Balancing Growth and Sustainability: Power Challenges for Data Centers in the Age of AI

Credit to Author: Dave Sterlace| Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:22:40 +0000

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how industries operate, and data centers have become the nerve center of this transformation. From streaming services to real-time collaboration tools, the […]

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Texas Mandates Cryptomining Registration, Power Demand Reporting, to Bolster Grid Reliability

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:09:36 +0000

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has adopted a rule for reliability purposes requiring cryptocurrency mining facilities in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region to register with […]

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Microsoft Announces $1 Billion Investment in Ohio Data Centers as Officials Ponder Power Demands

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:19:30 +0000

Tech giant Microsoft announced an initial investment of $1 billion to support three new data centers in Licking County, Ohio. The company on Oct. 28 confirmed construction of campuses in […]

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Digital Transformation: Fueling Solutions for Today’s Energy and Utilities’ Challenges

Credit to Author: Chris Lloyd| Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:45:45 +0000

Energy and utilities companies are grappling with unprecedented challenges. With the cost of electricity surging by 28.5% in just five years, the average American now spends nearly $300 a month […]

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PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:55:13 +0000

Prices at PJM Interconnection’s 2025/2026 base residual auction (BRA) spiked to $269.92/MW-day for most resources in the wholesale power market, pointing to a tightening supply-demand balance that could have significant […]

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Clearing price results in PJM’s Base Residual Auction (BRA) from delivery year 2007/2008 to 2024/2025. Courtesy: PJM

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The Clean Energy Balancing Act

Credit to Author: Arshad Mansoor| Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:35:01 +0000

Energy is the lifeblood of our economy. It powers our phones, homes, offices, and transportation. As our energy consumption has evolved, so too has our electricity system to adapt to […]

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