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New Jersey renewable energy and grid modernization

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: New Jersey legalizes portable solar generation devices

New Jersey is implementing various initiatives to expand renewable energy capacity and modernize its electric grid. In August 2026, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) awarded 16 projects under its Dual-Use

AI data center expansion faces rising opposition and costs

216 clusters · 867 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Amazon and Alphabet increase capital spending for AI and cloud infrastructure

In late August 2026, opposition to AI data center expansion intensified across diverse American landscapes. In Northern Virginia, residents in Sterling reported significant disruptions, including industrial noise, bright

US and global data center expansion meets growing backlash

74 clusters · 401 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Pennsylvania data center growth sparks political and legal disputes

The AI‑driven data‑center boom continues to clash with local concerns across the United States and globally. Resistance has expanded into rural areas, such as Rural Hall, North Carolina, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado, whe

AI-driven market highs persist amid systemic risk warnings

261 clusters · 827 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Barclays raises S&P 500 year-end target on tech strength

The AI-driven market rally has reached new historic milestones, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving record highs and the Dow Jones Industrial Average crossing 54,000. This momentum is fueled by robust corporate earning

Data centre expansion, energy, labor & market outlook

44 clusters · 198 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Data center expansion faces labor, energy, and safety challenges

Washington state’s 2026 freeze on new data‑centre projects persists as AI‑driven demand pushes U.S. installed capacity toward 118 GW by 2030 and 194 GW by 2035. Global investment is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 202

Global AI infrastructure environmental and energy impacts

113 clusters · 463 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Natural gas capacity surges to power U.S. AI data centers

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is placing unprecedented strain on global electricity grids and water resources. To manage surging electricity demands, industry leaders like Nvidia, Google, and Microsoft a

Delaware energy consumer protection legislation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Delaware enacts laws to protect ratepayers from data center energy costs

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed a legislative package aimed at protecting energy consumers from rising utility costs. The laws specifically target high-capacity energy users, such as hyperscale data centers, to p

Suspected Chinese influence operation on U.S. energy policy

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: X identifies suspected Chinese bot farm targeting U.S. energy policy

X has identified a suspected Chinese bot farm comprising approximately 200,000 inauthentic accounts. A subset of roughly 200 accounts was found to be conducting a coordinated influence operation targeting United States d

Global impacts of extreme heat and climate change

5 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Climate change and heat disrupt food marketing and seasonal consumption

Global reports from the United Nations Environment Programme and the Copernicus Climate Change Service indicate the planet is experiencing its warmest climate in modern human history. Experts warn that extreme heat is be

PJM grid strain, capacity auctions and data center impact

10 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: PJM wholesale power costs surge amid rising data center demand

In July 2026, PJM Interconnection faced extreme grid strain during a heat wave. In Northern Virginia, wholesale electricity prices surged past $2,000/MWh, and a sudden 3 GW loss in the region caused flickering lights and

Virginia data center expansion and energy impacts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Loudoun County expects $1.3B tax windfall from data centers

The rapid expansion of data centers in Virginia is creating a dual economic impact characterized by significant tax revenue gains and rising utility costs. In Loudoun County, approximately 250 data centers operated by ma

Bloom Energy expands AI power supply, posts record Q2

34 clusters · 70 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: LS ELECTRIC to supply $34.26 million in distribution solutions to Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy’s solid‑oxide fuel‑cell business continued its rapid growth in 2026, posting a record second‑quarter revenue of $1.07 billion—a 165% year‑over‑year increase—and raising its full‑year outlook to $3.9–$4.2 bil

Pleasants Power Station bankruptcy dispute

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Pleasants Power Station owners challenge Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

Omnis Pleasants LLC, owner of the 1,278-megawatt Pleasants Power Station in Belmont, West Virginia, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The filing aimed to restructu