Brasil apareceu primeiro em Intercept Brasil.| Intercept Brasil
Quanto tempo sua cidade leva para consumir a energia que o data center do TikTok no Ceará consumirá? Você vai se surpreender. O post Descubra quem gasta mais energia: o data center do TikTok ou a sua cidade apareceu primeiro em Intercept Brasil.| Intercept Brasil
In the face of rapid digitalisation, CPQ solutions bring simplicity, efficiency and innovation to organizations, creating an endless stream of benefits.| blog.cloudsense.com
Is your facility prepared for a power outage? Discover the critical aspects of data center backup power readiness to avoid costly downtime.| ProSource
Explore scalable data center solutions to support your organization's growth and future-proof your infrastructure effectively.| ProSource
Ensure operational reliability with data center cleaning. A clean environment prevents costly equipment failures.| ProSource
Gov. Patrick Morrisey and lawmakers want to bring data center developments to West Virginia. So, what does that mean for the state?| Mountain State Spotlight
Aging data centers face mounting pressures to evolve as 55 percent of facilities are over a decade old. Strategic upgrades can unlock new levels of reliability, scalability, and energy efficiency.| Area Development
In today’s technological landscape, the demand for high performance computing continues to soar, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and complex simulations. As processors become more powerful, there has been a rise in the power draw of the […] The post Direct Liquid Cooling for High-Compute Servers appeared first on Electronics Cooling.| Electronics Cooling
By Navid Kazem, Lieven Vervecken, and Claire Wemp The SEMI-THERM 41 Symposium was held March 10-13, 2025 at the Double Tree Hotel in San Jose, CA. Program organization was led by General Chair Lieven Vervecken (Diabatix), Program Chair Dr. Navid […] The post Summary of SEMI-THERM 41 Conference appeared first on Electronics Cooling.| Electronics Cooling
Kuala Lumpur based businesses benefit from hosting their applications on OpenMetal's dedicated servers and cloud infrastructure located in Singapore.| OpenMetal IaaS
Check over these 9 common signs you need CPQ to see whether Configure Price Quote software is the right fit for your business.| blog.cloudsense.com
Bangkok based businesses benefit from hosting their applications on OpenMetal's dedicated servers and cloud infrastructure located in Singapore.| OpenMetal IaaS
Ensure your data center's reliability with essential data center maintenance tips. Optimize cooling and prevent outages this summer.| ProSource
There has been a lively debate on Computer Architecture Today about whether we should focus our attention on computing’s embodied carbon or operational carbon. In recent years, there has also been a lot of concern about the growth of AI and its impact on both energy consumption and the environment. So, careful carbon accounting is […]| SIGARCH
Alloy Enterprises, a manufacturing company revolutionizing data center cooling with its novel Stack Forging™ process, today introduced a new copper direct liquid cooling (DLC) solution. As chip power densities and thermal design power rise—pushing AI server rack power densities beyond […] The post Alloy Enterprises Unveils Copper Direct Liquid Cooling, Slashing AI Data Center Energy Use and Eliminating the Need for HVAC appeared first on Electronics Cooling.| Electronics Cooling
Adding to its innovative ‘ApX Series’ range of cooling infrastructure for hyperscale and edge data centres, LFB Group has launched its brand new Fan Wall Unit (FWU) – a high-performance, modular solution built to meet the fast-evolving demands of modern […] The post Data Centre Solutions Division From LFB Group Launches Lennox Branded Fan Wall appeared first on Electronics Cooling.| Electronics Cooling
Talen Energy has restructured and significantly expanded its nuclear energy agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), finalizing a 17-year, $18 billion| POWER Magazine
How outdated and overextended is U.S. power infrastructure, and can it handle surging electrification and data center growth? POWER’s in-depth feature investigates.| POWER Magazine
Meta’s deal with Constellation is a full circle moment for an Illinois nuclear plant.| Heatmap News
Multiple groups are working to keep Amazon, Google, and Microsoft from doubling the number of centers in the country, fearing environmental devastation.| Rest of World
President Javier Milei’s plan includes a new type of nuclear reactor and even a so-called Nuclear City in Patagonia, but critics question its feasibility.| Rest of World
