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AI-driven market highs persist amid concentration and risk

276 clusters · 854 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: S&P 500 earnings projected to rise 30% driven by AI leaders

The AI-driven market rally has reached historic milestones, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq achieving record highs. While strong corporate earnings provide a fundamental buffer—with S&P 500 companies reporting a roughly 50 p

Google and Voltus virtual power plant development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Google expands Voltus agreement to build 1GW virtual power plant

Google has expanded its agreement with energy technology company Voltus to develop a virtual power plant (VPP) within the PJM Interconnection grid in the United States. The project aims to provide up to 1,070 megawatts o

US nuclear energy deals for technology companies

11 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: US nuclear plants undergo restarts and upgrades to meet AI demand

Constellation Energy and Vistra are competing for long-term nuclear power contracts to supply major technology companies, such as Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon, who require reliable electricity for data center operations.

AI infrastructure expansion faces capacity and social limits

78 clusters · 412 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: India's data center growth driven by energy and infrastructure needs

The global race for data center infrastructure, fueled by artificial intelligence, continues to strain energy, water, and resource availability. While the United States hosts approximately 40% of the world’s data centers

Google clean energy procurement initiatives

2 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: American Electric Power to invest $4 billion in Wyoming fuel cell project for Google

Google has entered into significant long-term energy agreements to support the electricity demands of its data centers and artificial intelligence operations. In early October 2026, Google signed a $4.3 billion deal wit

PJM Interconnection governance and grid stability

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: US Department of Energy declares power grid emergency in 13 states

Governors from states served by PJM Interconnection, the largest regional transmission organization in the United States, recently met in Chicago to discuss governance and control over the power grid. The summit aimed to

US and global data center expansion meets growing backlash

80 clusters · 409 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Pennsylvania candidates debate data center regulation and affordability

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

EPA finalizes repeal of power plant carbon standards

10 clusters · 131 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: EPA rolls back climate and pollution regulations in the US

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the repeal of most of the Biden administration’s 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards for greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. Administrat

U.S. federal nuclear energy capacity initiatives

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: U.S. Department of Energy offers $4.2B for nuclear plant upgrades

The U.S. Department of Energy is providing significant financing to bolster domestic nuclear energy capacity to meet rising electricity demands. In September 2026, the Department finalized a $1.9 billion loan to restart

Global AI infrastructure environmental and energy impacts

118 clusters · 482 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Google backs Arctic hydrogen-based steel mill in Sweden

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