A utility mega-merger is all about data centers
NextEra’s deal with Dominion means the largest electricity company stands to benefit more from AI growth.
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Florida has a new law regulating AI data centers
The law requires AI data centers to pay for their own utilities but doesn’t ban disclosure agreements.
Power outages can threaten the lives of medical device users – knowing who is most at risk will help cities respond
As climate change makes blackouts longer and more frequent, states and cities must increasingly provide help.
Fossil fuels are fading
Ninety percent of the new utility generating capacity in the U.S. last year came from solar and wind.
Legislation aims to protect Floridians from data center costs, but will it?
As the bill heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis, experts seek more specifics on how it will be implemented.
Florida Senate half-heartedly agrees to final OK for weakened data center bill
The approved version would allow state agencies to sign non-disclosure agreements with companies.
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
A lack of investment over time and delays in investments made have led to an enormous scale of needed work.
Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
State utility regulators decide who pays what share of the costs associated with data center operations.
Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten power grid
As supply-chain bottlenecks take years to clear, US electricity demand is surging from data centers and other sources.
Research shows threat to Florida’s drinking water
A new analysis from Food & Water Watch reveals that Florida’s water systems are at risk of flood-related disruptions