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AI boom sparks energy showdown in South Carolina – data centers face power premium

In sum – what to know AI power panic – South Carolina’s Santee Cooper hikes rates on mega users (50MW+), amid wider fears that surging AI energy demand could burden ordinary customers with 70% higher bills. AI gold rush – Google, Meta, and others are …

DoD Taps 8 Nuclear SMR Vendors in Push to Deploy On-Site Microreactors: Data Center Energy Implications

Implications for the U.S. Data Center Industry: A Strategic Realignment Around Energy Resilience and Public-Private Innovation The Department of Defense’s ANPI initiative, spearheaded by the Defense Innovation Unit, signals far more than a military …

Deal to bring massive Amazon data center to the Slate Belt never powered up

Amazon Web Services won’t be coming to the proposed 800-acre River Pointe Logistics Center in Upper Mount Bethel Township. For the last several months, rumors and speculation surrounded the possibility of a huge data center being installed at the River …

Schneider Electric sees double digit data center growth, scores ByteDance as a customer

Power technology firm Schneider Electric reported continued revenue growth for the sector, although shares slid on a broader earnings miss. Demand from data centers remained strong around the world, but project delays in Western Europe impacted revenue in …

Richland Parish Data Center holds vendor meeting

Sify opens second Chennai data center campus in Tamil Nadu, India

Sify Technologies has launched the first phase of a data center campus outside Chennai, India. Located in Sipcot IT Park, Siruseri, the Chennai 02 campus is south of Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. The Siruseri campus is expected to consist of …

Kentucky welcoming a data center boom. But what are the environmental costs?

Kentucky is anticipating a surge in data centers, bringing a spike in energy demand. Given the state's fossil fuel reliance, advocates are worried a data center boom would pose a setback to decarbonization goals. There are other environmental concerns …

Microgrid Legislation Aims to Lure Data Center Developers to West Virginia

West Virginia is gearing up to capture a big part of the booming data center market with new legislation that would allow developers to create independent microgrids to power their data centers. The Power Generation and Consumption Act, which is now on Gov …

xMEMS extends micro cooling fan-on-a-chip tech to AI data centers

xMEMS Labs, a pioneer of monolithic MEMS-based chips, announced that its innovative µCooling fan-on-a-chip platform will be expanded to AI data centers. These micro fans are all-silicon devices which are made from the company’s Micro Electromechanical …

Microchip expands connectivity, storage and compute portfolios to meet the growing demands of AI data centre ...

Company delivers an innovative, secure and scalable ecosystem to support modern servers Rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming data centers, creating an unprecedented demand for high-performance, secure, reliable and innovative …

Porterdale approves new zoning overlay that would allow data centers

PORTERDALE, Ga. — The city of Porterdale voted in favor of establishing a new zoning overlay that sets the scene for the development of data centers within city limits. On Thursday night, the city held the second of two public hearings that are required …

Bryan City Council Special Meeting Results In Action Involving Midtown Park And The RELLIS Campus Data Center

Photo from the city of Bryan of the city council (L-R) single member district (SMD) 1 councilman Paul Torres, SMD 2 councilman Ray Arrington, SMD 3 councilman Jared Salvato, mayor Bobby Gutierrez, SMD 4 councilman James Edge, SMD 5 councilwoman Marca Ewers …

Ivy Tech training students at Amazon Data Center

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Ivy Tech is celebrating Ivy Impact this week. One of the highlights from Ivy Impact is that students have been given opportunities to prepare them in careers in technology. Data centers are coming to the Michiana area with Amazon, …

Aggreko Expands Data Center Testing Solutions in North America with 500 kW Liquid-Cooled Load Bank

HOUSTON, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aggreko, a global leader in energy solutions, announces its new 500 kW liquid-cooled resistive load bank, purpose-built for liquid-to-liquid data center commissioning and testing for North American customers. The …

Every second counts: Unlocking the power of aspirating smoke detection in data centers

With the AI surge driving rapid development of new data centers across the globe, many data center owners and operators are seeking innovative solutions to help them maintain safe, efficient, and profitable operations. A critical part of keeping data …

If cars are now computers, why are data centers still buildings?

Data centers should be seen as the next logical units of compute, as IT and facilities infrastructure become more closely coupled driven by the demands of AI workloads We’ve grown accustomed to calling things “computers” that, until recently, were just …

Brent Bobsein, CNX VP to Discuss Importance of Natural Gas to AI Data Centers in the Appalachian Basin

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Huge growth in data center construction – and the jaw-dropping amount of power each center requires – bodes well for the natural gas industry and the Appalachian Basin …

Survey: Growing ‘time to power’ challenge for data centers

By SB Staff April 29, 2025 A new survey of data center executives shows a growing “time to power” challenge that’s leading the industry to look to alternative solutions to grid power. Conducted in January-Feburary 2025, the survey of 149 U.S. and Canadian …