Here are 13 key data center terms—and what they mean.| blog.telegeography.com
New report highlights how traditional ways of setting rates don’t fit Big Tech’s massive, immediate demand for more electricity| Floodlight
Increasing adoption of cloud computing gave rise to the development of data centers, but the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the| POWER Magazine
(The Center Square) — The recently announced Meta datacenter has been hailed by Louisiana’s leaders as a “game changer.” The project promises a great deal in the way of jobs, investments in infrastructure, clean energy and assurances that the project will not worsen rates for Louisiana residents. The rapid rise of data centers — 23 states […]| The Hayride
Gérer la congestion et l'équilibrage de charge pour assurer un bon déploiement de l'IA relève du tour de force pour certaines entreprises....-IA générative| www.usine-digitale.fr
The exploding demand for energy to power hyperscaler data centers is leading to consideration of co-locating new generation (nuclear or otherwise) and data centers. As we explained in Part 1 of this blog, co-location is attractive to hyperscalers because of its potential to provide those data centers with contractually committed energy supplies, delivered over dedicated... Continue Reading…| Inside Energy & Environment
During his first week in office, President Trump issued Executive Orders on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, Declaring a National Energy Emergency, and Unleashing American Energy. On February 14, he issued another Executive Order, Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council. He has also announced plans by a joint venture of Open AI,... Continue Reading…| Inside Energy & Environment
Introducing the 2025 State of the Network Report—our eighth annual check-in on all things telecom.| blog.telegeography.com
Chinese AI tech DeepSeek is forcing a second look at proposals to build a record number of new fossil fuel power plants| Floodlight
Choosing between a physical data center and a virtual data center is a critical decision for many businesses evaluating their IT strategy. This dilemma arises| Stackscale
The debate over just how much power will be needed to support the artificial intelligence (AI) industry became heated when a Chinese company said it has a| POWER Magazine
On January 14, 2025, the Biden Administration issued an Executive Order on “Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure” (the “EO”), with the goals of preserving U.S. economic competitiveness and access to powerful AI models, preventing U.S. dependence on foreign infrastructure, and promoting U.S. clean energy production to power the development and operation of... Continue Reading…| Inside Energy & Environment
Competitive generation giant Constellation has agreed to acquire Calpine Corp. in a $16.4 billion deal that is set to create the largest producer of clean| POWER Magazine
Entergy proposes a new $3.2 billion natural gas plant to run a ‘game changing’ data center in northeast Louisiana; critics question the move| Floodlight
US energy use has been flat. But new industries are forcing a boost in utility forecasts for demand, potentially harming efforts to cut emissions.| Floodlight
The ability to maintain a continuously operational environment is essential for ensuring business continuity and minimizing costly service interruptions.| Stackscale
As data centers launch into space, defense leaders should act now to protect national security and maintain strategic advantage.| Government Technology Insider
The centers, which are being rapidly built in the West, are becoming an “emerging risk” to grid reliability in the region, experts say.| Washington State Standard
Rjc (or sometimes ThetaJC, θjc, Rth_jc), the so-called ‘junction to case’ thermal resistance, is a thermal metric that enables comparison of the thermal performance of packaged semiconductor devices from differing suppliers. The JEDEC standard JESD51-14 [1] documents a method for […]| Electronics Cooling
Sustainability forms the heart of Southeast Asia’s political, corporate and societal agenda for the next decade. To fully achieve that requires an effective technology infrastructure.| INDVSTRVS
Lance Dumigan Fabrisonic, LLC Mark Norfolk Fabrisonic, LLC Practical Knowledge Gained “The performance of DTC cold plates can be enhanced by a new method of fabrication called Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM). Building DTC cold plates with UAM could enhance […]| Electronics Cooling
Improving energy efficiency in data centers is essential to maximize the benefits of technology while reducing its impact on the planet.| Stackscale
