Data Centers is a topic tracked in our intelligence system with 5 linked articles.
FERC approved Duke Energy Carolinas' large-load transmission rules despite cost-shift objections, with Commissioner David Rosner calling the new protections "meaningful, if imperfect" and warning that consumer protections remain inadequate nationwide and that FERC may need to take further action.
Ofgem proposes steep deposits and pre-commitment requirements to prune the UK data-center queue, aiming to curb phantom projects but risking higher costs and potential relocation of AI compute capacity if reforms overstep.
WIRED highlights a growing political and regulatory backlash to data centers ahead of the 2026 midterms and promotes a WIRED livestream AMA with panelists to discuss infrastructure, climate, and AI policy.
VCs spotlight 19 European startups aimed at making AI compute more efficient amid rising demand, but the excerpt lacks concrete company names and measurable financial data.
Spain proposes data-center rules requiring 80% renewable electricity with hourly matching, applying to facilities 1 MW and up, plus grid access, water efficiency, and EU data sovereignty.
Virginia data centers lost over 3 GW of demand, highlighting that grid reliability policy must address operational behavior, not just costs.
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