Dallas developer buys 5,200 acres with plan for data centers, thousands of homes

One of the largest potential development tracts south of Dallas has sold. Dallas-based developer Cawley Partners closed on the 5,200-acre South Creek Ranch property Friday. The land, near Ferris, is in Dallas and Ellis counties, about 20 miles south of …

USHBC Applauds Final Passage of TAKE IT DOWN Act

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly celebrates the passage of the TAKE IT DOWN Act (S.146/H.R.633) in the U.S. House of Representatives. With …

Government Technology Names Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2025

Annual awards program honors visionary public-sector technology leaders SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Government Technology magazine today announced its 2025 Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers. Now in its 24th year, …

Doctors Against Genocide Press Conference to Bring Dire Message to Capitol Hill: BREAD NOT BOMBS

WASHINGTON (DC), DC, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the international group Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) will visit the U.S. Congress today to advocate for an immediate end to the unprecedented and accelerating …

National CACFP Association Endorses Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen CACFP

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) has endorsed two bicameral bills in Congress that aim to strengthen and modernize the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a USDA …

Senate Passes Historic Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant victory for correctional officer safety, the U.S. Senate has passed the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act (S.307), marking a decisive step forward in protecting …

Vietnam Vets Ask President Trump to Open Classified Files of the Vietnam War for Surviving Vets and Vietnamese Americans

Without Automatic Downgrading, our History will be buried forever. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- April 30 is the 50th Anniversary of Black April (The Fall of Saigon) which warrants President Donald J. Trump to …

Statement from USHBC President & CEO Javier Palomarez on the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, Javier Palomarez, President and CEO of the United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC), issued the …

Tampa Florida's Krewe of Europa Teaming up with Stop Soldier Suicide for major fundraiser

Helping those who gave all TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tampa Florida based Krewe of Europa is teaming up with Stop Soldier Suicide for the Bay Area Brave event. SSS is the only national nonprofit focused …

Braver Angels to Host Debate in Dearborn on Class Politics and Political Realignment

DEARBORN, MI, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Metro Detroit, the heartbeat of American industry, is the perfect backdrop for a conversation about who truly represents the working class. On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM …

Lawmakers Kickoff Cannabis Unity Week as Advocates Return to Capitol Hill to Call for Federal Cannabis Reform

The Cannabis Unity Coalition Hosts Multi-Day Activism Event that Includes a Press Conference, Lobby Day, and White House Rally to Free Those Still Incarcerated WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Download Photos + …

Pose for the Rose: A Global Call for Peace and Healing

Earth Day, final message from Pope Francis, and anniversary of the Fall of Saigon inspire initiative to plant hope, not landmines. COBB, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roots of Peace Founder and World Food Prize Laureate …

Pennsylvania Dental Association honors Rep. Greg Scott

HARRISBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 26, the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) presented Rep. Greg Scott with the Kay F. Thompson Outstanding Legislator Award during its annual business meeting at the …

Former Prime Minister’s Adviser Highlights the Power of Journalists in Policy Change

LONDON, GREAT LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beatrice Timpson, a former Special Adviser to the Prime Minister and multiple Secretaries of State, shares unique insights into the often-underestimated influence of …

CCHF Calls on President Trump to Withdraw May 7 REAL ID Enforcement Deadline

Citizens' Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) Sends Letter Urging Rescission of Federal REAL ID Rules ST. PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the May 7th REAL ID deadline looming, Citizens’ Council for Health …

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Unite to Rally Support for Israel and Jewish People in Congress

300 Pastors, Rabbis, and Faith Leaders Unite to Rally Support for Israel and Jewish People in Congress from Monday, May 5, through Wednesday, May 7, 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Three hundred …

Adam D’Angelo to lead Acuity’s Technology Solutions Group

Technology leader D’Angelo joins government IT consulting firm Acuity as Vice President of Technology Solutions RESTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acuity, Inc. today announced technology leader Adam D’Angelo has …

Center for Public Sector AI Launches AI 50 to Recognize Top State and Local Government Innovators

New annual list celebrates leaders and organizations using AI to deliver smarter, more impactful public services SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Center for Public Sector AI (CPSAI), a division of e. …

Rhode Island Man Pleads Guilty to Cockfighting Charges

Onill Vazquez Lozada of Providence, Rhode Island, pleaded guilty today to two counts of possessing, sponsoring, and exhibiting birds in an animal fighting venture in violation of the Animal Welfare Act. As part of his plea, Lozada admitted that on April 27 …

San Jose Engineer Pleads Guilty to Bombings of PG&E Transformers, Causing Property Damage and Widespread Power Outages

Peter Karasev, 38, a U.S. citizen residing in San Jose, pleaded guilty in the Northern District of California today to federal charges related to two separate bombings of PG&E electrical transformers in late 2022 and early 2023. Karasev was indicted on …

California Man Pleads Guilty to Operating an Illegal Gambling Business, Tax Evasion, and Money Laundering

A California man pleaded guilty today to operating an illegal gambling business, tax evasion, and money laundering. According to court documents and statements made in court, Christopher Scott King, of Santa Monica, California, operated an illegal …