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By Kavya Balaraman Oct 8 (Reuters) – Technology companies and utilities are increasingly exploring ways to make power-hungry data centers more flexible in when and how they consume electricity, helping ease the strain on US power grids as AI-driven demand surges. The strategy, called “demand response”, involves data centers temporarily reducing or shifting electricity use …
By Jacob Bogage Energy Department to announce $150 million funding for 223-mile Alaska transmission line, official says Transmission project would serve nearly three-quarters of Alaska’s roughly 735,000 residents, official says Trump administration has highlighted energy announcements amid voter gasoline price concerns ABOARD AIR FORCE TWO, Oct 5 (Reuters) – The US Energy Department will announce …
By Michael Hytha and Dani Burger The Trump administration’s cancellation of climate initiatives and the artificial intelligence boom have combined to create a private investment opportunity for clean energy. Power-hungry data centers are under increasing pressure to secure their own power supplies and are turning to climate-friendly sources, with solar and battery storage accounting for …
Clean Energy Set for Private Investment Surge With AI Build-Out Read More »
By Richard Cowan and Nichola Groom WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) – The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation requiring state utility regulators to consider whether large electricity users, including data centers, should bear the incremental costs of power infrastructure built to serve them and thus ease the burden on households. Senators voted 57-43 to advance …
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By Laila Kearney NEW YORK, Sept 30 (Reuters) – The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed the largest US grid operator, PJM Interconnection, to postpone and revise its “backstop” procurement proposal to ensure that large energy users like data centers cover the costs associated with the process, according to a filing by the regulator. Energy-intensive data …
FERC Asks Grid Operator PJM to Revise Plan to Shield Homes From Data Center Costs Read More »
By Laila Kearney and Sumit Saha Lawmakers say the deal fails FERC’s public-interest standard AES investors and Ohio regulators already cleared parts of deal; closing targeted for 2026 or 2027 NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) – A group of US lawmakers including Senator Elizabeth Warren asked federal energy regulators this week to reject a more …
By Emma Haidar The US Energy Department plans to provide $1.9 billion to help fund 31 grid improvement projects across 26 states as part of a Trump administration’s push to fortify the US power networks. The funding is intended to be used help replace or rebuild more than 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of transmission lines …
US Energy Department Earmarks $1.9 Billion for Grid Projects in 26 States Read More »
By Alastair Marsh Of all the ways in which artificial intelligence might destroy humanity, its carbon footprint is far down the list for some of Wall Street’s most prominent climate experts. Aniket Shah, the Jefferies executive who heads the bank’s strategy on sustainability and the energy transition, says he’s asking the global finance industry not …
BERLIN, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Germany’s cabinet approved a roadmap on Wednesday to phase out coal, oil and gas by 2045, reaffirming a climate strategy focused on electrification despite a minister’s call for more flexibility on cars, heating and carbon pricing. An environment ministry spokesperson said the plan would be presented at the United Nations …
FORGING AHEAD: Germany Maps Out Fossil Fuel Exit, Backing EVs, Heat Pumps Read More »
By Alastair Marsh Of all the ways in which artificial intelligence might destroy humanity, its carbon footprint is far down the list for some of Wall Street’s most prominent climate experts. Aniket Shah, the Jefferies executive who heads the bank’s strategy on sustainability and the energy transition, says he’s asking the global finance industry not …
On Wall Street, Frustration Is Mounting That AI Will Hijack the Climate Debate Read More »
